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Pune Grand Tour 2026 Marks India Debut In UCI Multi-Stage Road Racing
Former India cricket captain MS Dhoni has taken on the role of Goodwill Ambassador for the Pune Grand Tour 2026, a move that highlights India’s push to establish itself within the global professional cycling ecosystem. The international road race will be staged in Pune over five days, from January 19 to 23, bringing worldwide attention to the city as a new destination for elite cycling.
19/01/2026
GeMs Womaniya Initiative Completes 7 Years Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
India’s digital public procurement framework has reached a significant milestone in advancing women’s entrepreneurship. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has completed seven years of its Womaniya Initiative, a flagship programme aimed at integrating women-led Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) into government procurement.
19/01/2026
Scientists Discover 400-Year-Old Giant Black Coral In New Zealand Deep Sea
Marine researchers have identified an exceptionally large and centuries-old black coral in the deep waters off New Zealand, offering rare insight into long-lived deep-sea ecosystems. The discovery underscores the richness of marine biodiversity and highlights the urgent need to protect fragile ocean habitats.
19/01/2026
Google Launches TranslateGemma: Open AI Translation Models Supporting 55 Languages
Google has unveiled TranslateGemma, a new open-source family of translation models aimed at delivering high-quality multilingual translation across a broad range of devices. With support for 55 languages, the models represent a major move toward more accessible, efficient, and locally deployable AI translation, reducing dependence on cloud-based infrastructure.
19/01/2026
Amit Shah Inaugurates Third International Kite Festival In Delhi
The third International Kite Festival was inaugurated on Friday at Baansera Park in New Delhi by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who used the event to speak about the deeper meaning of kite flying in Indian society. He said the tradition reflects shared memories, cultural continuity, and people’s instinct to come together, and should be promoted far beyond a single annual celebration.
20/01/2026
Machado–Trump Nobel Medal Episode Sparks Debate Over Transferability Of Nobel Peace Prize
After Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former US President Donald Trump, the unprecedented gesture triggered widespread debate over its legality and meaning. The Norwegian Nobel Institute has since reiterated that a Nobel Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked under any circumstances.
20/01/2026
Woolly Rhinoceros Genome Recovered From Ice Age Wolf Puppy Stomach
Around 14,400 years ago, a wolf puppy only a few weeks old wandered across the frozen landscapes of Ice Age northeastern Siberia and ate what would become its last meal: meat from a woolly rhinoceros. Preserved for millennia in the permafrost near the village of Tumat, the puppy’s remains have now led to a remarkable scientific breakthrough.
20/01/2026
Lokpal Of India Foundation Day 2026: Anti-Corruption Body Marks January 16
The Lokpal of India marked its Foundation Day on January 16, recalling the date on which Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 became operational in 2014.
21/01/2026
India Launches First Open-Sea Marine Fish Farming Pilot In Andaman Sea
India has initiated a major experiment in ocean-based development with the rollout of its first open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea. Launched as a pilot effort, the project signals a decisive move towards leveraging marine ecosystems for sustainable economic activity and improved livelihoods under the Blue Economy framework.
21/01/2026
Budget 2026-27: How India Can Deepen Domestic Growth Engines
India’s economic performance in 2025 confounded many expectations. Even as global growth slowed and concerns mounted that sharp US tariff hikes would weigh on exports, the Indian economy demonstrated notable resilience.
21/01/2026
India Exports After Trump 50% Tariffs: December 2025 Trade Data Explained
India’s merchandise exports edged up to $38.5 billion in December 2025, marking a modest 1.8% rise compared with December 2024. Imports, however, jumped sharply to $63.55 billion, widening the monthly trade deficit to a sizeable $25 billion. While the headline figures appear mixed, the December data is significant for a more structural reason: it offers early insight into how Indian exports are faring after the “Donald Trump” administration imposed steep 50% tariffs on select imports starting August 2025.
21/01/2026
Delhi Launches Unified Emergency Helpline 112: ERSS 2.0 Explained
Delhi is preparing to revamp its emergency response system with the rollout of a unified helpline number, 112. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the move brings the national capital in line with the Centre’s vision of a single, easy-to-remember emergency number for all citizens.
22/01/2026
Norwegian PM Responds To Trump Remarks On Greenland And Nobel Peace Prize
Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has confirmed that US President Donald Trump recently sent him a personal message in which he connected his renewed interest in Greenland to not having received the Nobel Peace Prize.
22/01/2026
New Copepod Species Discovered In Lakshadweep Lagoon
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown microscopic crustacean in the Kavaratti lagoon of Lakshadweep, identifying it as both a new genus and a new species. The finding draws attention to the immense but still poorly studied marine diversity present in India’s island environments.
22/01/2026
Vidarbha Create History With Maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy Triumph
Vidarbha scripted a historic moment in Indian domestic cricket by winning their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Saurashtra by 38 runs in the 2026 final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The victory marked Vidarbha’s first title in India’s premier domestic one-day competition and highlighted their steady rise in limited-overs cricket.
22/01/2026
OSOP Initiative Transforms Railway Stations Into Marketplaces For Local Products
The One Station One Product (OSOP) programme of Indian Railways has become a powerful national mechanism for supporting local artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs. By using railway stations as commercial and cultural touchpoints, the initiative connects regional producers directly with passengers, while also adding a distinct local character to India’s railway infrastructure.
23/01/2026
SAMPANN–UMANG Integration Enhances Digital Pension Services For DoT Pensioners
The SAMPANN pension management system has been integrated with the UMANG platform, enabling nearly 4 lakh pensioners of the Department of Telecommunications to access their Pension Payment Order (PPO) number and Life Certificate validity status anytime through a single digital portal.
23/01/2026
Cabinet Approves Extension Of Atal Pension Yojana Up To 2030–31
The Union Cabinet has taken a significant step in strengthening India’s social security framework by approving the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) until the end of the 2030–31 financial year. The decision ensures ongoing government assistance for outreach activities, institutional strengthening, and financial gap support, with the aim of expanding pension access among informal sector workers.
23/01/2026
India To Launch Over 50 Spy Satellites After Operation Sindoor: Space Surveillance Upgrade
India is preparing a major upgrade of its space-based intelligence and surveillance capabilities after shortcomings were revealed during Operation Sindoor and a recent four-day military standoff with Pakistan.
23/01/2026
NLU Odisha Hosts Global Dialogue On Trade Role In Clean Energy Transition
A two-day international conference focusing on the connection between global trade rules and the clean energy transition was held at the National Law University Odisha (NLUO) in Cuttack. The event examined how international trade policies can either support or hinder efforts to move towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems across the world.
24/01/2026
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27-Year Spaceflight Career
Sunita Williams, one of the most distinguished astronauts in the history of human space exploration, has retired from NASA after an exceptional 27-year career. Her retirement took effect on December 27, 2025, following a historic nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The milestone brings to a close a journey marked by remarkable endurance, leadership, and scientific achievement.
24/01/2026
Assam Launches Rs 25,000 Monthly Support Scheme For Research Scholars
In a significant boost to higher education and research, the Assam government has unveiled a new monthly financial assistance scheme aimed at supporting research scholars across the state. The initiative, titled Atal Vichal Agragami Assam, is scheduled to be launched on February 11, 2026, and seeks to strengthen research, innovation, and inclusive academic growth.
24/01/2026
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