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18 Jan 2026

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ENVIRONMENT

Siswan–Mirzapur forest becomes eco‑tourism hub in Mohali

The Siswan–Mirzapur forest area in Mohali has rapidly developed as an eco‑tourism hub. The 5‑km Nature Trek takes about 1.5 hours and offers forest cover, viewpoints and watchtowers. The Siswan Dam site now offers boating, a canteen and three eco‑huts, with growing footfall in recent months. Forest officials say additional nature trails and trekking routes are under development, and an ongoing Nature Awareness Camp has drawn significant participation from Chandigarh residents, with school groups visiting to learn about ecology and conservation.
  • Area: Siswan–Mirzapur forest, Mohali
  • Nature Trek: 5 km, ~1.5 hours
  • Facilities: boating, canteen, three eco‑huts
  • Footfall: rising in recent months
  • Future plans: more trails and trekking routes
  • Engagement: Nature Awareness Camp; school visits
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

India’s forex reserves rise to $687.19 billion in latest RBI data

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $392 million to $687.19 billion in the week ended 9 January 2026, per RBI data. FCAs declined by $1.124 billion to $550.87 billion, reflecting currency movements. Gold holdings increased by $1.568 billion to $112.83 billion. After a previous week’s fall, the reserves show a modest recovery, with currency markets and global factors influencing the reserve composition. Analysts say the trend supports macro stability as the government faces inflation and growth dynamics tied to external demand.
  • Period: week ended 9 January 2026
  • Total reserves: $687.19 billion
  • FCAs: $550.87 billion (down by $1.124 bn)
  • Gold: $112.83 billion (up by $1.568 bn)
  • Context: macro stability and external factors
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Tamil Nadu signs ₹10,000‑crore MoU for Sovereign AI Park

Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with Sarvam AI to establish India’s first full‑stack Sovereign AI Park with an initial investment of ₹10,000 crore. The park will create about 1,000 high‑skilled jobs and function as a sovereign AI district with secure data, compute and governance labs. The project aims to keep data and models within a trusted state boundary, addressing ethical and security concerns. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and other officials, setting a model for state‑led artificial intelligence infrastructure.
  • Project: Sovereign AI Park (TN & Sarvam AI)
  • Investment: ₹10,000 crore
  • Jobs: ~1,000 high‑skilled roles
  • Features: sovereign compute, data, governance labs
  • Goal: state‑led, data‑trusted AI ecosystem

AP FIRST Research Centre approved in Tirupati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu approved the AP FIRST project, to establish a Futuristic Innovation and Research Centre in Tirupati. The facility aims to align education, aerospace, defence and IT sectors with future workforce needs. Officials from the Drone Corporation attended the meeting, highlighting skill development and industry partnerships. The project supports long‑term growth by building research, development and upskilling capabilities for the state’s youth and technology ecosystems.
  • Project: AP FIRST Research Centre
  • Location: Tirupati
  • Aims: future workforce in aerospace, defence, IT
  • Partners: Drone Corporation and industry players
  • Impact: skills, R&D, and industry alignment
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SPORTS

Madras University tops All‑India Inter‑University Athletics 2025–26

Madras University emerged as overall champions at the All‑India Inter‑University Athletics Championship 2025–26, scoring 134 points. Mangalore University finished runners‑up with 109 points. The event, organised by Alva’s Education Foundation and hosted by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, concluded on Friday, 16 January. Participants from multiple universities competed in track and field events across several disciplines. The win reflects stronger performance by Tamil Nadu institutions in national university sport competitions and adds to the state’s athletics profile ahead of upcoming inter‑university events.
  • Event: All‑India Inter‑University Athletics Championship 2025–26
  • Winner: Madras University (134 points)
  • Runner‑up: Mangalore University (109 points)
  • Host: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
  • Date: 16 January
  • Impact: Tamil Nadu’s prominence in national athletics

ITBP wins LG Cup Ice Hockey final in Kargil

The 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship concluded at Biamathang Ice Hockey Ground, Kargil, with ITBP defeating the Ladakh Scouts in a dramatic final decided in five minutes of extra time. The tournament also featured speed skating and an exhibition curling match between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta praised the sport’s role in Ladakh’s identity and announced ongoing efforts to develop winter sports infrastructure in the union territory.
  • Event: 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship
  • Winner: ITBP; Runner‑up: Ladakh Scouts
  • Final: decided in extra time
  • Other events: speed skating, curling exhibition
  • Officials: Lt. Gov Kavinder Gupta comments on winter sports development
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DEFENCE

