The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday. A persistent low-pressure system over the southern coast and Gulf of Mannar is driving intense showers. BulletsIn IMD predicts heavy rain in seven Tamil Nadu districts Low-pressure system persists over southern coastal region Cauvery delta and nearby
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The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday. A persistent low-pressure system over the southern coast and Gulf of Mannar is driving intense showers. BulletsIn IMD predicts heavy rain in seven Tamil Nadu districts Low-pressure system persists over southern coastal region Cauvery delta and nearby
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on January 12, 2026, for a two-day official visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen India–Germany cooperation amid major diplomatic milestones. BulletsIn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad First official visit to India since assuming office Visit scheduled from
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on January 12, 2026, for a two-day official visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen India–Germany cooperation amid major diplomatic milestones. BulletsIn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad First official visit to India since assuming office Visit scheduled from
The Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to examine Centre–State relations under the Indian Constitution. Chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, it reviewed federal arrangements and suggested reforms to strengthen cooperative federalism. BulletsIn Constituted in 1983 by Ministry of Home Affairs Chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, retired Supreme Court judge Other members: B. Sivaraman
The Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to examine Centre–State relations under the Indian Constitution. Chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, it reviewed federal arrangements and suggested reforms to strengthen cooperative federalism. BulletsIn Constituted in 1983 by Ministry of Home Affairs Chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, retired Supreme Court judge Other members: B. Sivaraman
46The Santhal Rebellion broke out in 1855–56 in present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal. Led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, Santhal tribes rose against British exploitation, zamindari oppression, and revenue injustice. BulletsIn Broke out in 1855–56 during British colonial rule Took place in Santhal Pargana region Led by Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu Triggered by
The Santhal Rebellion broke out in 1855–56 in present-day Jharkhand and West Bengal. Led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, Santhal tribes rose against British exploitation, zamindari oppression, and revenue injustice. BulletsIn Broke out in 1855–56 during British colonial rule Took place in Santhal Pargana region Led by Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu Triggered by
India and the European Union have urged officials to accelerate negotiations to finalise the Free Trade Agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic reviewed progress during talks in Brussels in January 2026. BulletsIn India, EU ask negotiators to expedite FTA talks Piyush Goyal met EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Brussels
India and the European Union have urged officials to accelerate negotiations to finalise the Free Trade Agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic reviewed progress during talks in Brussels in January 2026. BulletsIn India, EU ask negotiators to expedite FTA talks Piyush Goyal met EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Brussels
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory detected asteroid 2025 MN45 in early 2026 using survey data. The record-breaking spin offers new insight into asteroid strength and formation. BulletsIn Fastest spin ever recorded for a large asteroid Asteroid named 2025 MN45 About 710 metres wide, over 500-metre category Completes one full rotation every 1.88 minutes Located
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the PANKHUDI digital portal on January 8, 2026, in India. Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi inaugurated it to strengthen collaboration, transparency, and support for women and child welfare programs nationwide. BulletsIn Digital single-window platform for women and child development support Launched by Union Minister Annpurna Devi
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the PANKHUDI digital portal on January 8, 2026, in India. Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi inaugurated it to strengthen collaboration, transparency, and support for women and child welfare programs nationwide. BulletsIn Digital single-window platform for women and child development support Launched by Union Minister Annpurna Devi
India–US trade negotiations remain on hold in January 2026. Former US trade officials say tariffs, not leader-level talks, are delaying the deal. Domestic politics in Washington also play a role. BulletsIn Trade deal stalled due to unresolved tariff differences Phone call between Modi and Trump not the real issue Statement made by former US
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Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil passed away on January 7, 2026, in Kerala. Over one and a half decades, his work reshaped debates on development and conservation. His leadership of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel changed Kerala’s environmental discourse. BulletsIn Madhav Gadgil remembered as a one-man green army Led Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil passed away on January 7, 2026, in Kerala. Over one and a half decades, his work reshaped debates on development and conservation. His leadership of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel changed Kerala’s environmental discourse. BulletsIn Madhav Gadgil remembered as a one-man green army Led Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel
India has taken a major leap in advanced defence technology. DRDO successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of a scramjet combustor in Hyderabad in January 2026. The achievement strengthens India’s hypersonic missile programme and boosts indigenous defence capabilities. BulletsIn Long-duration scramjet combustor test successfully completed Test conducted at DRDL’s Scramjet Connect Pipe Test Facility,
India has taken a major leap in advanced defence technology. DRDO successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of a scramjet combustor in Hyderabad in January 2026. The achievement strengthens India’s hypersonic missile programme and boosts indigenous defence capabilities. BulletsIn Long-duration scramjet combustor test successfully completed Test conducted at DRDL’s Scramjet Connect Pipe Test Facility,
