Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
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Politics
Delhi security agencies stepped up surveillance and preventive checks ahead of Republic Day after intelligence inputs warned of a possible coordinated attack around 26 January, code-named ‘26-26’. Reports indicated potential targeting of high-footfall religious sites and urged heightened vigilance across the national capital and key transit points.
World
Visakhapatnam is set to host a landmark maritime convergence in February 2026, bringing together the International Fleet Review (IFR), Exercise MILAN-26 and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs. Indian Navy-linked organisers project wide participation, positioning the event as a major platform for operational cooperation and diplomatic signalling in the Indo-Pacific.
Tech
Google released a Republic Day 2026 Doodle celebrating India’s space exploration journey and saluting ISRO’s role in science and technology. The artwork emphasised national pride and the country’s growing innovation story around space missions and capabilities.
Health
A new study cited ahead of Union Budget 2026-27 calls for higher public healthcare allocation, warning that socio-economic drivers are pushing medical costs up and widening inequality in access. The research analyses long-term Indian data and links healthcare expenditure to income, urbanisation, education, inflation and life expectancy.
Politics
Security agencies intensified checks in Delhi and the NCR after intelligence inputs warned of a possible coordinated terrorist attack ahead of Republic Day, reportedly code-named “26-26”. Authorities stepped up monitoring and deployed additional measures at key locations as part of heightened threat preparedness.
Business
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell more than 4% in January 2026, pressured by sustained foreign portfolio outflows, a weakening rupee and soft corporate earnings. Investors also faced heightened global uncertainty, including geopolitical risks and renewed tariff concerns.
Sports
India sealed a series win against New Zealand in Guwahati after bowlers set the platform and batters finished the job. Abhishek Sharma provided a fast start and Suryakumar Yadav carried the chase, completing a strong run that followed earlier wins in Nagpur and Raipur.
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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a ceremonial parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, led by President Droupadi Murmu. The showcase blended military strength, cultural tableaux and messages of national progress, with senior European Union leaders attending as chief guests.
World
The United States congratulated India on its 77th Republic Day, describing bilateral ties as a historic bond and pointing to continued cooperation across key sectors. The message adds to Republic Day’s diplomatic signalling as major partners publicly reaffirm engagement with New Delhi.
Politics
Security agencies in Delhi heightened alert levels after intelligence inputs warned of a coordinated terror threat around Republic Day, with reports referring to a codename ‘26-26’ and possible targeting of high-footfall locations.
Sports
India sealed a series win over New Zealand in Guwahati after bowlers set up the chase and the batting pair of Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav finished the job with an aggressive, controlled approach.
Tech
A report by staffing firm Xpheno said India’s active tech job openings fell 24% year-on-year at the start of 2026, extending a sluggish hiring environment after a softer 2025 and signalling continued caution across mid-senior and senior roles.