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A new year-end snapshot of India’s startup ecosystem says total funding in 2025 was around $11 billion, with investors getting more selective. Early-stage rounds held up better than late-stage, and AI funding grew modestly, with capital largely favouring application-led businesses over expensive foundational model plays.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met a US Congressional delegation in New Delhi on January 25, 2026, with both sides discussing the India-US partnership, the Indo-Pacific, and the Ukraine conflict, alongside themes like trade, security and critical technology cooperation.
IMD’s late-January forecast indicates dense to very dense fog in pockets and isolated cold-wave conditions across parts of north India through January 26, alongside thunderstorms and snowfall risks from a fresh western disturbance—conditions that can raise respiratory stress and accident risk, especially for seniors, children and outdoor workers.
At the 77th Republic Day parade, the Union Home Ministry’s tableau will showcase the nationwide implementation of three new criminal laws and emphasise technology-led reforms aimed at a faster, more citizen-centric justice system, according to an official release.
Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets to hand RCB their first defeat of the Women’s Premier League season. Delhi bowled RCB out for 109 and chased the target comfortably, recovering from early wickets to finish the job with plenty of balls to spare.
In the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat on January 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged young citizens to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, linking participation in elections with constitutional responsibility and the health of India’s democracy.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in New Delhi for a four-day visit ahead of the India–EU summit scheduled for January 27, where leaders are expected to discuss major initiatives spanning trade talks, a strategic defence partnership and mobility for Indian professionals.
A report citing provisional data shared with the WHO says India featured among the top ten countries reporting measles outbreaks in 2025, with thousands of cases recorded during April–October. The piece also points to India’s measles-rubella elimination campaign push for 2025–26 and calls for stronger surveillance and last-mile outreach to counter gaps and hesitancy.
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Health authorities have confirmed Nipah virus infections involving two nurses note-linked to a private hospital near Kolkata, prompting quarantine and expanded surveillance. Officials say the likely exposure was through a patient treated earlier at the same facility, while testing of contacts and broader monitoring has been initiated.
India stayed unbeaten at the Under-19 World Cup with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand via the DLS method, after rain reduced the match, with skipper Ayush Mhatre playing a rapid 53 off 27 and India’s bowlers dismantling New Zealand early.
A new western disturbance is set to affect large parts of north, northwest and central India from January 26, the IMD said, warning of rain, snowfall, hailstorms, thunderstorms, gusty winds and fluctuating temperatures, with the most intense activity expected around January 27–28.
A new western disturbance is set to bring an active spell of weather across north, northwest and central India from January 26, with the IMD warning of rain, snowfall, hailstorms, thunderstorms and gusty winds. The agency also flagged dense fog and cold-wave conditions in pockets over the next two days, urging travellers and local authorities to plan for disruptions.