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The Government of India has ramped up efforts to eliminate legacy waste dumpsites across the country by launching the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), aiming to achieve “Lakshya: Zero Dumpsites” by October 2026. The initiative focuses on scientifically remediating municipal waste dumpsites that have accumulated over decades. These sites — often unregulated and harmful to the environment — pose serious risks including groundwater contamination, air pollution, methane emissions, frequent fires, Read More …

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on January 31 inaugurated the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela at Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana. The internationally acclaimed fair brings together artisans, craftspeople and cultural practitioners from India and abroad, celebrating the country’s rich artistic heritage and reinforcing the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat through traditional crafts, handlooms and folk art. Referring to the theme States—Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya, the Vice-President said that Read More …

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which will come into force from April 1, 2026, replacing the existing SWM Rules, 2016. The new rules overhaul the solid waste management framework for urban and rural local bodies, with a strong emphasis on reduction, reuse, recycling and at-source processing of waste, and a clear move away from dependence on Read More …

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has entered into an agreement with Russia’s Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) for the production of the SuperJet 100 (SJ100) aircraft. The announcement coincided with the four-day civil aviation show at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, where the SJ-100 regional jet emerged as a major attraction. About the Aircraft: Strategic Significance for HAL: Relevance for Indian Aviation:

The Supreme Court on 28 January 2026 extended the tenure of its all-women committee of three former High Court judges, constituted to monitor rehabilitation efforts in violence-affected Manipur, by another six months. The committee was originally set up in August 2023. Composition of the CommitteeThe panel is headed by Justice Gita Mittal, former Chief Justice of a High Court, and includes Justice Shalini Phansalkar Joshi, a retired judge of the Read More …

On 28 January, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament at the commencement of the Budget Session, outlining the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat. Her address highlighted key achievements and priorities across social justice, economic growth, infrastructure development, national security, and India’s global engagement. Constitutional Provisions: Articles 86 and 87 Nature and Purpose of the President’s Address

The Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, was held on 29 January at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi. The event formally brought the Republic Day festivities to a close. About the Beating Retreat CeremonyBeating Retreat is a traditional ceremony that signifies the end of Republic Day celebrations in India. It is held every year on the evening of January 29, three days after Republic Day, Read More …

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on 29 January 2026 issued a notice to the Rajasthan government in connection with protests by the Kalbelia community in Barmer district. The protests were triggered by the community’s demand for a designated burial ground for their deceased members. Burial Practices of the Kalbelia CommunityKalbelias follow the Nath tradition, under which the dead are buried rather than cremated. However, unlike other communities that have Read More …