Kalpetta Becomes India’s First End-to-End Digital District Judiciary with AI Tools

India has taken a landmark step in judicial reform with the virtual inauguration of the country’s first fully paperless district judiciary at Kalpetta in Wayanad district, Kerala. The initiative, inaugurated by Surya Kant, marks a decisive shift toward technology-driven, citizen-centric justice delivery and sets a precedent for courts across the country.

Anamalai Tiger Reserve Adopts Digital MSTrIPES App for Upcoming National Wildlife Census

In a significant technological upgrade for wildlife conservation, forest personnel at Tamil Nadu’s Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) will utilise the advanced Monitoring System for Tigers: Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (MSTrIPES) application during the imminent tiger and wildlife census. This digital shift is part of the broader All India Tiger Estimation Survey 2026 and is expected to markedly enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and integration of ecological data collected.

Indian Railways to Honour 100 Personnel with Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar–2025

Indian Railways will confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar–2025 on 100 officers and employees, recognising exemplary service and exceptional contributions to the organisation. The awards celebrate individuals and teams whose work has strengthened railway operations, safety standards, innovation, and public service delivery across the country.

Amit Shah Calls for Nationwide Participation in Somnath Swabhiman Parv

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has urged people across India to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, being observed at Somnath in Gujarat from January 8 to January 11. The four-day commemoration marks 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on the Somnath temple and seeks to underline the resilience and continuity of Sanatan culture through centuries of adversity.

India May Ease Curbs on Chinese Firms in Government Tenders

India is preparing to roll back restrictions imposed five years ago on Chinese companies bidding for government contracts, indicating a measured reset in economic engagement with China amid a relative easing of border tensions. The move, being steered by the finance ministry, could reopen access to public procurement opportunities estimated at $700–750 billion, though final approval is still awaited.