JSW Motors Limited, the passenger mobility division of JSW Group, is preparing to launch its first India-made automobile in 2026. The Jetour T2 SUV will be the debut model under the JSW badge, marking the company’s independent entry into the Indian automotive market. Assembly will take place at the new…
Month: January 2026
MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…
CCI Clears ChrysCapital-Led Acquisition of Nash Industries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of a stake in Nash Industries (I) Private Limited by a consortium of private equity investors led by ChrysCapital Fund X, along with Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Limited. The regulatory clearance marks a significant development…
Consumer Affairs Pushes Faster Justice Digitally
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organised a Regional Workshop on Consumer Protection in Patna on 13 January 2026. Officials from Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha participated to discuss measures for faster grievance redressal, improved order compliance, and tackling challenges in digital markets, including dark patterns and…
10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day: Honouring India’s Heroes
India will observe the 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day on 14 January 2026, honouring the valour, sacrifices, and dedicated service of military veterans. The main commemorative event will be held at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh gracing the occasion. Veterans residing in Delhi and…
Netflix, PSA Conclude Inspiring Innovators Project
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India on January 13 marked the culmination of ‘Inspiring Innovators – Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaan’, a national skilling initiative developed in collaboration with the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. The closing ceremony was held in New Delhi,…
India to Launch Responsible Nations Index on Jan 19
New Delhi: India is set to introduce a new global benchmark aimed at redefining how nations are evaluated on the world stage, shifting the focus from economic power to ethical and responsible governance. The Responsible Nations Index (RNI), an India-led initiative, will be formally launched on January 19, 2026, at…
“Indian Scientists Reveal Stem Cell Ageing Secret”
Scientists in India have uncovered a critical insight into how ageing affects the body, revealing that the deterioration of tissues may begin not within stem cells themselves, but in the support cells that surround and sustain them. The discovery opens promising new directions for research aimed at promoting healthy ageing…
G-RAM-G Mission Rooted in Evidence, Not Assumptions: Jitendra Singh
The Viksit Bharat Energy for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin), popularly known as G-RAM-G, is firmly grounded in evidence, experience and ground realities rather than assumptions or apprehensions, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised…
SECI Earns ‘Excellent’ MoU Rating for FY 2024–25
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has earned an “Excellent” rating for its performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2024–25. The top-tier rating underscores SECI’s strong institutional performance, sound governance practices, and effective…
