
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission fails
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a setback when its first launch of 2026, the PSLV-C62 mission, failed to place 16 satellites into the intended

Makar Sankranti 2026: Harvest festivals of India
Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year around 14 January across India. In 2026, it falls on Wednesday, 14 January. It is a pan-India harvest festival,

International Kite Festival 2026 held in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attended the event as the chief guest.

Karnataka launched Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing Portal
Karnataka Government launched Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing Portal to strengthen the economic independence of women through digital empowerment. The initiative aligns with Karnataka’s agenda of

10th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day: 14 January 2026
India observed 10th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day on 14 January 2026, honouring service, sacrifice and continued contribution of ex-servicemen and standing in solidarity with the

Karan Fries and Vrindavani: India’s synthetic cattle breeds
Government of India has officially registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds – Karan Fries and Vrindavani, expanding the country’s list of recognised livestock breeds. Alongside

Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog released Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories (UTs). This is 4th edition

GeM Marks Seven Years of Womaniya Initiative
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marked seven years of its Womaniya initiative, a flagship programme aimed at strengthening the participation of women-led Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima scheme for CGHS beneficiaries
Department of Financial Services launched Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima scheme exclusively for beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). The policy aims to supplement

RBI directs auto-transfer of unresolved complaints to IO
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has overhauled Internal Ombudsman (IO) framework, mandating fully automated complaint management systems in banks and eligible NBFCs, with auto-escalation of

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission fails
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a setback when its first launch of 2026, the PSLV-C62 mission, failed to place 16 satellites into the intended

Makar Sankranti 2026: Harvest festivals of India
Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year around 14 January across India. In 2026, it falls on Wednesday, 14 January. It is a pan-India harvest festival,

International Kite Festival 2026 held in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attended the event as the chief guest.

Karnataka launched Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing Portal
Karnataka Government launched Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing Portal to strengthen the economic independence of women through digital empowerment. The initiative aligns with Karnataka’s agenda of

10th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day: 14 January 2026
India observed 10th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day on 14 January 2026, honouring service, sacrifice and continued contribution of ex-servicemen and standing in solidarity with the

Karan Fries and Vrindavani: India’s synthetic cattle breeds
Government of India has officially registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds – Karan Fries and Vrindavani, expanding the country’s list of recognised livestock breeds. Alongside

Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog released Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories (UTs). This is 4th edition

GeM Marks Seven Years of Womaniya Initiative
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marked seven years of its Womaniya initiative, a flagship programme aimed at strengthening the participation of women-led Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima scheme for CGHS beneficiaries
Department of Financial Services launched Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima scheme exclusively for beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). The policy aims to supplement

RBI directs auto-transfer of unresolved complaints to IO
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has overhauled Internal Ombudsman (IO) framework, mandating fully automated complaint management systems in banks and eligible NBFCs, with auto-escalation of