Tripura Achieves a First in Power Sector Cyber Security

Tripura has reached a significant milestone in power sector governance with the Tripura State Load Dispatch Centre becoming the first Load Dispatch Centre in Northeast India to secure ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. The achievement strengthens cyber security protections for critical electricity infrastructure and enhances resilience of the regional and national power grid against digital threats.

Assam Sets a New Benchmark in Public Oncology Care

Assam is poised to become the first state in India to introduce proton therapy for cancer treatment within the public health system. The state government has decided to procure a high-end proton therapy machine at an estimated cost of ₹500 crore, marking a landmark advancement in specialised oncology care. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who confirmed that the tendering process has already begun.

A Major Reform in Public Financial Management

The Union government has launched an integrated e-bill platform to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore annually, marking a significant reform in India’s public financial management architecture. The platform was inaugurated in New Delhi by Union Fertilisers Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and aims to replace manual, paper-based processes with a seamless digital workflow, improving transparency, efficiency and speed in subsidy disbursement.

Republic Day Parade 2026: Tradition, Terrain and the Silent Strength of India’s Armed Forces

The Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, is set to add a distinctive chapter to India’s ceremonial and military history. For the first time since Independence, the parade along Kartavya Path will feature a dedicated animal contingent of the Indian Army. This symbolic yet operationally significant inclusion highlights an often-overlooked reality of modern warfare: even in an age of drones, satellites and artificial intelligence, animals remain indispensable to military effectiveness in some of the world’s harshest terrains.

Official Nod Opens the 2026 Season

The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission for the first Jallikattu event of 2026 to be held on 3 January at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district. The approval, issued via a government gazette, formally marks the start of the annual bull-taming season—an event of deep cultural resonance in the state.