Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Tech
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asked officials to expand technology-led governance and step up the use of AI tools to speed up decisions and grievance resolution. Officials said hundreds of services are being delivered via a WhatsApp-based platform, reflecting how digital channels are becoming central to public service delivery.
World
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a successful India makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure” after attending India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi with European Council President Antonio Costa. Their visit sets the stage for the India–EU summit on 27 January 2026, where trade and wider cooperation are expected to dominate.
Sports
India beat New Zealand in Guwahati after restricting the visitors to 153/9, with Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav smashing quick unbeaten fifties in the chase. The win gave India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
Health
A year after a major Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune—where investigations pointed to contaminated water—reports say the Pune Municipal Corporation still lacks key upgrades such as a dedicated water treatment solution for affected areas. Hospitals and civic systems have improved in parts, but preparedness gaps remain, including surveillance, ICU capacity and access to critical drugs.
Politics
India’s 77th Republic Day programme at Kartavya Path in New Delhi carried a strong political message of unity and national capability. With the EU’s top leaders attending as chief guests and an India–EU summit due on 27 January 2026, the parade’s themes of ‘unity in diversity’ and military readiness were closely watched for what they signalled at home and abroad.
Business
Ratings agency Crisil said the RBI is likely to keep policy rates unchanged at its 4–6 February 2026 MPC meeting, citing early signs of inflation firming after the December cut. The report also projected India’s GDP growth could ease to about 6.7% in FY27, as the balance between growth and inflation remains the key policy focus.
Latest
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attending as chief guests. The day’s parade blended tradition and pageantry with a clear message on indigenous capabilities—defence platforms, cultural tableaux and the theme marking 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’.
World
The European Council said President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 16th EU–India Summit in New Delhi on 27 January 2026. The EU said trade, security and defence, the clean transition and people-to-people cooperation will be central to talks, with the two leaders also participating in Republic Day celebrations as guests of honour.
Business
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement after nearly 20 years of talks, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. The text is undergoing legal scrubbing, and the pact is expected to be signed later in 2026, with ratification steps on both sides before it can enter into force.
Tech
Google released a special Republic Day Doodle on 26 January 2026, celebrating India’s achievements in space exploration. The artwork highlights ISRO’s role and uses motifs such as rocket launches, satellites and the tricolour to signal national pride in recent missions and a growing role in global space collaboration.
Politics
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a “successful India” makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure after attending India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa were chief guests at the parade, ahead of the EU–India Summit scheduled for 27 January 2026.
Health
A year after Pune’s Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) outbreak—where investigations pointed to contaminated water as a likely cause—gaps remain in water safety and healthcare preparedness, according to a report. The Pune Municipal Corporation has not set up a dedicated water treatment plant in affected areas, and hospitals are still grappling with structural issues highlighted during the crisis.