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NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme: Linking Retirement Savings with Healthcare Spending

February 01, 2026

NSPS: A New Attempt to Blend Pension and Healthcare Planning

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) on a pilot basis, introducing a novel idea—using a portion of retirement savings to meet healthcare expenses. While the scheme offers flexibility for routine medical costs, financial planners caution that it is suitable only for a narrow group of subscribers and should not be viewed as an alternative to health insurance.

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Rare Jumping Spider Species Recorded in Assam for the First Time in India

February 01, 2026

Rare Jumping Spider Expands India’s Biodiversity Record

India’s biodiversity map has gained a notable new entry with the documentation of a rare jumping spider species in Assam. Researchers have recorded Colyttus bilineatus for the first time in the country, underscoring the ecological significance of southern Assam and the need for closer scientific attention to its forest ecosystems.

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Uttar Pradesh Wins ‘Most Proactive State’ Award Under UDAN for Boosting Regional Air Connectivity

February 01, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Leads in Regional Aviation Expansion

Uttar Pradesh has strengthened its position in India’s civil aviation ecosystem after being awarded the ‘Most Proactive State’ honour under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)–UDAN in the Non-Priority Area category. The national recognition highlights the state’s sustained efforts to expand affordable air connectivity, especially by linking smaller cities with major economic centres.

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India UPI Set for Japan Launch, Expanding Global Digital Payments Footprint

January 27, 2026

UPI Heads to Japan in Major Global Expansion Move

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is set to enter Japan, marking another milestone in the internationalisation of India’s flagship digital payments system. The planned rollout reflects growing global confidence in India’s real-time payment architecture and highlights UPI’s emergence as a model for cross-border digital finance.

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EU Gives Final Nod to Ban on Russian Gas Imports, Ends Energy Reliance by 2027

January 27, 2026

EU Legally Seals Exit From Russian Gas Supplies

European Union member states have formally approved a landmark regulation banning imports of Russian gas, transforming a long-standing political commitment into binding law. The decision represents a decisive geopolitical and economic shift, coming nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and signalling Europe’s intent to permanently end energy dependence on Moscow.

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