India–Sri Lanka Navy conclude 13th staff talks on maritime security

The 13th edition of the Indian and Sri Lankan Navy staff talks concluded in Colombo, with discussions on strengthening bilateral engagements and maritime security in the Indian Ocean. The talks were co‑chaired by Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula, ACNS (FCI) of the Indian Navy, and Rear Admiral Ruwan Rupasena, Director General Training of the Sri Lankan Navy. Both sides emphasized continuing cooperation and joint exercises, with a focus on anti‑ piracy, search‑and‑rescue, and information sharing. The communiqué highlighted ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration across the security, training and capability domains to ensure regional stability.
  • Event: 13th India–Sri Lanka Navy staff talks
  • Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Co‑chairs: Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula; Rear Admiral Ruwan Rupasena
  • Focus areas: maritime security, training, exercises
  • Outlook: enhanced bilateral cooperation

MSME Defence Conclave 2026 launches in Jharkhand

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated the MSME Defence Conclave 2026 in Adityapur, Jharkhand. The two‑day event aims to connect small‑scale enterprises with the defence sector, highlighting export opportunities and current demand. Participants from DRDO, HAL and Mahindra Defence showcased products and discussed partnerships. The minister emphasised defence exports to over 92 countries and the growing role of MSMEs in manufacturing. Organisers expect B2B meetings, seminars and exhibitions to help local firms integrate into national and international supply chains.
  • Event: MSME Defence Conclave 2026
  • Location: Adityapur Auto Cluster, Jharkhand
  • Lead: Sanjay Seth (MoS Defence)
  • Focus: MSME integration with defence sector
  • Outlook: increased exports and local manufacturing
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Aaryan Varshney becomes India’s 92nd Chess Grandmaster

Delhi‑based chess talent Aaryan Varshney earned the title of Grandmaster, becoming India’s 92nd GM. He secured the final norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia, finishing with his third GM norm after drawing with FM Tyhran Ambartsumian in the eighth round. Varshney, 21, joins India’s elite group of grandmasters and marks continued growth in Indian chess. The achievement adds to the youth wave in the sport, reflecting a robust junior development pipeline through national and international events.
  • Person: Aaryan Varshney
  • Age: 21
  • Achievement: 92nd Indian GM
  • Event: Andranik Margaryan Memorial, Armenia
  • Norms: final GM norm secured in final rounds
  • Significance: growth of Indian chess talent
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 set for 19–22 March in New Delhi

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 will be held from 19 to 22 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. The global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector was announced in New Delhi by Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal. The four‑day summit carries the theme Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally. The Ministry of Power says the event will showcase India’s leadership in the global energy transition and discuss opportunities and challenges in the power sector. It will bring together government, industry, academia and civil society to deliberate on electricity futures, strengthen partnerships and foster cross‑sector dialogue. The programme features over 50 conference sessions, 500 exhibitors, 25,000 attendees, 1,000 delegates and 300 speakers.
  • Dates: 19–22 March 2026
  • Location: Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
  • Theme: Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally
  • Participants: domestic and international policymakers, industry leaders, researchers
  • Format: high‑level sessions, pavilions, technology showcases
  • Attendance: 25,000+ attendees, 500 exhibitors, 1,000 delegates, 300 speakers
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

MNPL: 694‑km gas trunkline integrated inside utility corridor along PM‑GatiShakti

GAIL (India) Ltd completed the Mumbai‑Nagpur Natural Gas Pipeline (MNPL), a 694‑kilometre trunkline, almost entirely inside a three‑metre wide utility corridor along Maharashtra’s Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway. This marks India’s first major integration of a high‑capacity pipeline into a dense transport corridor under PM‑GatiShakti. The project required coordination with expressway construction and used limited workspace, with a 24‑inch high‑capacity gas line laid within a narrow corridor. Officials note that about 675 kilometres, or 96 percent, run inside the three‑metre strip, influencing design and construction methods for the corridor‑driven pipeline.
  • Project: Mumbai‑Nagpur Natural Gas Pipeline (MNPL)
  • Length: 694 km
  • Location: Mumbai to Nagpur, within Samruddhi Mahamarg corridor
  • Pipeline size: 24‑inch diameter
  • Key framework: PM‑GatiShakti integration
  • Engineering challenge: narrow three‑metre corridor

Uttarakhand cabinet clears equal pay for equal work for UPNL staff

The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved equal pay for equal work benefits for UPNL‑sponsored personnel who have completed 10 years of continuous service. Home Secretary Shailesh Bagauli said the measure is a phased response, aligned with the financial position of the state. The cabinet also approved amendments to the Uniform Civil Code, intended to resolve practical difficulties in implementation and clerical errors. The decisions were based on a cabinet sub‑committee’s recommendations and aim to provide salary parity and streamline civil service provisions for state‑sponsored personnel.
  • Policy: Equal pay for equal work for UPNL staff
  • Eligibility: 10 years of continuous service
  • Phase: First phase approval
  • Other measure: amendments to Uniform Civil Code
  • Rationale: financial and administrative efficiency

Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing portal launches in Karnataka

Karnataka announced Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing, a state‑backed online portal to promote products of women entrepreneurs. The portal, launched under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, aims to connect home‑based and rural women with national and global markets. It is accessible at gruhalakshmidigital.org, with plans for a mobile app. The initiative, led by Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar and supported by the Karnataka State Women’s Development Corporation, seeks to empower women through digital commerce, training, and mentorship while expanding market reach for their crafts and small‑scale goods.
  • Program: Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing
  • Launch: Karnataka government initiative
  • Platform: gruhalakshmidigital.org (app planned)
  • Aim: empower women entrepreneurs via digital marketplace
  • Leadership: Lakshmi Hebbalkar; G. Padmavathi
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ART AND CULTURE

Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 opens; runs through January 19

The 19th Jaipur Literature Festival opened amid a lineup of writers, politicians and cultural figures. The festival runs through 19 January and features sessions with international and Indian authors, free‑flowing dialogue on diverse topics, and performances. Opening day included a keynote by prominent writer Banu Mushtaq, and addresses by Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple. The festival highlights literature’s role in public debate and social change, with discussions spanning politics, culture, and history. Organisers emphasise accessible debates and inclusive participation as part of Jaipur’s cultural calendar.
  • Event: Jaipur Literature Festival 2026
  • Dates: through 19 January
  • Notable participants: Banu Mushtaq; Namita Gokhale; William Dalrymple
  • Theme: literature as public discourse
  • Location: Jaipur
  • Impact: platform for cross‑cultural dialogue
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

NAMO Book Festival debuts in New Delhi with two book launches

The NAMO Book Festival opened in New Delhi and runs as a two‑day event. Union Minister of State Jitender Singh inaugurated the festival, which features hundreds of books by and about the Prime Minister across multiple categories. Organisers say the festival brings together students, teachers and authors to discuss ideas and youth engagement in governance. A highlight was the Gen V festival concept, a reimagining of Gen Z toward national development goals. The event showcases a growing culture of youth‑oriented, policy‑informed literature and public dialogue.
  • Event: NAMO Book Festival (two days)
  • Inauguration: by Union Minister of State Jitender Singh
  • Content: books by/about the Prime Minister; Gen V launch
  • Audience: students, educators, authors
  • Aim: foster discussion and youth engagement in governance
  • Significance: part of India’s evolving policy‑literature ecosystem
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Hyderabad hosts three‑day Hot‑Air Balloon Festival at Golconda Fort

Hyderabad began a three‑day Hot‑Air Balloon Festival near Golconda Fort, inaugurated by State Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao. About 40 passengers rode in 18 balloons, covering roughly 13 kilometres during the event’s opening. The festival features aerial views of Hyderabad and surrounding landscapes, and complements Telangana’s heritage and innovation focus, including kite and drone festivals. Organisers say such events aim to boost tourism, create new experiences for visitors and showcase modern technology alongside cultural heritage.
  • Event: Hot‑Air Balloon Festival
  • Location: near Golconda Fort, Hyderabad
  • Duration: three days
  • Participants: ~40 passengers, 18 balloons
  • Distance: ~13 km per ride
  • Impact: tourism growth and tech‑driven attractions

India promotes tourism at Riyadh megEvent; cultural showcase planned

India’s embassy in Riyadh hosted a major tourism promotion event titled India Unveiled: culture, heritage and beyond. The gathering aimed to connect Saudi partners with India’s diverse travel experiences, featuring operators Indigo and Air India. Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan delivered the keynote on the long‑standing bilateral ties and people‑to‑people links. The event highlighted visa facilitation and a range of destinations across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and other states. Organisers stressed collaborative opportunities in culture, wildlife, history and wellness tourism as part of broader bilateral engagement.
  • Event: Tourism promotion in Riyadh
  • Theme: India Unveiled: culture, heritage and beyond
  • Participants: Indian embassies, tour operators, carriers
  • Key focus: visa ease, travel destinations, cultural exchange
  • Impact: stronger tourism ties with Saudi Arabia
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Karnataka amends land revenue law for Coorg land records

Karnataka approved amendments to its land revenue framework to modernise Coorg’s Jamma Bane land records. The Karnataka Land Revenue (Second Amendment) Act, 2025 was assented on 7 January, with gazette notification the following day. The aim is to streamline ownership data, reflect generational transfers, and reduce clerical errors that hinder land administration. Officials say the change will improve transparency for Kodava communities while aligning with digitisation efforts across the state’s land governance system.
  • Policy: Karnataka Land Revenue (Second Amendment) Act, 2025
  • Assent date: 7 January 2026
  • Region: Coorg (Kodagu district)
  • Purpose: modernise land records, reduce errors
  • Impact: improved governance and transparency
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