UGC Circular on Third Language: Tamil Nadu Opposes Tamil Nadu has formally opposed the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) circular mandating a third language in higher educational institutions, characterizing it as an “indirect attempt to impose Hindi” and reaffirming the State’s steadfast commitment to its historic two-language policy. Tamil Nadu categorically rejected the three-language formula prescribed […]
Tag: 27th Jan 2026
6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting
6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting: The 6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) was co‑chaired virtually by India and Vietnam, focusing on the theme “Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence”. The ADGMIN is an annual forum of Telecom and Digital Ministers from the 11 ASEAN Member States and ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners, including Australia, China, India, […]
Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India Report
Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India Report: A NITI Aayog report “Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India” has warned that end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in India could double to nearly 50 million by 2030, posing serious safety, pollution and waste-management risks. Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India Report: End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) as those […]
Wings India 2026
Wings India 2026: Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, will be held from 28–31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, showcasing India’s rapid rise as a global aviation hub. Wings India is a biennial global civil aviation exhibition and conference, combining air displays, static aircraft exhibitions, B2B/B2G meetings, and policy dialogues across the […]
National Girl Child Day 2026
National Girl Child Day 2026: National Girl Child Day is observed annually on 24th January, serving as a critical platform to reaffirm India’s commitment to eradicating gender discrimination and accelerating girls’ empowerment through holistic development. Initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), the day serves as a platform to raise […]
MSDE–WEF India Skills Accelerator
MSDE–WEF India Skills Accelerator: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to strengthen India’s skills and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem.Under the MoU, the partners will launch a Skills Accelerator in India to scale innovative solutions and address emerging […]
Sikkim Sundari
Sikkim Sundari: Sikkim Sundari (Rheum nobile), a rare high-altitude Himalayan plant, has drawn attention for its unique biology and striking appearance. Rheum nobile, commonly known as padamchal, or Sikkim Sundari, is a giant herbaceous perennial plant native to the high-altitude alpine zones of the Himalayas (4,000–4,800 meters).Belongs to the Polygonaceae family and is found in […]
56th Statehood Day of Himachal Pradesh
56th Statehood Day of Himachal Pradesh: The Prime Minister conveyed warm greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh on their 56th Statehood Day on 25th January, 2026. Himachal Pradesh first became a Chief Commissioner’s Province on 15th April 1948, and then transitioned to a Part C State on 26th January 1950 upon the implementation of […]
Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’: Indian Railways has deployed a humanoid robot named ‘ASC ARJUN’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative across the railway network.ASC ARJUN is an AI-powered humanoid robot deployed to assist the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in station surveillance, crowd management and passenger assistance.Indigenously designed and developed in Visakhapatnam by a […]
Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed reopening the licensing window for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) after a gap of more than 20 years, seeking stakeholder feedback.Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) are member-owned, community-based banks operating mainly in urban and semi-urban areas, providing banking and credit services to small borrowers, traders, […]
