Indian Army declares 2026 as 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' and affirms Operation Sindoor still ongoing

Exam-focused facts from the 7 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Army declared 2026 as the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' to boost connectivity, real-time decision-making, and combat effectiveness.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi stated that jointness, self-reliance, and innovation are the core pillars of military power.
Gen Dwivedi confirmed that Operation Sindoor, initiated last year against the enemy's nefarious designs, continues even today.