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Supreme Court Recognizes Menstrual Hygiene as Constitutional Right
The Supreme Court of India made a big decision saying that having clean menstrual products and toilets in schools is a basic right.
They also talked about how important it is for girls to be able to go to school during their periods.
On Republic Day, Maharashtra won the best float for showing Ganeshotsav.
The President of India spoke to the Parliament, and the Finance Minister presented the budget, which focuses on helping poor and underprivileged people.
There were also talks between India and the European Union, and India and Arab countries.
New rules were made for managing waste and protecting wetlands.
The government is planning new technology to make roads safer.
There was news about a virus called Nipah, and some important people like Sir Mark Tully and Father Kunnunkal passed away.
Arundhati Roy won a book award, and there was a big tennis tournament where Elena Rybakina and Carlos Alcaraz won.
There was also news about a new weapon called the discombobulator used in a military strike.
The Supreme Court recognized access to menstrual hygiene as a constitutional right, directing the Centre and states to provide free sanitary napkins and functional toilets in all schools.
Maharashtra won the best tableau at the Republic Day parade for its display on 'Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta'.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, focusing on the poor and underprivileged.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 projected a GDP growth of 6.8-7.2% for the next fiscal year, with a potential to achieve 7.5% in FY27.
The Jal Jeevan Mission was extended till 2028 with enhanced financial support, and new rules were introduced for solid waste management and the designation of new Ramsar sites.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Centre and states, President Droupadi Murmu, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, European Council President António Costa, Union Jal Shakti Minister, UGC, India and EU leaders, India and Arab League Member States, European Union, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Sir Mark Tully, Arundhati Roy, Father Kunnunkal, Elena Rybakina, Carlos Alcaraz, President Donald Trump
- What
- Supreme Court verdict on menstrual hygiene, Republic Day parade, President's address to Parliament, Economic Survey 2025-26, Union Budget 2026, Jal Jeevan Mission, OCI card, UGC Regulations 2026, India-EU FTA, India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, IRGC listing, India Energy Week 2026, Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, New Ramsar Sites, V2V Technology, Nipah Virus, Deaths of Sir Mark Tully and Father Kunnunkal, Arundhati Roy's award, Australian Open 2026, Discombobulator
- Where
- India, European Union, Arab League Member States, Thailand, Taiwan, Nepal
- When
- January 26 to February 1, 2026
- Why
- To ensure access to menstrual hygiene as a constitutional right, celebrate Republic Day, address Parliament, present economic survey and budget, provide tap connections to rural households, facilitate mobility for Indian students and professionals, deepen ties in security and defence, promote circular economy, designate wetlands of international importance, prevent road accident deaths, manage Nipah virus cases, honor notable personalities, recognize achievements in tennis, use weapon in military strike
Key facts
- Court Directive
- Free sanitary napkins and functional toilets in all schools
- Constitutional Right
- Menstrual hygiene as a right to life and personal liberty under Article 21
- Republic Day Parade
- Maharashtra won best tableau for 'Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta'
- Economic Survey 2025-26
- Projected GDP growth of 6.8-7.2% for next fiscal year
- Union Budget 2026
- Focus on poor, underprivileged, and disadvantaged groups
- Jal Jeevan Mission
- Extension till 2028 with enhanced financial support
- OCI Card
- European Council President António Costa holds OCI card
- UGC Regulations 2026
- Mandates Equal Opportunity Centres, Equity Committees, and Equity Squads
- India-EU FTA
- Graded approach to contentious issues, excludes agriculture products
- India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Highest institutional mechanism driving India-Arab partnership
- IRGC Listing
- EU lists Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization
- India Energy Week 2026
- Flagship global energy platform held in Goa
- Solid Waste Management Rules 2026
- Mandatory segregation of waste into four streams
- New Ramsar Sites
- Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand added to Ramsar list
- V2V Technology
- Government planning to launch Vehicle-to-Vehicle safety technology
- Nipah Virus
- Viral infection affecting animals and humans, no antivirals available
- Sir Mark Tully
- Broadcaster and influential foreign correspondent, passed away at 90
- Arundhati Roy
- Won Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026 for 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'
- Father Kunnunkal
- Jesuit priest and Padma Shri awardee, passed away at 99
- Australian Open 2026
- Elena Rybakina won women's singles, Carlos Alcaraz won men's singles
- Discombobulator
- Weapon used in military strike on Venezuela, details unclear
Quotes
Melissa Berton
American educator
“A period should end a sentence – not a girl’s education.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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