Pune Grand Tour 2026: MS Dhoni Named Goodwill Ambassador
MS Dhoni becomes Goodwill Ambassador for Pune Grand Tour 2026, India’s first UCI-recognised multi-stage road cycling race with global teams.

MS Dhoni becomes Goodwill Ambassador for Pune Grand Tour 2026, India’s first UCI-recognised multi-stage road cycling race with global teams.

The US has suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 countries from January 21. Know reasons, affected nations, India’s exclusion, and exam facts.

Yemen appoints Shaya Mohsen Zindani as new prime minister after Salem bin Breik resigns, amid Saudi-UAE tensions and ongoing conflict.

Huntington’s disease explained with latest gene therapy research, causes, brain impact, and important facts for exams and current affairs.

Over 38 thatched houses of the Konda Reddi tribe were destroyed in a fire at Sarlanka village, Kakinada district. No casualties reported.
Karnataka Bank wins top honour at IBA Banking Technology Awards for Best Fintech & DPI Adoption, showcasing strong digital transformation.

DAY-NRLM launches National Campaign on Entrepreneurship to boost non-farm livelihoods and create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis across rural India.

Gujarat intensifies Karuna Abhiyan before Uttarayan with vets, volunteers, rescue centres and digital support to protect birds and animals.

Explore Army Day 2026, its history, and India’s missile strength including Agni, BrahMos, Astra, and Akash under credible deterrence policy.

Responsible Nations Index to launch on Jan 19. Know its objectives, dimensions, coverage, institutions involved, and importance for global governance.

Discover the true meaning of cold in physics, absolute zero, laser cooling, Bose–Einstein condensates, and why ultracold science matters today.

India climbs five places to rank 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2026, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations.

Tripura Gramin Bank becomes the first Gramin Bank in India to launch a solar-powered ATM van, boosting sustainable rural banking and financial inclusion.

Indian Olympic Association launches NOEDP and revives National Olympic Academy to strengthen athlete education, governance, and Olympic values in India.

Astronomers discover a rare multicoloured bow shock from a magnetised white dwarf, challenging existing models of stellar evolution and space dynamics.

FDA approves Zycubo, the first authorised treatment for Menkes disease, offering new hope for children with this rare genetic disorder.

NASA’s Artemis II mission plans a crewed Moon flyby in 2026, marking the first human lunar mission in over 50 years. Key facts and timeline.

The iconic Chadar Trek in Ladakh has been delayed due to unsafe ice on the Zanskar River, raising safety and climate change concerns.

World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.2% for FY 2025–26, citing strong domestic demand, tax reforms, and export resilience.

Delhi government launches 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, expanding primary healthcare, digital health services, and Ayushman Bharat benefits.