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Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Odisha and West Bengal on January 23, 2026, marking his first official trip to these states. During his visit, he will participate in the Parakram Diwas celebrations organized by the Ministry of Culture to honor the 129th Birth Anniversary of Netaji
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's tableau for the 77th Republic Day Parade will feature the SVAMITVA Scheme, emphasizing property ownership in rural India as a cornerstone for security, dignity, and self-reliance. It aligns with the 2026 Republic Day theme 'Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. The tableau&
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On January 22, 2026, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan unveiled the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework, aimed at integrating quantum technologies into the Armed Forces. The document outlines the incorporation of Quantum Communication, Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices into the Tri-Services. This
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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting's tableau 'Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti' highlighted India's rich tradition and evolution in storytelling. From oral traditions represented by Shruti, written heritage marked by Kriti, to digital advancements captured by Drishti, the presentation underscored India's journey
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage III restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR due to an improvement in the air quality index. This decision comes after the Air Quality Index (AQI) showed a downward trend, dropping from 378 to 322 over several days.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first official visit to India on January 12-13, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, technology, education, defense, and sustainable development. Meetings with business leaders and discussions on global
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Indian Railways, through its Dedicated Freight Corridor initiative, has launched the Trucks-on-Trains service, offering a multimodal logistics solution that combines the flexibility of road transport with the efficiency of rail. This initiative aims to reduce congestion and emissions, optimize logistics costs, and enhance the reliability of freight movement across India.
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Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, led a stakeholder consultation to explore the use of bio-plastics in the packaging of paan masala and gutkha. The meeting reviewed national initiatives to find biodegradable alternatives like PolyLactic Acid (PLA) and emphasized the importance of a coordinated
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The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has published the 32nd edition of the NeSDA Way Forward Monthly Report, highlighting advancements in e-service deliveries across Indian States and Union Territories (UTs). The report shows a significant milestone with 24,090 e-services now operational, of which 156 were newly
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during the Centenary Year Ceremony of the Gayatri Parivar, emphasized the spiritual legacy of Pt. Shri Ram Sharma, highlighting the contributions of Indian tradition to global well-being. The event marked the centenary of prominent Indian figures and organizations like Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji and
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, through the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), has conducted extensive inspections in the National Capital Region (NCR) to monitor and enforce air pollution regulations. Over a given period in January 2026, the CAQM's Enforcement Task Force conducted 330 inspections
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Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired the Q3 business review meeting to strategize on growth for the Department of Posts. Aimed at a revenue of ₹17,546 crore for FY 2025-26, India Post has achieved ₹10,155 crore by Q3. However, key areas such as Parcels and