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Delhi Police Trace Over 1,300 Missing Persons in Southwest District Under Operation Milap

January 03, 2026

Over 1,300 Missing Persons Traced in a Year

The Delhi Police have traced as many as 1,303 missing persons in the southwest district over the past year under Operation Milap. The traced individuals include 434 children and 869 adults, reflecting sustained district-level efforts to reunite families and reinforce public confidence in law enforcement. Focused action continued through December 2025, adding to the overall success of the initiative.

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Draft Social Security Code Rules Propose New Eligibility Norms for Gig and Platform Workers

January 03, 2026

Centre Unveils Draft Social Security Code Rules

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules under the Social Security Code that could significantly reshape welfare coverage for gig and platform workers across India. Issued for public consultation, the proposal seeks to operationalise social security provisions for workers engaged with food delivery, quick commerce and ride-hailing platforms, while also defining compliance responsibilities for aggregators.

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India–Bangladesh Begin Talks to Renew Ganga Water Sharing Treaty Ahead of 2026 Expiry

January 03, 2026

India–Bangladesh Reopen Dialogue on Ganga Waters

India and Bangladesh have formally initiated discussions to renew the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty, which is set to expire in December 2026, thirty years after it was signed. The renewed engagement marks a sensitive phase in bilateral relations as both countries reassess hydrological realities, climate pressures and political considerations linked to one of South Asia’s most critical transboundary river agreements.

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Tripura Sets Cyber Security Benchmark in Power Sector with ISO 27001 Certification

January 03, 2026

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.

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Assam to Introduce Proton Therapy in Public Healthcare: A National First

January 03, 2026

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.

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