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2026 to Mark New Era in Human Spaceflight with Gaganyaan and Artemis-II

January 02, 2026

2026: A Pivotal Year for Human Spaceflight

The year 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark moment for global human space exploration, with India and the United States preparing two transformative missions. India’s Gaganyaan G1 and NASA’s Artemis-II reflect rising technological ambition and a shift towards a more multipolar space order.

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Sri Lanka Honours Indian Navy for Swift Relief After Cyclone Ditwah

January 02, 2026

Sri Lanka Acknowledges India’s Humanitarian Support

Sri Lanka has formally recognised India’s rapid and large-scale humanitarian response following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, one of the country’s deadliest climate disasters in recent years. The acknowledgement underscores strong regional cooperation and India’s role as a first responder in the Indian Ocean region during emergencies.

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Assam Constitutes India’s First 8th State Pay Commission Ahead of 2026

January 02, 2026

Assam Takes the Lead on Pay Commission Reform

In a proactive administrative move, Assam has become the first state in India to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission, well ahead of the scheduled expiry of the 7th Pay Commission on January 1, 2026. The decision has drawn widespread attention from state government employees and pensioners, as it provides early direction on the next cycle of salary, allowance and pension revision.

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Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone in Uttar Pradesh

January 02, 2026

ESZ Notification and Conservation Intent

In a significant step for wetland protection in northern India, the Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh has been notified as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). The decision was announced by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh emphasising the need to safeguard fragile ecosystems while enabling sustainable development. The ESZ designation introduces regulatory oversight on activities surrounding the sanctuary, reducing ecological stress from unplanned construction, pollution, and land-use change.

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Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes Youngest Indian to Ski to the South Pole

January 02, 2026

Historic Feat in Antarctica

India’s adventure sports landscape witnessed a landmark moment as 18-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan successfully skied to the South Pole, becoming the youngest Indian and the second-youngest woman globally to achieve the feat. She reached the pole on December 27, 2025, after traversing nearly 115 kilometres across Antarctica under some of the harshest conditions on Earth.

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