- India-EU near ‘Mother of All Deals’, shared market of 2 billion people
India and the European Union have reached a decisive stage in their historic free trade agreement. The deal is expected to impact nearly one quarter of the global economy’s GDP.
- Artemis II Reaches the Launch Pad, Countdown to the Lunar Mission Begins
NASA’s Artemis II rocket has arrived at the launch pad, marking the start of the countdown for the first crewed lunar mission.
- At 45, Nitin Nabin takes charge of the BJP
At 45, Nitin Navin has taken charge as the BJP’s national president. His unopposed election marks the rise of the party’s youngest leadership at the top.
- Delhi to Dehradun in Just Two and a Half Hours, Greenfield Expressway Ready
This high speed expressway will reduce both travel time and traffic, while also boosting trade and tourism.
- Expensive Farm Equipment Now at Half Price, Up to 50% Subsidy Under SMAM
Expensive farm equipment is now available at nearly half the cost under the SMAM scheme. armers can get up to 50 percent government subsidy on selected agricultural machinery.
- Foreign investors’ selling continues in January
Foreign investors withdrew ₹22,530 crore in the first half of January. Weak global cues kept pressure on the market.
- China’s Birthrate Hits a Historic Low, Biggest Decline since 1949
China’s births per thousand have fallen to a record low. The population decline for the fourth consecutive year has deepened the demographic crisis.
- Saudi Closer to Pakistan, UAE with India, New Gulf Axis
Saudi is tilting toward Pakistan, while the UAE stands with India. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s India visit signals this shift.
- Penalty of ₹22.20 Crore Imposed on IndiGo by DGCA Over IndiGo Flight Crisis
The DGCA investigation found serious lapses in operations and crew planning, which led to large scale cancellations and delays.
- Toxic Chemicals, Fire, Explosions: AI Raises Lab Risk
AI is entering laboratories but scientists warn it may ignore basic safety. This could lead to toxic chemicals, fires, or explosions.
- Iran Crisis Divides the World, Some Take Sides, Others Stay Away
The Iran crisis has split countries across the world. Some have taken clear sides, while others are keeping their distance.
- U.S. mediation over Venezuelan oil, millions of barrels enter the market
Venezuela’s stranded oil is now being brought to market with U.S. mediation. This is expected to provide relief to the oil dependent country’s economy.
- Markets Eye Q3 Earnings as FII Selling Keeps Sensex and Nifty Under Pressure
Continued selling by foreign institutional investors has kept market sentiment cautious, with both Sensex and Nifty remaining under pressure after last week’s decline.
- Crackdown on smartphones, Apple, Samsung and Google oppose the proposal to share source code
The Indian government has proposed stricter smartphone security standards, including source code sharing, to identify vulnerabilities and protect user data.
- ISRO’s PSLV C62 EOS N1 Mission to Kick Off India’s Space Journey in 2026
UPDATE: MISSION UNSUCCESSFUL The Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO is scheduled to…
Read more: ISRO’s PSLV C62 EOS N1 Mission to Kick Off India’s Space Journey in 2026
- Scientists Spot Galaxy Emitting Energy Equal to Ten Quintillion Hydrogen Bombs per Second
Scientists Spot a Galaxy Releasing Energy Equal to Ten Quintillion Hydrogen Bombs Every Second
- Emotional moment at Border 2 promotion as Major Hoshiar Singh’s wife blesses Varun Dhawan
During a Border 2 promotional event, the wife of Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya praised Varun Dhawan’s performance and blessed him, with the video quickly going viral on social media.
- After Years of Delay, NSE IPO May Finally Get Green Signal
SEBI’s indication of issuing an NOC by the end of January 2026 has raised hopes that the long delayed NSE IPO process may finally move forward.
- No Verdict Yet on Trump Tariffs, Supreme Court Keeps World Waiting
The US Supreme Court did not issue a ruling today in the high profile case challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs, prolonging uncertainty across global trade and financial markets.
- Big Rail Upgrade with 549 Trains Faster and 122 New Trains Launched
Indian Railways has increased the speed of 549 trains and launched 122 new services under Timetable of Trains 2026.
- This AI predicts the risk of 130 diseases from sleep signals
This artificial intelligence system can estimate the risk of more than 130 diseases by analyzing sleep signals from just a single night.
- Astronomers discover starless Galaxy made entirely of Dark Matter
Hubble Space Telescope observations have confirmed ‘Cloud-9’, a rare galaxy-scale object with no stars, dominated by dark matter and neutral hydrogen gas.
- Russia Carries Out Hypersonic Missile Strike in Western Ukraine
Russia’s use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile in western Ukraine has intensified security concerns across Europe and NATO.
- Historic SIP Investments in December, Softness Seen in Mutual Fund Inflows
SIP investments in December 2026 in the mutual fund industry reached a record high while overall fund inflows showed mild softness due to withdrawals from debt funds and slower momentum in some segments.
- Massive Recruitment Drive in MP, 7,500 Police Constable Posts Among 15,000 Vacancies
A major opportunity has emerged for government job aspirants in Madhya Pradesh. The Employees Selection Board has released the recruitment and entrance examination calendar for 2026, covering recruitments across police, education, health, and jail departments. Around 15,000 posts are set to be filled through this process, with nearly 2 million candidates expected to participate. The teacher eligibility test for about 30,000 posts is scheduled to be held during July and August.
