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RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has been appointed the party’s working president following a national executive meeting in Patna. The move is being read as a key organisational change amid concerns about founder Lalu Prasad Yadav’s health and the need for a stronger second line of leadership to run day-to-day party affairs.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has been named the party’s national working president in the presence of Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move has sparked internal chatter after sister Rohini Acharya publicly raised concerns, calling it a ‘conspiracy’ without detailing specifics.
The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 projects India’s economy will expand 6.6% in 2026, supported by resilient household consumption and strong public investment, even as global growth remains subdued and trade tensions persist.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in New Delhi for a four-day visit that sets up high-level India–EU summit talks later this week. Officials say the agenda includes moving the long-discussed free trade agreement toward conclusion, firming up a strategic defence partnership framework, and creating a mobility arrangement to ease pathways for Indian professionals.
Bangladesh has withdrawn from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India, citing security concerns and saying the decision followed government direction. The ICC rejected venue-change requests and moved to replace Bangladesh with Scotland as the tournament nears.
A WEF 2026-linked update from KPMG spotlights India’s push on semiconductors and AI—highlighting approvals for semiconductor fabs, deep-tech R&D funding and scaling under the IndiaAI Mission. The note frames India as building an execution-led ecosystem across design, talent and infrastructure.
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh died in a fire while sleeping inside a closed shop/garage in Narsingdi. Police said CCTV footage shows suspicious movement near the site, and investigators are examining whether the blaze was accidental or deliberately set.
In his Mann Ki Baat address on 25 January 2026 (National Voters’ Day), PM Narendra Modi asked eligible young citizens to register to vote as soon as they turn 18, calling voting a milestone and a constitutional responsibility. He tied the message to Republic Day and the values of the Constitution coming into force.
Hospitals in Kolkata are reporting a surge in cough, cold and fever cases linked to a mix of respiratory viruses as temperatures fluctuate. Doctors say children and people with chronic lung conditions are seeing more flare-ups and advise symptom-based care and caution with antibiotics.
India’s Padma Awards 2026 list has been cleared, with 131 civilian honours spanning arts, public service, sports, academia and more. The list includes awards to leading cultural figures and sportspersons, as the country heads into Republic Day celebrations.
With Union Budget 2026 due on 1 February 2026, discussions are intensifying around whether the government will offer additional relief for salaried taxpayers and the middle class. Analysts say any change will balance revenue needs with consumption support, while companies watch for signals on capex, manufacturing and jobs.
A report on Delhi’s winter pollution says the capital’s PM2.5 exposure over weeks can equate to smoking multiple cigarettes daily, based on conversions using a research formula. The analysis argues that despite years of emergency-style measures, the city’s toxic season has not meaningfully improved and continues to hit low-income residents and outdoor workers the hardest.