January 1, 2026

Tamil Nadu Govt Declares ₹183.86 Crore Bonuses and Pongal Gifts for Over 9.9 Lakh Employees

Tamil Nadu announces bonuses and Pongal gifts for 9.9 lakh employees for 2024-25, costing ₹183.86 crore. CM M.K. Stalin directs ₹3,000 bonus for ‘C’ & ‘D’ groups and ₹1,000 gifts for pensioners.

January 1, 2026

Lokpal Cancels ₹5 Crore Tender for Seven Luxury BMW Cars After Backlash

Lokpal has withdrawn its ₹5 crore tender to buy seven high-end BMW cars amid sharp criticism. The move came after opposition parties and activists slammed the procurement decision.

January 1, 2026

Marathi Groups Demand 80% Job Reservation, Marathi Candidates in Mumbai Elections

Over a dozen Marathi socio-cultural organizations released the 'Marathinama' manifesto demanding 80% job reservation for Maharashtra domiciles and Marathi candidates in upcoming Mumbai municipal elections. They criticized Congress for a separate north Indian manifesto and seek political support for Marathi rights.

January 1, 2026

Opposition Charges Bias in Thane Election Nomination Rejections

Opposition parties slam returning officer for allegedly favoring Shiv Sena in Thane Municipal elections. Several nominations rejected, sparking protests and hunger strike plans.

January 1, 2026

National Sports Governance Act Partially Enforced; National Sports Board and Tribunal Set Up

From January 1, 2026, the National Sports Governance Act’s key provisions came into force, launching an all-powerful National Sports Board and Tribunal to reform sports management in India.