HPCL signed a 10-year LNG supply deal with ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. The contract covers 0.5 million tons of LNG per year for 10 years. The deal was signed in January 2026 in Abu Dhabi and comes under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.

India and UAE set a goal of $200 billion bilateral trade by 2032. This was announced during President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's visit to New Delhi, where he met PM Narendra Modi. The focus areas are energy, technology, and trade cooperation under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

The IMF projected India's GDP growth at 7.3% for FY 2025-26 in its January 2026 World Economic Outlook report. India remains the fastest-growing major economy. The report was issued from IMF HQ in Washington D.C. and is based on global inflation and trade data.

Oxfam International released its Annual Inequality Report at the 56th Annual World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos, Switzerland in January 2026. The report highlights global wealth disparity and inequality. Oxfam works to address poverty and inequality worldwide.

CISF launched the "Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon – 2026" covering coastal routes of western and southern India. It was flagged off in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. The event aims to spread awareness on coastal security and fitness and is organized under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Environment (Protection) Fund Rules 2026 were notified by the central government. According to the rules, 75% of collected fines will go to the State Consolidated Fund, while the remaining 25% remains with the central fund. The rules are framed under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and implemented by MoEFCC.

Valentino Garavani was an Italian fashion designer who passed away at 93 in January 2026. He founded the luxury brand "Valentino" in Rome and was famous for red dresses known as "Valentino Red." He designed for international celebrities and royalty.

RBI proposed interlinking CBDCs among BRICS countries to enhance cross-border digital payments. The proposal was announced during a BRICS finance meeting chaired by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. This initiative aligns with RBI's pilot e-rupee project.

Indian boxer Vijender Singh, who won India's first Olympic boxing medal at Beijing 2008, has been appointed to the Asian Boxing Council. The appointment was announced by the Asian Boxing Confederation. He represented India in the middleweight category.

INS Sudarshini embarked on the 10-month Lokayan-26 maritime expedition, covering multiple ASEAN and Indian Ocean countries. It was flagged off from Kochi, Kerala in January 2026. The objective is to enhance maritime cooperation and naval diplomacy.

C-DOT received the SKOCH Award-2025 for its indigenous cell broadcast solution, which enables mobile alerts during natural disasters and emergencies. C-DOT functions under the Ministry of Communications. The award was announced in January 2026 in New Delhi.

India ranked 16th globally in the Responsible Nation Index 2026, which evaluates nations on sustainability, governance, and human development. The report was released by the Global Responsibility Council. India improved by 3 ranks from the previous year.

Jharkhand implemented the rules of the PESA Act 1996 almost 25 years after the act was enacted. The implementation aims to empower gram sabhas in scheduled areas. The notification was issued by the Jharkhand Governor's office.

The WEF Global Risks Report 2026 named cybersecurity as India's biggest risk. The report was released during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. India faces rising cyber threats in banking and infrastructure. The government is implementing the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative.

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Aravali mountain range in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. It covers the area around the historic Kumbhalgarh Fort and is home to leopards, wolves, and sloth bears. It is managed by the Rajasthan Forest Department.