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Daily news for TNPSC and other Tamil Nadu exams — short, exam-focused, in Tamil and English.

Sunday25 Jan 2026

Economy

Illam Thedi Kalvi Scheme Reaches 96 Lakh Student Milestone

In late January 2026, the Tamil Nadu State Government officially confirmed a truly historic and monumental operational milestone regarding its massive, globally recognized flagship educational initiative, the 'Illam Thed...

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Saturday24 Jan 2026

Tamil Nadu

Northeast Monsoon Withdraws from Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai confirmed the Northeast monsoon retreated from Tamil Nadu on 19 January 2026; Tamil Nadu recorded a winter rainfall surplus of 25.8 mm since 1 January, with Tiruttani at 15.2 C...

1 min read
International

India and UAE Sign Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement

India and the UAE signed a long-term agreement under which the UAE will supply 0.5 million metric tonnes of LNG per year, making it India's second-largest LNG supplier after Qatar and strengthening energy security.

1 min read
Environment

Brandt's Hedgehog Recorded in India for the First Time

Brandt's hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas) was recorded in India for the first time, in the Rajouri-Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir, confirmed via DNA and morphometric analysis; the species was previously known from Af...

1 min read
Science & Tech

India Education & Skill Development Initiatives

Overview In January 2026, India strengthened its education and skill development ecosystem with a focus on improving learning outcomes, digital access, and employability. The government continued implementing reforms und...

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Friday23 Jan 2026

National

NITI Aayog Report Proposes Convergence of 18 MSME Schemes

A NITI Aayog report analysed 18 central MSME schemes and proposed their convergence via a centralised AI-enabled portal, merged cluster schemes and integrated marketing support; MSMEs contribute around 29-30% of GDP and...

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