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98 stories for “2026” · January 2026
Clear filtersThe RBI published its Financial Stability Report on 2 January 2026. The report comes out twice a year with inputs from a sub-committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council. It found India's government debt...
From 1 February 2026, the Centre replaced the GST Compensation Cess on tobacco and pan masala with two new levies. Tobacco products will carry an Additional Excise Duty, and pan masala will carry a Health and National Se...
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of their nuclear installations on 1 January 2026 under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities (signed 31 Dec 1988, in force 27 Jan 1991...
Dong village in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district held the state's first New Year Sunrise Festival in 2026, on the theme 'First to Rise, First to Celebrate'. Dong is India's easternmost village and the first place in th...
In January 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) continued to advance its space capabilities through key mission developments and technological progress. The organisation focused on deploying advanced Earth...
The United Nations has named 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, to highlight healthy grazing lands and sustainable herding. 2026 is also the International Year of the Woman Farmer, which aims to...
On 1 January 2026, Assam became the first state to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission. Former Chief Secretary Subhas Das is the chairman. The commission will review the pay, allowances and pensions of state governme...
In early January 2026, India’s economic outlook reflected cautious optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. Key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation trends, and fiscal deficit projections played a crucial role in...
Overview The National Sports Governance Act, 2026, officially came into force on January 1. This landmark legislation aims to bring transparency and professional management to sports federations across India. Key Provisi...
Overview The Rajasthan government has cleared its dedicated AI-ML Policy 2026, positioning itself as a leader in emerging technologies. This policy provides a specific legal and incentive framework for artificial intelli...
OverviewMarking the third anniversary of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), 100% of Indian goods entering Australia became tariff-free starting January 1, 2026. This strengthens the econ...
OverviewAs of January 1, 2026, the 8th Pay Commission framework officially becomes the reference point for central government salary and pension calculations. This follows the conclusion of the 7th Pay Commission's tenur...
