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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (101805) | |
341. Two remote tribal villages in Odisha go fully solar
- On January 6 2026, Olaba and Kandakela Devabhumi villages in Narsinghpur block of Cuttack district, Odisha, became the state’s first fully solar-powered tribal villages, achieving complete electrification through renewable energy.
- The project was implemented by TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited, which installed rooftop solar panels in about 80 households within 25 days, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for Below Poverty Line tribal families.
- Each installation received ₹30,000 central and ₹25,000 state subsidy, with ₹10 lakh funded by the District Mineral Foundation. Officials said the project will boost education, healthcare, livelihoods, and serve as a sustainability model.
342. PIB clears ₹26,000-crore Kamala Hydel Project in Arunachal
- On January 9, 2026, the Public Investment Board approved the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project costing ₹26,000 crore, to be developed on a tributary of the Subansiri River in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a senior government official.
- The project will be developed by a joint venture of NHPC Ltd and the Arunachal Pradesh government, financed through a 70:30 debt-equity ratio, with central grants, SGST reimbursement, and dedicated funding for flood moderation and infrastructure.
- Benefits include flood control in the Brahmaputra basin, 12% free power to the state, ₹40 crore annually for LADF, jobs, and infrastructure growth; additionally, a ₹3,000 crore power equipment testing project received in-principle approval.
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343. India’s exports to China surge 33% in sign of Delhi-Beijing thaw amid Trump’s tariffs
- On 9 January 2026, It was reported that, During April–November of the current fiscal, India’s exports to China rose 33% to $12.22 billion, marking the highest level in four years and reversing last year’s decline, according to commerce ministry data.
- Indian exporters boosted shipments across electronics, agriculture, marine products, and metals, driven partly by diversification as punitive US tariffs reduced competitiveness in America, prompting industry to seek alternative markets like China.
- Electronics exports, especially printed circuit boards, surged sharply; agriculture and metals also contributed. India is considering easing 2020 curbs on Chinese firms, improving trade ties, though the move has drawn political criticism and market concerns.
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344. Govt unveils district-led textiles transformation initiative
- On 8 January 2026 in New Delhi, the Textiles Ministry unveiled the DLTT initiative to transform 100 districts into Global Export Champions and uplift 100 Aspirational Districts as self-reliant textile hubs.
- The Textiles Ministry used a data-driven scoring model based on export performance, MSME ecosystem, and workforce presence, categorizing districts into Champion and Aspirational groups with tailored development strategies.
- Champion Districts will address advanced bottlenecks using Industry 4.0 and export linkages, while Aspirational Districts will focus on skilling, raw material banks, SHGs, and cooperatives, with special emphasis on Purvodaya regions in east and northeast India.
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345. "Shield Against Terror": Amit Shah Launches National IED Data System
- On January 9, 2026, at the NSG campus in Manesar, Union Home Minister virtually launched the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) to create a unified national platform for IED-related data and investigations.
- The Union Home Ministry and NSG developed NIDMS, enabling real-time, secure data sharing among police, state ATS, NIA, and central forces to analyse IED patterns, link cases, and strengthen counter-terror operations.
- NIDMS replaces fragmented records, aids post-blast forensics, tracks explosive materials, supports bomb disposal training, integrates advanced analytics, and aims to prevent future terror attacks through technology-driven intelligence and coordination.
346. Arunachal Cabinet Approves Purchase Of 40 Mobile Medical Units Under Vibrant Villages Programme
- On January 9, 2026, the Arunachal Pradesh cabinet approved a series of decisions covering healthcare, fire and emergency services, prisons, education, urban governance, and forest protection, aimed at strengthening public services and employment across the state.
- The Arunachal Pradesh government authorised HLL Lifecare Ltd. to expand diagnostics, digitise lab systems, modernise fire services through a new Bill, create posts across sectors, and reform governance using policy approvals and new recruitment rules.
- Measures include labs in 427 health units, tele-radiology benefiting 12,000 patients, 142 firefighter promotions, 91 jail posts, 58 education posts, a new urban directorate, and 324 tiger guard posts, aiming to improve welfare, safety, jobs, and conservation.
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347. India's data centre capacity more than doubled in 2025
- In 2025, across India , data centre capacity additions rose 103% YoY to 387 MW IT, up from 191 MW IT in 2024, according to a Savills India report.
- As per Savills India, growth was driven by global hyperscalers, domestic cloud players, and institutional investors, supported by rising cloud usage, AI workloads, 5G rollout, and IoT expansion.
- Total operational capacity reached 1,520 MW IT; Mumbai (34%), Delhi-NCR (20%), and Chennai (19%) led supply, while emerging markets like Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Kolkata gained traction; the market is projected to exceed 4 GW IT by 2030 at a 23% CAGR.
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348. Country's first Bioengineering Centre for Lung Health launched at IIT Hyderabad
- On january 7, 2026, the country's first-of-its-kind Bioengineering Centre of Excellence for Lung Health was launched at IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with the Institute for Lung Health (ILH), Germany.
- The Centre responds to a growing national and global need for advanced lung health research and aims to drive cutting-edge, interdisciplinary work at the interface of bioengineering and clinical medicine through a strong Indo-German partnership,
- The Centre is jointly led by Renu John, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and Soni Savai Pullamsetti (ILH, Germany) as its directors.
- The Indo-German collaboration integrates engineering and clinical science to develop non-invasive diagnostics, advanced therapies, and train future leaders in lung health research,
349. India becomes first country to produce indigenous bio-bitumen to build eco-friendly highways
- On January 7, 2026, India has developed bio-bitumen from renewable biomass feedstocks, making it the first country globally to commercialize this eco-friendly road construction material.
- The bio-bitumen significantly reduces carbon emissions and pollution compared to conventional bitumen, while meeting required performance standards for highway pavements and durability.
- This milestone aligns with India’s green infrastructure and climate goals, encouraging cleaner technologies and sustainable practices in national highway and transport projects.
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350. Department of Posts, Agriculture Ministry sign MoU to enable pan-India logistics for testing farm inputs
- On January 8, 2026, The Department of Posts and the Agriculture Ministry signed an MoU to enable pan-India transportation of seed, fertiliser, and pesticide samples for laboratory testing using India Post’s vast logistics network.
- By enabling faster and more reliable testing of agricultural inputs, the initiative aims to curb the circulation of spurious and substandard products, strengthen regulatory oversight, and protect farmers’ interests by ensuring timely availability of quality-certified inputs.
- Digital tracking and time-bound delivery through India Post will ensure secure, reliable, and transparent movement of agricultural samples, especially from remote and rural areas.