“IMPORTANT DAYS”

Indian Army Day 2026

Indian Army Day is observed every year on January 15 to honour the courage, discipline, and sacrifice of India’s soldiers. Indian Army Day 2026 is special as the grand parade is being held in Jaipur, marking the first time the event takes place in a public area outside a cantonment. The day commemorates a historic leadership transition in India’s military journey after Independence.

Pongal 2026

Pongal is one of the most important harvest festivals of South India. Pongal 2026 will be celebrated on Thursday, January 15, marking the main day of the four-day Pongal festival. The festival is dedicated to expressing gratitude to the Sun God, nature, and farmers for a successful harvest season and is widely observed in Tamil Nadu and by Tamil communities worldwide. Pongal 2026 is being celebrated on January 15, drawing attention as the most significant day of the traditional four-day Pongal festival observed across Tamil Nadu and other Tamil-speaking regions.

“AWARDS”

Karnataka Bank Bags IBA Award for Best Fintech & DPI Adoption

India’s banking sector continues to move rapidly towards digital transformation. In this context, Karnataka Bank has achieved a major milestone by winning a prestigious national-level technology award. The recognition highlights the bank’s consistent focus on fintech innovation, digital public infrastructure adoption, and customer-centric digital banking solutions. Karnataka Bank has emerged as the winner in the ‘Best Fintech & DPI Adoption’ category at the Indian Banks’ Association Banking Technology Awards 2026.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Centre Appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as New Director General of NIA

The Union government has announced key leadership appointments in India’s internal security framework. Senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Investigation Agency. The move comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen counter-terrorism and national security institutions. Alongside this, changes were also made at the helm of ITBP and BSF.

Centre Appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor as ITBP Chief; Praveen Kumar to Head BSF

The Union government has announced important leadership changes in India’s border security forces. Senior IPS officer Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed as the new Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, while the current ITBP chief Praveen Kumar will take charge as Director General of the Border Security Force. These appointments are part of routine administrative restructuring to ensure continuity and effectiveness in internal security.

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Appoints Vikas Chadha as Global CEO

India’s logistics and supply chain sector witnessed an important leadership change in January 2026. TVS Supply Chain Solutions, a key player in global logistics services, announced the appointment of Vikas Chadha as its Global Chief Executive Officer. The decision forms part of a structured succession plan as the company prepares for the retirement of its Managing Director in the coming financial year.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Tripura Gramin Bank Launches India’s First Solar-Powered ATM Van

In a major boost to sustainable and inclusive banking, Tripura Gramin Bank has launched India’s first fully solar-powered ATM van in January 2026. Named ‘TGB on Wheels’, this innovative mobile banking solution aims to provide uninterrupted ATM and basic banking services in rural and remote areas, especially where electricity supply is unreliable or absent.