January 2026

President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16, 2025, on Vijay Diwas.The gallery showcases portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, honoring India’s national heroes for their exceptional valour, courage, and self-sacrifice.The initiative replaces former British ADC portraits, symbolizing a shift toward celebrating India’s military […]

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp honouring Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II in New Delhi, highlighting his contributions to temples, irrigation, and Tamil literature, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in promoting Tamil culture, recognising unsung Tamil rulers, and preserving India’s cultural heritage as part of Viksit Bharat @2047. Key highlights:

The Union Cabinet has approved the Census of India 2027, allocating ₹11,718 crore for what will be India’s first digital census, conducted in two phases using a mobile app, a central monitoring portal (CMMS), and innovations like the HLB Creator Web Map Application.Around 30 lakh field workers will participate, with the public also given the

NCP MP Supriya Sule introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, granting employees the legal right to ignore work-related calls and messages after hours without punishment.Aimed at reducing digital burnout, the bill proposes penalties for violations and allows emergency communication through mutual agreement, aligning India with global labour reforms. The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025

The Lok Sabha passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, replacing the GST compensation cess on tobacco, cigarettes, and pan masala.The new regime maintains high excise duties (₹5,000–₹11,000 per 1,000 cigarettes, 60–70% on unmanufactured tobacco, 100% on nicotine products) and a dedicated cess for health and national