- ₹1,670 crore Ganga Sagar Bridge project explained: Plan benefits, timeline and public impact
- Government to Review All Major Central Schemes Ahead of Budget 2026
The central government has decided to conduct a comprehensive review of all major central schemes ahead of Budget 2026.
- This week on OTT: New releases from Netflix to ZEE5
This week brings a dose of action and thriller for OTT audiences. New films and series on Netflix and Prime Video have grabbed headlines as soon as they were released.
- Ayushman Vay Vandana Card: Benefits and Process
Ayushman Vay Vandana Card is provided for senior citizens aged 70 years and above, under which eligible elderly beneficiaries are entitled to free and cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per year.
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna (PM-KISAN)
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, eligible farmer families receive financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year, transferred directly to their bank accounts in three equal installments. The scheme includes provisions such as e-KYC, Aadhaar bank linking, and land verification to ensure transparent and accurate delivery of benefits to rightful beneficiaries.
English
India and the European Union have reached a decisive stage in their historic free trade agreement. The deal is expected to impact nearly one quarter of the global economy’s GDP.
NASA’s Artemis II rocket has arrived at the launch pad, marking the start of the countdown for the first crewed lunar mission.
At 45, Nitin Navin has taken charge as the BJP’s national president. His unopposed election marks the rise of the party’s youngest leadership at the top.
This high speed expressway will reduce both travel time and traffic, while also boosting trade and tourism.
Expensive farm equipment is now available at nearly half the cost under the SMAM scheme. armers can get up to 50 percent government subsidy on selected agricultural machinery.
Foreign investors withdrew ₹22,530 crore in the first half of January. Weak global cues kept pressure on the market.
China’s births per thousand have fallen to a record low. The population decline for the fourth consecutive year has deepened the demographic crisis.
Saudi is tilting toward Pakistan, while the UAE stands with India. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s India visit signals this shift.
The DGCA investigation found serious lapses in operations and crew planning, which led to large scale cancellations and delays.
AI is entering laboratories but scientists warn it may ignore basic safety. This could lead to toxic chemicals, fires, or explosions.
The Iran crisis has split countries across the world. Some have taken clear sides, while others are keeping their distance.
Venezuela’s stranded oil is now being brought to market with U.S. mediation. This is expected to provide relief to the oil dependent country’s economy.
Continued selling by foreign institutional investors has kept market sentiment cautious, with both Sensex and Nifty remaining under pressure after last week’s decline.
The Indian government has proposed stricter smartphone security standards, including source code sharing, to identify vulnerabilities and protect user data.
UPDATE: MISSION UNSUCCESSFUL The Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO is scheduled to… Read more: ISRO’s PSLV C62 EOS N1 Mission to Kick Off India’s Space Journey in 2026
Scientists Spot a Galaxy Releasing Energy Equal to Ten Quintillion Hydrogen Bombs Every Second
During a Border 2 promotional event, the wife of Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya praised Varun Dhawan’s performance and blessed him, with the video quickly going viral on social media.
SEBI’s indication of issuing an NOC by the end of January 2026 has raised hopes that the long delayed NSE IPO process may finally move forward.
The US Supreme Court did not issue a ruling today in the high profile case challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs, prolonging uncertainty across global trade and financial markets.
Indian Railways has increased the speed of 549 trains and launched 122 new services under Timetable of Trains 2026.
This artificial intelligence system can estimate the risk of more than 130 diseases by analyzing sleep signals from just a single night.
Hubble Space Telescope observations have confirmed ‘Cloud-9’, a rare galaxy-scale object with no stars, dominated by dark matter and neutral hydrogen gas.
Russia’s use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile in western Ukraine has intensified security concerns across Europe and NATO.
SIP investments in December 2026 in the mutual fund industry reached a record high while overall fund inflows showed mild softness due to withdrawals from debt funds and slower momentum in some segments.
A major opportunity has emerged for government job aspirants in Madhya Pradesh. The Employees Selection Board has released the recruitment and entrance examination calendar for 2026, covering recruitments across police, education, health, and jail departments. Around 15,000 posts are set to be filled through this process, with nearly 2 million candidates expected to participate. The teacher eligibility test for about 30,000 posts is scheduled to be held during July and August.
The West Bengal government has approved the ₹1,670 crore Ganga Sagar Bridge… Read more: ₹1,670 crore Ganga Sagar Bridge project explained: Plan benefits, timeline and public impact
The central government has decided to conduct a comprehensive review of all major central schemes ahead of Budget 2026.
This week brings a dose of action and thriller for OTT audiences. New films and series on Netflix and Prime Video have grabbed headlines as soon as they were released.
Ayushman Vay Vandana Card is provided for senior citizens aged 70 years and above, under which eligible elderly beneficiaries are entitled to free and cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per year.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, eligible farmer families receive financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year, transferred directly to their bank accounts in three equal installments. The scheme includes provisions such as e-KYC, Aadhaar bank linking, and land verification to ensure transparent and accurate delivery of benefits to rightful beneficiaries.
