Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Business
Digital payments major PhonePe has received SEBI’s go-ahead for its IPO. Reports say it is likely to be a pure offer-for-sale (no fresh issue), with existing shareholders expected to pare holdings as the company moves to file updated draft papers.
World
A Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik (25), died after a fire broke out while he slept in a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi. Investigators said CCTV footage showed suspicious movement near the site and the cause is being probed.
Sports
A former Bangladesh Cricket Board secretary criticised the decision to withdraw from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, warning it damages Bangladesh cricket and noting Scotland was named as replacement after the ICC rejected venue-shift demands.
Latest
A fresh western disturbance is set to bring rain, snowfall, hailstorms, thunderstorms and gusty winds across north, northwest and central India from January 26, with the most intense activity forecast for January 27–28, the IMD bulletin said.
Politics
In the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on January 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to young Indians to register as voters when they turn 18, linking participation to strengthening democracy.
Tech
A KPMG note tied to World Economic Forum 2026 points to India’s growing focus on semiconductors and AI, citing approved fabs, higher deep-tech R&D allocations and efforts across design, manufacturing, testing and advanced packaging.
Health
A report citing WHO data says India was among the countries hit by rising measles cases in 2025 (provisional April–October data). It also notes India’s 2025–26 measles-rubella elimination push and routine two-dose MR vaccination schedule.
Tech
The Karnataka government has cleared the creation of a Centre for Applied AI for Tech Solutions (CATS) at Keonics in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, aimed at accelerating applied AI adoption, Industry 4.0 use-cases and startup/industry collaboration with a multi-stakeholder funding model.
Business
Walmart-backed PhonePe has received regulatory approval from SEBI to proceed with its proposed IPO, which is expected to be structured as an offer for sale by existing shareholders, marking a major milestone for India’s fintech listing pipeline.
Politics
In the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on 25 January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged eligible young citizens to register and participate in elections, linking voter enrolment to constitutional duty and democratic strengthening.
Sports
The ICC has announced Scotland will replace Bangladesh in next month’s men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India and sought a venue change. The governing body said it followed its processes to identify the next eligible replacement team.
Latest
A new western disturbance is expected to trigger widespread rain and snow across north, northwest and central India from 26 January, with peak intensity likely around 27 January. The IMD has also warned of hailstorms, gusty winds and continued dense fog in pockets, prompting travel and marine advisories.