Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Politics
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP and the Election Commission of India of misusing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it a ‘weapon’ against the right to vote. The remarks add to rising political friction over election administration and the integrity of voter lists.
Health
A new study and healthcare industry leaders have called for a larger allocation to public health in the Union Budget 2026–27, warning that medical costs and unequal access are rising. Groups including AHPI have reiterated the National Health Policy target of 2.5% of GDP and highlighted gaps in rural and semi-urban healthcare delivery.
Tech
The Telangana government has launched ‘Aikam’, a global AI innovation platform announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The initiative is positioned as an execution-focused entity for AI deployment, skilling and startup support, alongside a Responsible AI standard and a new ethics index.
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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday, 26 January 2026, with a high-security parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi that blended military pageantry with cultural tableaux. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, underlining New Delhi’s push for deeper India–EU engagement.
Sports
Para high-jumper Praveen Kumar, 23, has been named for the Padma Shri, adding to a rare run that already includes the Arjuna Award and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna within five years. The Jewar athlete’s rise—from a school-level discovery to Paralympics success—has made him one of the most watched young faces in Indian para-sport.
Business
Adani Power is in focus after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) approved its Rs 4,000-crore takeover of Vidarbha Industries Power. The clearance marks a key legal milestone for the deal and is being watched by markets for its implications on the company’s expansion plans and capacity footprint.
World
The presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi placed India–EU relations at the centre of the global optics on 26 January 2026. The visit was widely seen as a high-profile gesture as both sides look to expand cooperation on trade, technology and strategic issues.
Business
India’s benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell more than 4% through January 2026 amid foreign portfolio investor outflows, rupee weakness, mixed earnings and global uncertainty. Analysts cited risk-off sentiment driven by geopolitical tensions, crude prices, bond yields and renewed tariff concerns, with attention now turning to Union Budget signals.
Health
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, a new academic study has renewed calls for a stronger rise in public healthcare expenditure, arguing that economic and social changes are pushing medical costs higher and widening inequality in access. The research highlights determinants of healthcare spending and supports policy moves to strengthen public funding to ease household out-of-pocket pressure.
Sports
India wrapped up a series win over New Zealand in Guwahati, with bowlers setting up the match before Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav powered the chase. The result capped a dominant stretch for India in the series, reinforcing the team’s momentum and depth across both batting and bowling units.
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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a grand parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, spotlighting military hardware, cultural tableaux and aerial flypasts. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, underlining the growing India–EU partnership ahead of summit talks.
Tech
India’s technology job market opened 2026 with a sharp dip in demand, as active job openings fell 24% year-on-year to roughly 103,000 roles, according to staffing firm Xpheno. The report indicates sluggish hiring momentum persisted from late 2025, with senior hiring weakening even as some entry-level roles showed marginal improvement.