Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Tech
Tata Communications reported a sharp jump in quarterly profit, driven by data services growth and improved margins. The company also outlined plans to roll out AI-first digital infrastructure platforms, signalling a stronger push into AI-enabled customer and network offerings.
Politics
RJD has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president, a structural change that formalises his expanded role in party organisation and daily decision-making. The move signals a generational shift and comes amid visible internal tensions within the Yadav family.
Health
Delhi recorded its cleanest air in 102 days as rain and gusty winds pushed the AQI into the ‘moderate’ range. Forecasts, however, suggested the relief could be short-lived, with pollution levels likely to slide back to ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ categories in the coming days.
Latest
A fresh spell of heavy snowfall has brought Manali to a standstill, with key highway stretches blocked by deep snow and black ice. Hundreds of tourists were left stuck for hours—many overnight—while some trekked long distances with luggage as crews worked to restore movement.
Sports
The ICC has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to travel to India citing safety concerns. The governing body rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift matches to Sri Lanka, and the decision is expected to hit BCB finances hard.
Latest
On National Voters’ Day (25 January), Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on first-time and eligible voters to register as soon as they turn 18 and to treat voting as a civic duty that strengthens India’s democracy.
World
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi while asleep in a garage. Police say CCTV footage shows suspicious movement near the site as they investigate whether the fire was deliberate or accidental.
Health
Health authorities in West Bengal confirmed Nipah virus cases and expanded contact tracing, quarantine and testing. Nipah is a high-fatality infection with no specific cure, and officials advised precautions to reduce exposure risks.
Business
A flash PMI reading indicated India’s private sector activity accelerated in January 2026 on stronger new orders, prompting companies to step up hiring. The composite index remained well above the 50-mark that separates expansion from contraction.
Sports
Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to be honoured with the Padma Shri, recognising their contributions and achievements across formats and years, and reflecting their influence on the growth of Indian cricket.
Tech
After missing the early AI infrastructure wave dominated by global giants, Indian startups and venture investors are increasingly focusing on AI applications and enterprise services in 2026, leveraging the country’s engineering talent and services expertise.
Tech
ISRO is set to begin its 2026 launch schedule with PSLV-C62, tasked with deploying the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite along with multiple co-passenger payloads. The mission, undertaken through ISRO’s commercial arm, is planned from Sriharikota and is expected to run for over two hours as satellites are placed into their target orbit.