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In his Mann Ki Baat remarks on January 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on eligible youth to enrol as voters as soon as they turn 18, framing voting as a milestone and a constitutional responsibility ahead of Republic Day.
Rashtriya Janata Dal appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president at a party meeting in Patna, signalling a generational shift and formalising his expanded organisational role.
Hospitals in Kolkata reported a rise in cough-and-cold patients amid fluctuating winter temperatures, with clinicians pointing to common respiratory viruses and advising caution on unnecessary antibiotics.
India’s tech hiring pipeline has started 2026 on a softer note, with active tech job openings reportedly falling 24% year-on-year to around 1.03 lakh roles, according to staffing firm Xpheno’s January outlook.
India face New Zealand in the third T20I in Guwahati with live-streaming and TV details announced, as the hosts aim to extend their winning run in the series.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said 15 people described as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were escorted back across the border by security forces, reiterating the state’s hard line against infiltration.
In the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on January 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged young citizens to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, calling voting a constitutional responsibility and a key to strengthening India’s democracy.
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, an Economic Times survey of over 5,000 respondents shows optimism about India’s growth fundamentals led by domestic consumption, while job creation and external shocks remain top concerns. Many respondents favour fiscal flexibility over rigid deficit targets.
India’s CPI inflation rose to 1.33% year-on-year in December 2025, still below the RBI’s tolerance band, leading economists to say there may be room for another repo-rate cut depending on upcoming policy decisions.
A report by staffing firm Xpheno said active tech job openings in India declined 24% year-on-year to about 103,000 roles in January 2026, reflecting continued sluggish hiring after a prolonged slowdown.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sharpened his campaign pitch for the 2026 assembly elections, criticising the BJP and pointing to clashes between governors and non-BJP state governments as political temperatures rise in poll-bound states.
After rainfall and stronger winds, Delhi’s 24-hour average AQI improved to 192 (moderate) on January 24, 2026—its first ‘moderate’ day since October 13, 2025. Forecasts, however, warn that pollution levels could worsen again soon.