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Monday26 Jan 2026

National

India Ranks 6th in Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026

India came 6th out of 11 Asian economies in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026, released by Dezan Shira & Associates, an advisory firm based in Hong Kong. The index compares how attractive countries are for manufacturing,...

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Economy

India Governance & Policy Initiatives

Overview In January 2026, India introduced and strengthened several governance and policy initiatives aimed at improving administrative efficiency, digital governance, and public service delivery. The focus remained on t...

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Sunday25 Jan 2026

Economy

Union Cabinet Extends Atal Pension Yojana to FY 2030-31

The Union Cabinet extended the Atal Pension Yojana until 2030-31. The scheme was launched on 9 May 2015 for workers in the unorganised sector, such as labourers, vendors and domestic workers. It guarantees a monthly pens...

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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...

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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

Environment

MoEFCC Amends Forest Conservation Guidelines 2026

The MoEFCC amended forest conservation guidelines under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, allowing non-government participation in restoring degraded forest land and exempting plantation/afforestation...

1 min read
Economy

India Cultural Heritage & Archaeological Discoveries

In January 2026, India strengthened its focus on cultural heritage preservation and archaeological research, with new excavation updates and conservation initiatives across key historical sites. These developments provid...

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Thursday22 Jan 2026

National

ILO Employment and Social Trends Report 2026

The International Labour Organization's Employment and Social Trends Report 2026 projected a 4.9% global unemployment rate (about 186 million people), a global jobs gap of 408 million, and youth unemployment of about 12....

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