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India’s Health Ministry has confirmed Nipah cases in West Bengal, triggering contact tracing and heightened surveillance. With no licensed vaccine or cure, officials are focusing on containment and preventive guidance.
The Union Health Ministry said the Nipah situation in West Bengal is under control, reporting no additional cases and stating that traced contacts have tested negative, while urging the public to avoid rumours.
Harry Brook’s blistering unbeaten 136 and Joe Root’s composed 111 powered England to a big total and a series-winning victory over Sri Lanka in the deciding ODI in New Delhi.
In a judgment relating to Section 498A (now reflected in the new penal framework), the Supreme Court held that alleged misuse cannot justify removing legal protection aimed at tackling domestic cruelty and dowry harassment.
Bank employee unions across India are on strike on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, demanding a five-day work week. Customers of public sector banks may face slower in-branch services, while digital channels are expected to continue.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India’s stock rose after the company reported a sharp year-on-year increase in third-quarter net profit, lifting investor sentiment in the counter.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman joined officials at North Block for the traditional Halwa ceremony on January 27, signalling the last stretch of work before the Union Budget is presented on February 1, 2026.
Public sector bank staff across India went on a nationwide strike on 27 January 2026, seeking a uniform five-day work week and notification of all Saturdays as holidays. Unions say talks with authorities failed, while customers are advised to expect disruption at branches even as digital payments continue.
In a last-over finish in Vadodara, Gujarat Giants edged Delhi Capitals by three runs, with Sophie Devine holding her nerve to close out a tight chase.
A new government-backed white paper outlines a ‘techno-legal’ approach to AI governance, aiming to encourage innovation while emphasising accountability, safety and citizen protections.
India and the European Union announced a long-awaited free trade agreement on January 27, 2026, aiming to lower tariffs across most traded goods and deepen strategic cooperation amid shifting global trade politics.
As chikungunya continues to cause prolonged joint pain among patients, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is fast-tracking a potential antiviral approach and inviting Indian companies to help develop and manufacture an experimental RNA-interference-based therapy. The move comes amid persistent case loads and the need for better treatment options.