sustainability, and value-chain strengthening in the textile sector.
🌍 International Affairs & Global Developments
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) , recognising the role of pastoral communities in food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
In contrast, the United States , under President Donald Trump , announced withdrawal from 66 international organisations and treaties , reflecting a renewed “America First” approach.
The European Space Agency (ESA) officially cancelled the Mars Sample Return Mission , marking a strategic shift in planetary exploration priorities.
🛰️ Telecom, Insurance & Corporate Developments
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) empanelled RANext Technologies as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA) to evaluate digital infrastructure in buildings and real estate.
In the insurance sector, Bajaj Finserv completed the acquisition of Allianz SE’s stake in Bajaj Allianz General and Life Insurance , ending a long-standing Indo-German partnership.
📚 Culture, Literature & Important Observances
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the second edition of the book “History That India Ignored” in Panaji, contributing to historical discourse and cultural awareness.
World Hindi Day 2026 , observed on 10 January , reaffirmed India’s commitment to promoting Hindi as a global language, commemorating the first World Hindi Conference (1975) .
🕊️ Obituaries
India lost eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil , a pioneer in environmental conservation, and veteran BJP leader Kabindra Purkayastha , former Union Minister of State for Communications.
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