Tejashwi Yadav has been named the national working president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal in Patna in the presence of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. Hours before a key organisational meeting, his sister Rohini Acharya publicly questioned the party’s internal direction, claiming its command had shifted to “infiltrators and conspirators”. The development signals a consolidation of leadership but also highlights visible internal unease.
The ICC has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in next month’s men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to travel to India and sought to shift matches to Sri Lanka. The ICC said Bangladesh was given a deadline to confirm participation and proceeded with replacement when no confirmation came. The change also carries a major financial hit for the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Hospitals in Kolkata have reported a rise in cough, cold, fever and chest congestion cases as minimum temperatures fluctuated sharply over the past week. Doctors linked the spike to common respiratory viruses and winter pollution that worsens asthma and COPD symptoms. Clinicians advised symptomatic care and warned against unnecessary antibiotic use unless prescribed.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, died after a fire broke out while he was asleep inside a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi. Police said CCTV footage shows suspicious movement near the site, and investigators are examining whether the blaze was accidental or caused by an external act. No arrests had been made as of 25 January 2026.
The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for several regions as a western disturbance is expected to bring widespread unsettled weather from 26 January 2026, including heavy snowfall, hailstorms, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Forecasts indicate impacts peaking around 27 January before gradually easing. Travel disruption risks remain high in affected hill and plains areas.
A report cited by ET Telecom suggests semiconductor demand in India could rise sharply by end-2026, driven by AI adoption and interest in custom silicon and memory-intensive chips. Downstream organisations surveyed expect higher demand for AI accelerators and ASICs, highlighting the scale of compute needs across industries.
Mumbai sealed qualification for the Ranji Trophy knockouts with a dominant nine-wicket win over Hyderabad, picking up a bonus point in Group D. Musheer Khan starred with a five-for as Mumbai wrapped up Hyderabad’s second innings and then chased a small target quickly.
Indian equities closed lower after the RBI policy, with traders citing lack of fresh triggers from the policy commentary, ongoing foreign fund outflows and mixed corporate earnings. Several heavyweights dragged, though select stocks gained on results-driven moves.
India’s weather is set for another active spell from 26 January as a western disturbance approaches, with the IMD warning of rain and snowfall in the Himalayas and thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds spreading into adjoining plains. Dense fog and cold-wave conditions may persist in isolated pockets through 26 January, potentially affecting travel on Republic Day.
Rajasthan health department figures show the state recorded 4,335 dengue cases in 2025 but reported zero deaths, calling it the first such year since a national programme began in 2003. The data also shows a steep drop in cases compared with 2024, alongside a long-term decline in dengue fatalities.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, died in a fire while asleep inside a garage in Narsingdi, Bangladesh. Police say CCTV footage shows suspicious movement near the site, and investigators are examining whether the blaze was caused deliberately or by an electrical fault. No arrests have been reported so far.
India announced the Padma Awards 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, with the President approving 131 honours across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The list spans arts, public affairs, industry, literature, medicine and sport, and includes women awardees, overseas recipients and posthumous honours.