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A Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi was burnt to death while sleeping inside a garage, triggering allegations of foul play and renewed concern over minority safety. Police said CCTV footage indicates suspicious movement near the scene and that investigators are examining whether the fire was caused externally or by an accident.
On National Voters’ Day (25 January), Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on young Indians to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, stressing that participation in elections strengthens democracy. The appeal was echoed through messages to youth platforms and public remarks marking the annual observance.
The IMD’s latest bulletin warns a new western disturbance will trigger a spell of unsettled weather from 26 January 2026, including heavy snow/rain in parts of the western Himalayas, hailstorms and thunderstorms in several regions, and gusty winds. Dense fog and isolated cold-wave conditions were also flagged through 26 January.
A KPMG report launched at the World Economic Forum 2026 argues India’s shift into a pivotal geoeconomic role is being powered by semiconductor manufacturing investments and rapid AI adoption. It cites approved fabs, deep-tech R&D allocations, and IndiaAI Mission GPU deployments as markers of execution-focused capacity building.
The Padma Awards list for 2026 was announced on 25 January, with President Droupadi Murmu approving 131 honours across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The list recognises public life, arts, sports, medicine, industry and grassroots service, including posthumous honours and a set of ‘unsung heroes’ whose local work created national impact.
The Padma Awards 2026 list includes recognition for contributions to industry and public leadership, with reports noting Padma Bhushan for Uday Kotak among the honourees. The announcement highlights how civilian honours are also used to acknowledge long-term institution-building in finance, entrepreneurship and economic life.
In his Mann Ki Baat address on 25 January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged eligible young Indians to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, calling it a milestone and stressing that voters are central to democracy. The message coincided with National Voters’ Day and the Republic Day build-up.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi for a four-day visit ahead of India–EU summit talks scheduled for 27 January 2026. The visit is expected to advance big-ticket initiatives spanning trade, a strategic defence partnership and a mobility framework for Indian professionals.
Mumbai qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockout stage after beating Hyderabad by nine wickets and securing a bonus point. The result strengthens Mumbai’s domestic season and sharpens the race for places as teams push for late-season momentum and selection attention.
Indian hockey midfielder Manpreet Singh is two matches away from surpassing Dilip Tirkey’s long-standing national record of 412 international appearances. However, with selection debates ahead of upcoming fixtures, the landmark could arrive amid uncertainty rather than celebration.
The ICC removed Bangladesh from the Men’s T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to travel for its India-scheduled group fixtures and sought a shift to Sri Lanka. The ICC said it found no credible or verifiable security threat and kept the schedule unchanged, with Scotland replacing Bangladesh.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was appointed the party’s national working president during an organisational meeting in Patna. The move comes as the party holds internal deliberations, and it has already triggered public reactions—including sharp criticism from within the wider political family.