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India and the European Union signed a Security and Defence Partnership on 27 January 2026 on the margins of the EU–India Summit, creating a structured framework for deeper cooperation across maritime security, cyber-defence and counter-terrorism, among other areas.
Politics
Parliament’s Budget Session begins on 28 January and is scheduled to continue until 2 April, with the Union Budget 2026–27 slated for presentation on 1 February, according to a report citing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
World
The EU–India Summit in New Delhi brought a new push to deepen cooperation on security and defence, building on earlier strategic dialogue and consultations, with an emphasis on the Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order.
Sports
The 38th National Games opened in Dehradun with events across multiple Uttarakhand cities through 14 February, featuring more than 10,000 athletes and competitions in dozens of disciplines, according to PMO and PTI reports.
Tech
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said India is likely to produce its own global smartphone brands within 12 to 18 months, signalling a push to move from manufacturing to brand-building as part of the country’s technology self-reliance drive.
Sports
England defeated India by 26 runs in the third men’s T20 international in Rajkot after defending 171. Their bowlers squeezed India through the chase and key breakthroughs ensured England stayed alive in the series heading into the remaining matches.
Politics
Parliament’s Budget Session begins on 28 January 2026 and will continue until 2 April with a break between phases. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed that the Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on Sunday, 1 February.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on 28 January 2026 after a chartered Learjet 45 crashed during an attempted landing at Baramati airport. Authorities said the aircraft went down while making a second approach, and a DGCA investigation has been launched as the state announced mourning.
Health
West Bengal has reported a cluster of Nipah virus cases around Barasat in North 24 Parganas, prompting intensified containment measures. Health teams have expanded contact tracing, quarantine and hospital precautions as patients receive treatment and officials monitor possible transmission links.
Tech
Microsoft has introduced Maia 200, its next-generation in-house AI inference accelerator built on TSMC’s 3nm process. The company says the chip improves the economics of AI token generation and is being deployed in Azure data centres, alongside a software stack to help developers optimise models.
Business
Bengaluru-based payments infrastructure firm Juspay has closed a $50 million funding round from WestBridge Capital, valuing the company at about $1.2 billion. The deal includes primary and secondary components, offering liquidity to early investors and employees while the firm expands globally and deepens its enterprise payments stack.
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India and the European Union signed a Security and Defence Partnership on 27 January 2026 at the EU-India Summit. The pact creates a structured framework for cooperation across maritime security, cyber threats and counter-terrorism, marking a new chapter in the strategic relationship.