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Odisha Launches Go East

Jun 29, 2026

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the "Go East" initiative on 27 June 2026 to accelerate industrial growth in eastern India. The programme establishes a Special Task Force and dedicated cell for investment facilitation. It also amends the Industrial Policy Resolution-2022 to prioritise 15 backward districts for non-mineral industries.

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FP-5 Flamingo Missile: 3,000 km Range

Jun 29, 2026

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Ukrainian forces struck the Titan-Barrikady defense plant in Volgograd on 27 June 2026 using five FP-5 Flamingo missiles. At least three missiles hit the target, damaging production facilities. The plant manufactures launchers for Russian strategic missile systems. The attack injured 10 people and disrupted military production.

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All-India Tiger Estimation 2026: 42 Tigers

Jun 29, 2026

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The sixth All-India Tiger Estimation began in January 2026 across Indian forests. The exercise uses sign surveys, camera traps, and genetic sampling. Preliminary findings from Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Telangana identified 42 individual tigers. The final report is expected in 2027. The previous estimation in 2022 counted 3,682 tigers.

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Statistics Day 2026: Theme

Jun 29, 2026

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India celebrates the 20th Statistics Day on June 29, 2026, with the theme "Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data." The day honors Professor P.C. Mahalanobis, founder of the Indian Statistical Institute. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation organizes the event to promote data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking.

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Bharat Taxi Launched

Jun 29, 2026

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi in Gujarat on 27 June 2026. It is India's first cooperation-based, driver-owned ride-hailing service. The platform follows a zero-commission model where drivers keep all earnings. The service launched in 14 cities and plans to cover the entire state within one month.

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