Image

India to Host First Global Conference on Democracy and Election Management in 2026

January 08, 2026

IICDEM 2026: Election Commission Positions India as Global Hub for Electoral Governance

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM)–2026 from January 21 to 23, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The three-day event marks a significant step in positioning India as a global platform for dialogue, cooperation, and capacity building in democratic governance and election management.

Month: 

Category: 

UN Declares 2026 as International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists

January 08, 2026

Why Grasslands and Pastoralists Are Central to Global Climate Action

The United Nations has declared 2026 as the ‘International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists’, drawing global attention to ecosystems that are critical for climate stability yet remain largely overlooked in climate policy. The decision comes amid growing concern that global climate action remains overwhelmingly forest-centric, despite strong scientific evidence that grasslands and savannahs are equally vital for carbon storage, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.

Month: 

Category: 

Goa CM Launches New Edition of History That India Ignored

January 08, 2026

Book Revisits Unsung Freedom Fighters, Savarkar and Goa’s Liberation

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday launched the latest edition of History That India Ignored, authored by veteran journalist and Prem Prakash, Chairman of Asian News International. Describing the book as a crucial corrective to selective historiography, the Chief Minister said it plays an important role in reconnecting younger generations with overlooked chapters of India’s freedom struggle.

Month: 

Category: 

FSS Becomes First Payments Firm to Achieve ISO-IEC 42001 AI Certification

January 08, 2026

ISO/IEC 42001 Milestone: FSS Sets Benchmark for Ethical AI in Payments

Financial Software and Systems (FSS) has become the first payments company in India, the Middle East, APAC, and South Africa to be certified as an ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Lead, marking a major milestone in responsible artificial intelligence adoption. The achievement reinforces FSS’s leadership in ethical, regulated, and enterprise-grade use of AI across payments and banking technology.

Month: 

Category: 

Nagauri Ashwagandha Gets GI Tag: Boost for Rajasthan's Medicinal Farming and Exports

January 08, 2026

Nagaur's Ashwagandha Earns Coveted GI Tag, Boosting Rajasthan's Medicinal Heritage

In a significant recognition for Rajasthan's agricultural sector, 'Nagauri Ashwagandha' has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Centre. This status grants the distinctive medicinal root, cultivated in Nagaur district, a protected identity and marks a historic achievement for the farmers of the Marwar region. It becomes Rajasthan's second major GI-registered agricultural product, following Sojat Mehendi.

Month: 

Category: