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ICMR has handed over two Mobile Stroke Units to the Assam government, aiming to speed up diagnosis and early treatment for stroke patients in hard-to-reach locations. By bringing emergency assessment closer to patients, officials say the model can reduce delays that often determine survival and long-term disability outcomes.
IKEA India has launched online deliveries across Tamil Nadu, starting January 22, covering cities including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Salem. The company says it will serve orders from its Bengaluru facility, offering delivery timelines of three to seven days and pushing sustainability through electric-vehicle logistics.
In his latest Mann Ki Baat address on National Voters’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged young Indians to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, describing it as a major life milestone and a constitutional responsibility. He linked the message to the spirit of Republic Day and the values enshrined in the Constitution.
A new western disturbance is expected to trigger an active weather spell across parts of north, northwest and central India from 26 January, the IMD has said. Forecasts indicate heavy snowfall/rain at isolated places in the western Himalayan region, thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds in pockets, and persistent fog in some northern plains through 26 January.
The ICC has issued revised fixtures for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh’s withdrawal from travel to India. Scotland has been named as the replacement team, prompting schedule changes ahead of the tournament that begins in early February 2026 and is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
A Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi died after a fire broke out while he slept inside a garage, with police examining CCTV footage that shows suspicious movement near the site. Authorities say the investigation is focused on whether the blaze was accidental or deliberately set, amid renewed concern over minority safety.
IIT Patna is set to host a pre-event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with discussions structured around AI strategy for innovation, startups and national priorities such as climate resilience, national AI infrastructure and child safety. The main summit is scheduled in New Delhi from 16–20 February 2026.
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Authorities in India have confirmed two Nipah virus infections involving two nurses at a private hospital near Kolkata, West Bengal, with one reportedly in critical condition. Officials have expanded surveillance, quarantined high-risk contacts and conducted testing while investigating the suspected source of infection and possible zoonotic links.
Bengaluru-based fabless semiconductor startup Sensesemi has raised Rs 25 crore in a seed round to develop edge-AI chips. The company plans to use the capital for product development, signalling continued investor interest in India’s deeptech and chip design ecosystem.
On National Voters’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on young Indians—especially those turning 18—to register to vote and treat participation as a civic duty. The message, echoed in his outreach to youth volunteers, framed voting as both a constitutional responsibility and a practical way to shape India’s future.
Indian stock exchanges will be closed on Monday, 26 January 2026, for Republic Day. The holiday will apply across segments including equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives and interest rate derivatives, making it a key date for traders planning positions ahead of the new trading week.
Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in a Women’s Premier League match in Vadodara, ending RCB’s five-game winning run. RCB were restricted to 109, and despite early breakthroughs in the Powerplay, Capitals chased the target with Laura Wolvaardt anchoring the innings.