Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Tech
IIT Madras has introduced ‘AI for All’, a digital learning programme offering six free courses taught in Hindi on the SWAYAM Plus platform. The initiative aims to broaden access to AI education by removing cost barriers and expanding learning opportunities for Hindi-speaking audiences.
World
The United States issued Republic Day greetings to India on 26 January 2026, calling the relationship a ‘historic bond’ and pointing to cooperation spanning defence, energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies, as well as engagement through the Quad for the Indo-Pacific.
Politics
The Union government has announced the schedule for Parliament’s Budget Session 2026, starting 28 January and continuing in two phases until 2 April, with a break after 13 February and resumption on 9 March. The session will open with the President’s address to a joint sitting of both Houses.
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India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a full-scale Kartavya Path parade led by President Droupadi Murmu, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests. The event also highlighted 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ and drew heavy security across the capital.
Health
One year after Pune faced a major Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak linked to suspected contaminated water, a report says systemic gaps remain. The PMC is yet to set up a dedicated water treatment plant in affected areas, while hospitals and civic agencies continue to work on surveillance, reporting and critical drug readiness.
Tech
Google released a Republic Day 2026 Doodle celebrating India’s space journey, featuring a rocket launch and motifs of satellites and planetary orbits. The illustration salutes ISRO’s role in advancing science and technology and ties national pride to India’s expanding global presence in space.
Tech
Nasscom has asked the government to widen ESOP tax-deferment benefits to more DPIIT-recognised startups and to remove ambiguity around whether using Indian data centres creates a taxable presence for foreign cloud providers.
Politics
An intelligence input cited by India Today claims a suspected ‘26-26’ conspiracy linked to Pakistan’s ISI and terror groups, prompting heightened security and a Delhi Police wanted notice carrying a photo of an alleged AQIS operative.
World
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are in India for the 16th EU-India Summit on 27 January 2026, with trade, security, clean transition and people-to-people ties set to dominate talks.
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India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a major parade in New Delhi, blending military hardware, flypasts and cultural tableaux as national leaders hosted visiting EU chiefs as guests of honour.
Health
The Union Health Ministry has said there is no surge in HMPV cases in India, while urging states to step up surveillance for SARI and ILI and increase public awareness on preventing respiratory infections.
Business
Ahead of the Union Budget on 1 February 2026, expectations include individual income-tax relief, simplified customs duties, dispute amnesty ideas and a clearer plan for debt reduction amid geopolitical uncertainty.