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India’s Power Discoms Return to Profit

India’s power distribution sector has reported a major turnaround, with distribution companies and power departments posting a combined net profit in FY 2024-25 after years of heavy losses....

 January 20, 2026

Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Begin in Ladakh

The Ladakh leg of the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games begins in Leh with more than 1,000 men and women, including athletes, coaches and technical officials, taking part....

 January 20, 2026

INS Sudarshini Begins Lokayan 26 Voyage

The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini will begin Lokayan 26 on 20 January 2026. The 10-month transoceanic voyage will cover more than 22,000 nautical miles and...

 January 20, 2026

Debrigarh Gaur Population Rises Sharply

The Indian bison, or gaur, population in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded a strong rise, reaching 848 individuals in the latest census. The count reflects an increase of...

 January 20, 2026

ASEAN-India Digital Ministers Meet on Cooperation

The 6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) was held virtually, reaffirming the commitment of India and ASEAN Member States to deepen cooperation in the digital domain. The meeting...

 January 20, 2026

PM-SETU to Modernise 1,000 ITIs

The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs, or PM-SETU, is a major skilling initiative aimed at modernising 1,000 government Industrial Training Institutes across India. The...

 January 20, 2026

86th All India Presiding Officers Conference Begins in Lucknow

The 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) begins at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow. The three-day event brings together presiding officers, legislative secretaries and distinguished...

 January 20, 2026

Bor Tiger Reserve Opens Rahati, Dhaga Safari Gates

The Bor Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has expanded its tourism infrastructure with the inauguration of two new safari gates, Rahati and Dhaga. The move is aimed at improving...

 January 20, 2026

Chips to Start-up Programme Boosts Semiconductor Design

India is strengthening its semiconductor ecosystem through the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme, a national capacity-building initiative aimed at developing chip design talent, supporting start-ups, and improving access...

 January 20, 2026

IICDEM 2026 to Open in New Delhi

India will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 21 January 2026. The three-day event is...

 January 20, 2026

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