Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
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India announced the Padma Awards 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, with 131 recipients spanning arts, public affairs, medicine, education, social work and more. The list again spotlights grassroots contributors alongside nationally known names, as the country’s top civilian honours return to the public eye during the Republic Day week.
Tech
ISRO chairman V. Narayanan said the Gaganyaan programme remains on track despite a deviation reported during the recent PSLV mission, stressing that human spaceflight preparations are proceeding. He also spoke about long-term plans, including work on an Indian space station beginning later this decade and an extended roadmap of launches.
Politics
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as National Working President, reinforcing him as the party’s key leader. The decision comes amid public comments from his sister Rohini Acharya alleging internal “infiltrators” and renewed focus on the party’s direction after recent electoral setbacks.
Health
Indian health authorities have confirmed two Nipah virus infections in West Bengal, involving two nurses at a private hospital near Kolkata, with one reportedly in critical condition. Officials have expanded testing, quarantined high-risk contacts and intensified surveillance to prevent further spread.
World
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh, Chanchal Bhowmik, died after being burnt in a garage where he was sleeping. While the incident initially appeared accidental, CCTV footage has triggered suspicion of foul play as authorities continue to probe what happened in Narsingdi.
Tech
India’s technology hiring started 2026 on a softer note, with active tech job openings falling about 24% year-on-year to roughly 1.03 lakh roles, according to Xpheno. The report points to prolonged demand weakness since late 2022, even as some pockets like GCCs show relative resilience.
Business
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, attention has turned to India’s fiscal position after data showed the fiscal deficit reached about 62% of the full-year target by November. Analysts are watching whether higher revenues and spending control in the final quarter can keep the FY26 deficit at 4.4% of GDP.
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On National Voters’ Day (25 January), Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged eligible youth to register as voters and called voting a core civic duty. The appeal comes a day before Republic Day events, with security stepped up in parts of Delhi and election-themed messaging dominating the national conversation.
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Ahead of Republic Day, the Padma Awards 2026 list has again highlighted work rooted in public service—ranging from grassroots literacy to life-saving neonatal care—alongside recognisable names from culture and public life.
Business
With Budget 2026–27 approaching, industry bodies from India’s gems and jewellery ecosystem are pushing for GST rationalisation, customs-duty tweaks and streamlined clearances to protect competitiveness amid shifting global trade conditions.
Politics
RJD has formally elevated Tejashwi Yadav as national working president during a party meeting in Patna, indicating a structural and generational change as it recalibrates its Bihar strategy after the 2025 assembly elections.
Tech
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said engagements at the World Economic Forum reflected strong global confidence in India’s plans for semiconductors and AI, with discussions spanning manufacturing expansion, logistics upgrades and industrial partnerships.