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One year after Pune’s Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak—linked by investigations to contaminated water—gaps remain in water safety upgrades and clinical preparedness, with plans for better surveillance and testing still in progress and hospitals warning that early diagnosis and assured drug availability are crucial.
India’s embassy and the Indian community in Yemen held a Republic Day celebration after a gap of more than 10 years, signalling a renewed moment of visibility for Indian diplomatic activity and diaspora gatherings in a country long affected by conflict and instability.
India marked its 77th Republic Day with a major Kartavya Path parade in New Delhi, blending ceremonial military displays, domestically produced defence platforms, cultural tableaux and an air force flypast, as crowds lined the boulevard to watch the annual national showcase.
A year after a major Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune—linked by investigators to contaminated water—officials and activists say preparedness remains uneven. The civic body has improved chlorination automation and surveillance plans, but key issues like dedicated water treatment in affected areas and hospital surge readiness remain concerns.
India’s inflation outlook for 2026 is being framed around lower food pressures, softer commodity trends and the upcoming launch of a new CPI series in February, with commentary pointing to headline inflation near target in early FY2026-27 and room for inflation to remain contained if conditions hold.
India completed a dominant T20I series win over New Zealand, with Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav powering a rapid chase in Guwahati after disciplined bowling restricted the visitors to 153/9.
India sealed a series win against New Zealand in Guwahati as bowlers restricted the visitors to 153/9 before Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav chased the target in just 10 overs. Abhishek struck an unbeaten 68 off 20 balls, while Suryakumar added 57 not out off 26.
India’s benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty have fallen more than 4% in January 2026, pressured by foreign portfolio investor outflows, a weakening rupee, muted earnings and renewed global tariff worries. Analysts say the pre-Budget pattern often sees selling followed by a rebound post-Republic Day, but uncertainty remains elevated.
Rajasthan’s cabinet-cleared draft Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026 has drawn criticism from the Congress, which argues the proposal is politically driven, relies on undefined terms and duplicates existing legal provisions, while also raising constitutional concerns around property and equality.
Cartesia, a San Francisco-based startup building low-latency voice AI agents, is entering India by launching operations in Bengaluru. The company says it will invest $2.5 million initially, hire researchers and support clients building voice-led solutions tailored for Indian business needs.
Google marked India’s 77th Republic Day with a special Doodle themed around space exploration. The artwork highlights a rocket launch and space motifs, celebrating ISRO’s contributions and India’s growing presence in global space collaborations.
Ethiopia has declared the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak after completing the required 42-day period without any new confirmed infections. The outbreak began in November 2025 and resulted in 14 confirmed cases, including nine deaths and five recoveries, with additional deaths classified as possible cases, according to the WHO.