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Tamil Nadu Launches Urban Greening Policy to Build Climate-Resilient Cities

February 06, 2026

Tamil Nadu Pushes Urban Ecology into Core Governance

The Tamil Nadu government has formally launched its Urban Greening Policy under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission, marking a decisive shift towards climate-resilient, liveable and people-centric urban development. The policy was unveiled in Chennai by Chief Minister M K Stalin, signalling that urban ecology will now be a foundational element of planning and governance across the State.

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Iran Enters a New Chapter in Olympic Governance as Soraya Aghaei Joins IOC

February 06, 2026

Historic Breakthrough for Iran at the IOC

In a landmark moment for global sports governance, Soraya Aghaei has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first woman from Iran to join the prestigious body. Her election on February 4, 2026, also makes her the youngest serving IOC member, reflecting the organisation’s evolving emphasis on inclusivity and youth representation.

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Bhutan Queen Mother Honoured with Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025

February 06, 2026

Queen Mother of Bhutan Receives Prestigious Humanitarian Honour

Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the Queen Mother of Bhutan, has been conferred the 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award, 2025 at a special ceremony held at Bodoland University in western Assam. The honour recognises her lifelong dedication to humanitarian service, social upliftment, and inclusive development, while also symbolising enduring people-to-people ties between Bhutan and India.

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Karnataka to Conduct Panchayat Elections Using Ballot Papers Instead of EVMs

February 06, 2026

Karnataka Cabinet Opts for Paper-Based Voting

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the use of ballot papers and ballot boxes for upcoming panchayat elections, signalling a departure from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at the grassroots level. The decision reflects the state government’s assessment that public confidence in electronic voting has weakened in rural and local governance settings, prompting a shift towards more visible and traditional voting methods.

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US Launches Project Vault to Secure Critical Minerals and Cut China Dependence

February 06, 2026

US Moves to Secure Mineral Supply Chains

US President Donald Trump has announced Project Vault, a USD 12 billion (≈ rs1 lakh crore) initiative aimed at building a strategic stockpile of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The programme reflects rising concern in Washington over supply-chain vulnerabilities affecting defence, high-technology manufacturing, clean energy, and advanced electronics, particularly due to heavy reliance on China.

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