The National Sports Governance Act also partially came into effect from January 1, 2026. This Act establishes the National Olympic Committee, the National Paralympic Committee, and the National and Regional Sports Federations for each sport.
The first International Spice Routes Conference was organised in Kochi, Kerala, from January 6 to 8, 2026. The event, organised by the Muziris Heritage Project, was held at the historic Bolgatty Palace, Ernakulam, a site intrinsically linked to centuries of maritime trade and cultural encounters.
