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Global Risks Report 2026 Flags Geoeconomic Confrontation

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 has identified geoeconomic confrontation as the top near-term global risk. It is followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation,...

 January 16, 2026

India Registers 16 New Livestock Breeds

India has expanded its registered livestock and poultry genetic resources with the addition of 16 new breeds, taking the total to 246. The newly recognised list includes two...

 January 16, 2026

Fire Destroys 38 Thatched Houses in Kakinada

A fire mishap gutted 38 thatched houses belonging to members of the Konda Reddi tribe in Sarlanka village of Prathipadu mandal, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred...

 January 16, 2026

India’s First Tribal Healers Capacity Programme

India will launch its first National Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Healers in Hyderabad on 16–17 January 2026. The initiative aims to formally recognise tribal and indigenous healers...

 January 16, 2026

Defence Forces Veterans’ Day 2026

Defence Forces Veterans’ Day 2026 was observed across India with rallies, wreath laying ceremonies, grievance redressal counters and facilitation help desks to honour ex-servicemen and their contribution to...

 January 16, 2026

Gharial Population Survey in Ganga Basin

The latest basin-wide survey has mapped the status of the gharial, a critically endangered fish-eating crocodile, across the Ganga river system. The study found 3,037 gharials in 13...

 January 16, 2026

Voyager 1 Nears One Light-Day Milestone

Voyager 1 is set to become the first human-made object to reach a distance of one light-day from Earth by November 2026. The milestone will mark another record...

 January 16, 2026

Labour Codes Conference in Jaipur

The Union Ministry of Labour & Employment inaugurated a two-day regional conference in Jaipur on the implementation of the four Labour Codes, ESIC, EPFO and the Pradhan Mantri...

 January 15, 2026

Indian Passport Rises to 80th in Henley Index

Indian passport ranking has improved in the latest Henley Passport Index, moving up five places to the 80th position. Indian passport holders can now access 55 destinations either...

 January 15, 2026

PRAGATI Marks 50th Meeting Milestone

PRAGATI, the Prime Minister’s flagship platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, has completed its 50th meeting. Launched in 2015, it is designed to speed up decision-making, monitor...

 January 15, 2026

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