At AIIMS Mangalagiri’s 8th foundation day event, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav said an additional 10 acres of land would be allocated to the institute at the earliest, as promised by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The proposed expansion is aimed at strengthening advanced trauma and emergency care. The institute’s leadership also highlighted rapid growth in patient load and procedures over eight years, pointing to rising demand for tertiary care and specialised services in the region.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president, a move seen as formalising a generational shift in the party’s top leadership. The decision comes amid internal churn after the party’s recent electoral setbacks, and it has also triggered a public reaction from his sister Rohini Acharya, who has alleged that the party’s functioning has drifted into the hands of “infiltrators and conspirators”. The appointment is expected to give Tejashwi greater organisational control and a clearer mandate as the party recalibrates its strategy.
A funding roundup from India’s startup ecosystem highlights a fresh wave of capital into AI and deeptech. Emergent, an AI software creation platform focused on so-called “vibe coding” tools, has raised $70 million in a Series B led by Khosla Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from multiple global investors. Separately, Raana Semiconductors has raised a $3 million seed round backed by institutional and angel investors, aiming to accelerate indigenous semiconductor innovation and supply-chain capability. The deals point to sustained investor appetite for applied AI and strategic hardware technology.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, died after being burnt in a fire while sleeping inside a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi. Police say the incident initially appeared accidental, but CCTV footage has led investigators to examine whether an external act triggered the blaze. Fire personnel reportedly broke open the shutter to rescue him, but he was found charred beyond recognition. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
A spectacular piece of fielding from Hardik Pandya became the defining visual of the India vs New Zealand third T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on January 25, 2026. With India leading the five-match series 2–0, the hosts started sharply after winning the toss and opting to bowl. Pandya’s airborne grab early in the innings helped set the tone, energising the stadium and underlining India’s intensity in the field as the contest unfolded.
A new western disturbance is set to bring a fresh spell of unsettled weather across north, northwest and parts of central India from January 26, with the India Meteorological Department warning of rain and snowfall in the western Himalayas, hailstorms in pockets, thunderstorms and strong winds. The system is expected to peak around January 27–28, while fog and cold-wave conditions persist in some regions through January 26. Authorities have advised travellers and commuters to stay alert as visibility, roads and transport links could be affected.
Two separate fundraising moves underline where India’s tech momentum is building: AI-first developer tooling and semiconductor innovation. Emergent, an AI software creation platform, has raised $70 million in a Series B to expand product development and engineering, including in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Raana Semiconductors has raised $3 million in seed capital as it targets indigenous semiconductor capability. Together, the deals reflect a broader shift from pure consumer internet narratives to infrastructure-grade technology—software productivity layers and strategic hardware that supports long-term digital and industrial resilience.
A Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi died after a fire broke out while he was asleep inside a garage, with police examining CCTV footage that suggests suspicious movement near the site. Authorities say they are investigating whether the blaze was accidental or deliberately triggered, amid heightened concern about minority safety.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has been named the party’s national working president at a national executive meeting in Patna, a move framed as a generational transition as the party recalibrates its organisational structure. The decision is seen as consolidating Tejashwi’s role in day-to-day leadership and strategy.
Hardik Pandya produced a standout moment in the field with a sensational airborne catch during the third T20I against New Zealand in Guwahati. The effort quickly became a talking point as India looked to maintain momentum in the five-match series.
A 51-year-old woman has completed 25 years living with a donor heart, a rare long-term milestone that highlights how transplant medicine and follow-up care have advanced in India. The story also renews focus on the need for organ donation awareness, early diagnosis, and lifelong adherence to post-transplant treatment.
Payments infrastructure firm Juspay has raised $50 million in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to about $1.2 billion and making it one of the earliest unicorns of 2026. The round includes primary and secondary components, providing growth capital as well as partial liquidity for existing holders.