Top 10 Trending Topics in India (Jan 31, 2026): Supreme Court Menstrual Health Ruling, UGC 2026 Stay, and Gold-Silver Price Crash!

 "January 30, 2026, marks a historic pivot for India—from groundbreaking fundamental rights to a 'Mother of All Deals' with Europe."

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1. Landmark Ruling: Menstrual Health is now a Fundamental Right 🩸⚖️

In a historic verdict, the Supreme Court of India has declared the Right to Menstrual Health as a fundamental right under Article 21 (Right to Life).

• The Brief: The court has mandated that all schools (Government and Private) must provide free biodegradable sanitary napkins and ensure separate, functional toilets for girl students.

• The Impact: This is a massive win for gender equity, aimed at reducing the high dropout rates of adolescent girls in rural India.

2. The Ajit Pawar Tragedy: Black Box Recovered ✈️🖤

The nation is in mourning following the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday.

• The Brief: Today, investigators recovered the Black Box from the Learjet 45. The DGCA and AAIB are probing why the aircraft crashed just 200 meters from the runway.

• The Impact: Maharashtra’s politics is in a state of "turbulence" as the NCP legislature wing looks for new leadership, with Sunetra Pawar’s name currently trending.

3. UGC 2026 Equity Regulations Put in Abeyance 🛑🎓

The controversial UGC (Promotion of Equity) Regulations 2026 have been officially stayed by the Supreme Court.

• The Brief: The court called the new rules "prima facie vague" and "capable of misuse," fearing they might divide campus society.

• The Impact: Until the next hearing on March 19, the 2012 Regulations will remain in force. This brings a temporary halt to the "brouhaha" over general category exclusions.

4. Economic Survey 2026: India’s GDP Forecast at 7.4% 📈💰

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament ahead of the February 1st Budget.

• The Brief: India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy with a projected growth of 7.4%.

• The Impact: The survey highlights manufacturing and digital services as the primary engines of this "structural recovery."

5. The "Mother of All Deals": India-EU FTA Concluded 🇪🇺🤝

After nearly two decades of negotiations, the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed today.

• The Brief: Prime Minister Modi termed it "the mother of all deals." It eliminates tariffs on 96% of EU goods and gives Indian textiles and leather zero-duty access to Europe.

• The Impact: This deal is set to create a free market for two billion people, significantly boosting India’s export potential.

6. Precious Metals Wipeout: $3 Trillion Vanishes 📉💎

A massive "flash crash" in the gold and silver markets has shocked investors worldwide.

• The Brief: On the MCX, 24-carat gold dropped nearly 9% in a single day, while silver retreated from record highs.

• The Impact: Analysts cite massive profit-taking and speculative volatility, with some investors even alleging "market manipulation."

7. ISRO’s Disaster Management Milestone 🚀🛰️

Following a setback earlier this month, ISRO successfully launched an advanced Earth Observation Satellite (EOS).

• The Brief: This satellite is specifically designed to boost India’s disaster management, providing real-time data for floods and cyclones.

• The Impact: It solidifies India's position as a global leader in space-based climate monitoring.

8. Australian Open 2026: The "Djok-Alcaraz" Final 🎾🇦🇺

Tennis fans are losing it! Novak Djokovic (38) defeated Jannik Sinner in a 5-set marathon that ended at 1:30 AM in Melbourne.

• The Brief: Djokovic will now face World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday.

• The Impact: If Djokovic wins, he secures a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam. If Alcaraz wins, he completes his Career Grand Slam at age 22.

9. Martyrs' Day: A Nation Remembers 🕊️🙏

Today, India observed Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

• The Brief: PM Modi and President Murmu paid tributes at Rajghat, emphasizing the values of peace and non-violence.

10. Rupee Hits Record Low of 92.02 💵📉

The Indian Rupee touched its lowest-ever level against the US Dollar today, hitting 92.02.

• The Brief: Volatile geopolitical cues and a firm American currency are being blamed for the slide.

• The Impact: This may lead to higher import costs, especially for electronics and fuel, ahead of the Union Budget.