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World Bank Upgrades India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 7.2 Percent for FY26

January 15, 2026

World Bank Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 7.2% for FY 2025–26

The World Bank has upgraded India’s economic growth outlook, projecting GDP growth of 7.2 per cent for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The upward revision reflects the strength of domestic demand, continuity of structural reforms, and India’s ability to withstand global trade headwinds. The assessment was presented in the Bank’s flagship Global Economic Prospects report.

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Delhi Launches 81 New Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to Boost Primary Healthcare

January 15, 2026

Delhi Expands Primary Healthcare Network with 81 New Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

The Delhi government has taken a major step towards strengthening neighbourhood-level healthcare by inaugurating 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the national capital. The expansion, launched on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, underlines the government’s commitment to accessible, affordable, and preventive healthcare for all residents.

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Indian Railways Launches OTP-Based Ticketing to Check Illegal Bookings

January 14, 2026

Indian Railways Introduces OTP-Based Ticket Verification to Curb Misuse

Indian Railways has rolled out a One-Time Password (OTP)–based ticket verification system to tighten passenger identity checks and tackle irregular booking practices. The initiative is aimed at improving transparency, enhancing travel security, and limiting the role of unauthorised agents in high-demand routes.

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Tyler Prize Honours Scientist Revealing Climate Role of Underground Fungi

January 14, 2026

Underground Fungal Networks Earn Global Recognition for Climate Science Breakthrough

American evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has been honoured with the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for reshaping scientific understanding of the vast underground fungal systems that quietly sustain ecosystems and regulate Earth’s climate. Her work has brought global attention to mycorrhizal fungi—organisms once ignored, now recognised as pillars of planetary health.

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UAE Passport Ranks 5th Globally in Henley Passport Index 2026

January 14, 2026

UAE Passport Reaches Record High in Global Mobility Rankings

The United Arab Emirates has secured a historic position in international mobility, with its passport ranked fifth globally in the Henley Passport Index 2026. This is the highest ranking ever achieved by the UAE and confirms its status as the strongest passport in the Middle East, reflecting years of consistent diplomacy, internal stability and outward-looking foreign policy.

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