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Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2023-24

January 24, 2026

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), 2023-24 is a detailed official survey carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) to gather the detailed information on the expenditure of the Indian households on goods and services during the periodRead More

Global Water Bankruptcy Report

January 24, 2026

The Global Water Bankruptcy Report- Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era, is a landmark study by the United Nations University, which states that most of the world's freshwater systems have passed a new boundary between a temporary crisis and a lasting water bankruptcy.Read More

Lucknow Leads as UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City

January 23, 2026

The Swachh Bharat MissionUrban (SBMU) has seen Lucknow become the first city in Uttar Pradesh to record zero fresh waste dumped through scientific processing of 100 per cent of all municipal solid waste. This was achieved by commissioning the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant, which has increased the totalRead More

Jammu and Kashmir GI-Tagged Kaladi Gets Centre’s Scientific Support

January 23, 2026

The scientific upscaling of Kaladi, a GI-tagged traditional dairy product of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been directed by the Government of India to be in a position to be used in wider culinary applications and in broader markets, without compromising on its unique flavour, texture, and nutritionalRead More

Statehood Day of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya: History, Date, and Significance

January 23, 2026

The states of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya observe their statehood day on January 21 every year, marking the day when the three northeastern parts of India – Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur – were granted full statehood status under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. On this date, Tripura andRead More

India’s Demographic Dividend is Turning into a Divide

January 22, 2026

The demographic dividend long promised in India is starting to turn into a demographic divide, with regional and labour market inequalities increasing. A recent report demonstrates that although the national population can go up to about 1.59billion by 2051, the varying demographic transitions in different states are transforming theRead More

India’s Traffic Chokehold: Bengaluru Ranks Second; Pune 5th in Global Congestion Index for 2025

January 22, 2026

The urban traffic crisis in India deteriorated, with Bengaluru city being ranked as the second most congested city in the world, second only to Mexico City, according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2025. The commuters in Bengaluru experienced extreme delays as the average speed during rush hours drastically reduced,Read More

UAE To Partner With Telangana To Develop India's First Net-Zero Smart City

January 22, 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to collaborating with the state of Telangana to create the first Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City in India, which was named Bharat Future City, based on their high-level discussions on economic topics in Davos at the World Economic Forum. Within the partnership, bothRead More

Mozambican Rights Activist Graça Machel to Be Conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

January 22, 2026

Mozambican rights activist Graça Machel has been chosen to get the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize on Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2025, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust said. She received the international jury led by former Indian National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon in recognition of decades of groundbreaking efforts inRead More

India Energy Week 2026 to be Held in Goa From 27–30 January

January 21, 2026

India Energy Week 2026, the fourth property of the India flagship international energy event, will take place at the Goa venue between 27 and 30 January 2026 with the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India and in collaboration with the Federation of Indian PetroleumRead More

Ilaiyaraaja to Receive Padmapani Award at Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival 2026

January 21, 2026

Famous music composer Ilaiyaraaja will receive the Padmapani Award at the 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF) 2026, the organizers of the festival announced in advance in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The festival, set to take place between January 28 and February 1/4, 2026, will showcase the best cinema inRead More

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dies Aged 93

January 21, 2026

Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer known for his timeless, classical elegance and iconic clothing, has passed away at the age of 93, as confirmed by his foundation. Valentino, who has only one first name and who in 1959 established his iconic Maison Valentino in Rome, was a legendRead More

India's Economic Surge: 3rd Largest Economy by 2028, Upper-Middle Income by 2030

January 20, 2026

A recent report by SBI Research estimates India to be the third-largest in the world in terms of economy by 2028 and elevated into an upper-middle-income country by 2030. This projection indicates a fast rate of growth in the GDP and per capita income, and the projected growth isRead More

ECI Hosts Global Democracy Conference Featuring SIR Initiative (IICDEM 2026)

January 20, 2026

The Election Commission of India (based in Mumbai) will host the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 in New Delhi, with some 100 representatives of more than 70 countries, including election officials, policymakers and experts, discussing democratic practices and election management. One of the eventsRead More

Mumbai To Host India's First City-Led Initiative To Showcase Climate Action

January 20, 2026

The first city-led program in the history of the country to exhibit climate action, Mumbai Climate Week 2026, will be hosted in the city, between 1719 February 2026, in the Jio World Convention Centre. The programme was conceived in collaboration with the Maharashtra government's Environment and Climate Change DepartmentRead More

Lokpal of India 1st Foundation Day 2026: Anti-Corruption Milestone

January 19, 2026

The Lokpal of India celebrated its inaugural Foundation Day on January 16, 2026, the date on which the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, came into effect and established the apex anti-corruption watchdog in India. The observance held at the Lokpal office in New Delhi reaffirmed its determination to beRead More

India Launches First Open-Sea Marine Fish Farming Project

January 19, 2026

India has already initiated the first open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea, which is a significant milestone in utilising its ocean resources and in the development of the Blue Economy strategies in the country. Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated theRead More

What is happening at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat?

January 19, 2026

One of the most holy cremation sites of the Hindu religion, Manikarnika Ghat of Varanasi, is now undergoing a redevelopment and beautification project by the government to better the infrastructural setup and the other facilities involved in cremation for pilgrims. Law enforcers have pointed out that the project seeksRead More

India Becomes World’s 2nd-Largest 5G Market with Over 400 Million 5G Users

January 17, 2026

India has become the second biggest 5G market in the world, and the subscriber base of 5G in the country is also over 400 million users, second only to China. This milestone was announced by the Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and signifies how India is rapidly adopting theRead More

EU Leaders to Be Chief Guests at India’s Republic Day Function 2026

January 17, 2026

The most prominent attendees at the India 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, in New Delhi will be European Union leaders António Luís Santos da Costa, the President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission. Their invitation will beRead More

Finke River Recognised as World’s Oldest Flowing River

January 17, 2026

Central Australia is part of the Finke River, the oldest flowing river in the world. Geological records indicate that the river began flowing more than 300-400 million years ago, before the era of the dinosaurs. It meanders through the Northern Territory and South Australia, deepening into old scenery formedRead More

Ultracold Atoms Reveal Hidden Quantum World

January 16, 2026

The ultracold atoms, which cool down to an almost fraction of the absolute zero temperature, provide an exclusive place of entry into the hidden world of quantum physics governed by classical physics. In extremely low temperatures, the atomic movement is practically frozen, and quantum effects prevail, and the atomsRead More

Responsible Nations Index (RNI): Measuring Global Responsibility and Governance

January 16, 2026

Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is an international assessment system that is not based on the economic or military strength of the states but rather on how well they take care of their citizens and the environment, as well as international peace and co-operation. It moves the world evaluation onRead More

Tripura Gramin Bank Launches India’s First Solar-Powered ATM Van

January 16, 2026

Tripura Gramin Bank has officially opened the first fully solar-powered ATM van in India. The new solar ATM van is powered entirely by the sun, enabling other banking activities, such as cash withdrawals and balance enquiries, even in remote, electricity-limited locations. The solution is an eco-friendly mobile option thatRead More

BRICS 2026: Theme, Objectives, Host Country, India’s Role

January 15, 2026

India is the host of BRICS 2026 and the host of the 18th BRICS Summit on the 20th anniversary of the group. The formal topic is building resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability, which represents a people-focused human-first vision of global challenges. The goals that India has set are inclusiveRead More

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