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Saturday31 Jan 2026

National

Maharashtra Starts India's First Menopause Clinics in Government Hospitals

Maharashtra started India's first menopause clinics in government hospitals and urban health facilities.

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Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore and Tiruppur Municipal Corporations Raise Funds via Municipal Bonds

Coimbatore (Rs 150.85 crore) and Tiruppur (Rs 100 crore) Municipal Corporations raised funds through municipal bonds in January 2026 for underground drainage and urban development; Chennai had raised Rs 205.59 crore. Ind...

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Friday30 Jan 2026

National

DRDO Debuts LR-AShM Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile at 77th Republic Day Parade

DRDO showcased the indigenously developed LR-AShM (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile), a hypersonic glide missile for the Indian Navy's coastal defence, for the first time at the 77th Republic Day parade.

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Wednesday28 Jan 2026

Economy

India Industrial Growth & Manufacturing Push

Overview In January 2026, India strengthened its industrial growth strategy by accelerating manufacturing expansion and boosting domestic production capabilities. The government focused on enhancing industrial output thr...

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Tuesday27 Jan 2026

Economy

India's Electronics Exports Cross $47 Billion in 2025

India's electronics exports topped US$47 billion in 2025, about ₹4.15 lakh crore, up 37% from US$34.93 billion in 2024. Smartphones made under the production-linked incentive scheme brought in nearly US$30 billion, about...

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Economy

India AI & Semiconductor Development

Overview In January 2026, India significantly accelerated its efforts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor development, marking a critical step toward technological self-reliance. The government intensified...

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Monday26 Jan 2026

National

Chief of Defence Staff Releases Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework, a strategic document to integrate quantum technologies into the Indian Armed Forces through joint Army, Navy and Air Force adoption...

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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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Sunday25 Jan 2026

Economy

India Announces First Comprehensive Tailings Policy for Critical Minerals

India has brought out its first full policy on tailings. It allows critical and strategic minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earths to be recovered from mine waste, tailing ponds, slag and industrial resid...

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Tuesday20 Jan 2026

Science & Tech

Odisha to Launch India's First Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Registry

Odisha will become the first Indian state to launch a comprehensive CKD registry by 31 March 2026, with software developed by the National Informatics Centre, to generate reliable prevalence data for evidence-based polic...

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Sunday18 Jan 2026

National

DRDO Ground-Tests Full-Scale Actively Cooled Scramjet Combustor

The DRDO conducted a long-duration ground test of an actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor, demonstrating sustained hypersonic-propulsion performance for over 12 minutes.

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