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National

Vidarbha Win Maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy Title

The Vidarbha cricket team won their first-ever Vijay Hazare Trophy title, defeating two-time champions Saurashtra in the final of the domestic one-day tournament.

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International

USA Formally Exits the World Health Organization (WHO)

The United States formally left the World Health Organization on 23 January 2026. The exit follows an executive order President Donald Trump signed at the start of his second term. The US still owes about US$260 million...

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Economy

UNEP Releases State of Finance for Nature 2026 Report

UNEP's State of Finance for Nature 2026 report shows that money harming nature far exceeds money protecting it. In 2023, about US$7.3 trillion went to activities that damage nature, against roughly US$220 billion for nat...

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Tables Bill to Create Special Area Development Authority

The Tamil Nadu government introduced a Bill in the Assembly to set up a Special Area Development Authority. It would plan places of historical, ecological, archaeological or tourism value. Mamallapuram and Kanniyakumari...

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Science & Tech

Pixxel-Led Consortium to Build India's First Private Earth Observation Satellite Constellation

A consortium led by Pixxel, with Piersight Space, SatSure and Dhruva Space, will build India's first privately owned Earth-observation satellite constellation with IN-SPACe under a public-private partnership. It plans 12...

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National

Odisha Announces Complete Ban on Gutkha, Pan Masala and Tobacco/Nicotine Products

On 23 January 2026, Odisha banned gutkha, pan masala and all tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The ban covers making, selling, storing, transporting and distributing them, packed or loose, under any brand name,...

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Environment

Mumbai to Host India's First City-Led Climate Action Initiative - Mumbai Climate Week 2026

Mumbai will hold Mumbai Climate Week from 17 to 19 February 2026, described as India's first climate initiative led by a city. It focuses on solutions driven by citizens, especially children and young people, and links c...

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Economy

Ministry of Power Releases Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026

The Ministry of Power published a draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public comments. It would replace the 2005 policy and sets a plan for the power sector up to 2047. Targets include per-capita use of 2,000 kWh...

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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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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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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Launches STAR 3.0 'Sprint 1' for Fully Online Property Registration

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched Sprint 1 under STAR 3.0 (Simplified and Transparent Administration of Registration) to make property registration fully digital. It provides paperless registration for all 3...

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