
Key highlights January is where festive narratives are tested. The October GST note gave the country a clean storyline—collections up, demand resilient, system steady. Press Information Bureau The number supporting it is official and large: ₹1,95,936 croregross. Press Information Bureau+1 But in 2026, the editor’s job is not to echo the storyline. It’s to complete it. First, explain what
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Key Highlights: As India assumes the BRICS Presidency in January 2026, the guiding philosophy is “Sovereign Multilateralism.”Unlike traditional alliances, this wave emphasizes that nations can cooperate on economic and security issues while maintaining absolute domestic sovereignty. The Ministry of External Affairs has noted that the 2026 agenda is about “Democratizing Global Governance.” This means reforming the UN Security Council and
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Key Highlights: On January 2, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, will launch the IIT Madras Global Research Foundation. This initiative represents a “Knowledge Diplomacy” pivot for India. The foundation acts as a central hub for international technology transfer. By establishing physical outposts in strategic global markets, India is positioning its
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Key Highlights: On January 1, 2026, India formally assumes the Presidency of the BRICS group. Following the 17th Summit in Brazil,the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has outlined a roadmap that mirrors India’s successful G20 “Jan Bhagidari” model. The 2026 Chairship is significant as it marks the first time India will lead the expanded bloc, focusing on the “Integrated BRICS” framework.
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