January 2026

India Becomes the World’s 4th Largest Economy, Surpasses Japan

India Becomes the World’s 4th Largest Economy, Surpasses Japan

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, driven by strong domestic consumption, robust reforms, and accelerating growth.As the fastest-growing major economy, India recorded 8.2% real GDP growth in Q2 2025–26 and is now projected to surpass Germany by 2030, reinforcing its rising role in the global […]

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India Ranks Third in Rare Earth Reserves but Lags in Global Production

India Ranks Third in Rare Earth Reserves but Lags in Global Production

India ranks third globally in rare earth reserves with about 6–7% of global resources, but contributes less than 1% of global production, revealing a major strategic gap.This mismatch is caused by regulatory hurdles, radioactive monazite-linked constraints, limited mining and refining capacity, and weak value-chain integration. While China dominates over 90% of global refining and leads

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ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota

ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota

ISRO plans to commission a third launch pad at Shriharikota within four years to support heavier satellites and advanced launch vehicles.The new pad will enable missions carrying 12,000–14,000 kg satellites, improve launch frequency, and allow parallel preparations, strengthening India’s space capabilities for communication, human spaceflight, and deep-space programmes.Located at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, which

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India’s First Ever Weapon Database to Curb Terror Launches By Centre

India’s First Ever Weapon Database to Curb Terror Launches By Centre

India has launched its first-ever “Lost, Looted and Recovered Firearm” database, unveiled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Anti-Terror Conference 2025, to strengthen the fight against terrorism and organised crime.Developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the centralised digital platform will track stolen, lost and recovered government firearms from across states and security

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Santhali Joins the Constitutional Languages as President Launches New Edition

Santhali Joins the Constitutional Languages as President Launches New Edition

President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language written in the Ol Chiki script at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 25, 2025. She said it would help Santhali people read and understand the Constitution in their own language and called it a moment of pride.The release coincides with the centenary of the

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PM Modi to Inaugurate Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on the 101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.Built at a cost of ₹230 crore over 65 acres, the memorial complex features 65-foot bronze statues of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Vajpayee, along with a modern lotus-shaped museum.The project aims to inspire leadership,

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PM Modi Launches ₹10,601 Crore Fertiliser Plant in Assam’s Dibrugarh

PM Modi Launches ₹10,601 Crore Fertiliser Plant in Assam’s Dibrugarh

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a ₹10,601 crore ammonia urea fertilizer plant at Namrup, Dibrugarh, Assam on December 21, 2025.Developed by AVFCCL, a joint venture of central and state entities, the plant will produce 12.7 lakh tonnes of urea annually and is expected to be commissioned by 2030.The project aims to boost

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PM Modi Opens Nature Themed Terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi Airport

PM Modi Opens Nature Themed Terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi Airport

PM Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, and unveiled an 80-foot statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bardoloi.The terminal, spread over 1.4 lakh sq. metres, can handle 1.3 crore passengers annually and is inspired by Assam’s biodiversity and cultural heritage under the theme Bamboo Orchids.PM

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Prime Minister Releases Commemorative Postal Stamp on Ashwagandha at WHO Global Summit

Prime Minister Releases Commemorative Postal Stamp on Ashwagandha at WHO Global Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha at the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi.The initiative highlights India’s traditional medicine heritage, promotes AYUSH systems, and showcases Ashwagandha, a key Ayurvedic medicinal plant known for stress relief, immunity, and holistic well-being, reinforcing India’s commitment to integrating traditional knowledge

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Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill Passed  in Lok Sabha

Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill Passed  in Lok Sabha

On 18 December 2025, the Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA to reform rural employment.The Bill increases guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125, introduces a 60-day agricultural pause, implements state-wise budget caps with a new cost-sharing formula, and emphasizes technology-driven governance

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