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A fresh western disturbance is expected to bring widespread rain and snowfall to the western Himalayas from January 27, while parts of the plains brace for thunderstorms, gusty winds, dense fog and renewed cold-wave conditions, according to the IMD.
Mumbai’s tuberculosis programme has reported that 89 drug-resistant TB patients placed on a new six-month regimen have been declared cured, an early milestone for a disease that previously demanded treatment lasting up to two years. The development renews focus on scaling shorter, all-oral regimens with careful monitoring and drug stewardship.
Ahead of Republic Day, reports said intelligence inputs flagged the risk of terror attacks around 26 January, prompting heightened security across key locations. Investigators were also said to be examining a suspected code phrase ‘2626’ in connection with the alleged plot.
An academic study released ahead of Budget 2026-27 argues India must raise public healthcare spending to reduce out-of-pocket burden and address widening access gaps. The research links long-term health expenditure trends to factors including income, inflation, education, urbanisation and life expectancy, and warns that under-investment leaves vulnerable households exposed to financial distress.
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have separately announced partnerships with SpaceX to offer Starlink satellite broadband in India, a move that could broaden high-speed access beyond fibre and 5G—subject to regulatory approvals.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with the main parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, where the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ featured prominently in the day’s symbolism. The ceremony blended military display, cultural tableaux and a renewed emphasis on indigenous capability and national unity.
India sealed a decisive T20I series win over New Zealand after a commanding chase in Guwahati, driven by an explosive cameo from Abhishek Sharma and another impactful innings by captain Suryakumar Yadav. The result underlined India’s aggressive batting template in the format.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are in New Delhi for India’s Republic Day celebrations and the 16th EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026. The EU says talks will focus on deepening the strategic partnership, including trade, security and defence cooperation, clean transition priorities and broader people-to-people links.
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a long-awaited free trade agreement, with a formal announcement expected at the EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026. The deal is being pitched as a major milestone for bilateral trade and strategic cooperation.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked departments to expand technology-driven governance and use AI tools for faster decision-making and grievance resolution. The push includes training, audits and scaling digital service delivery platforms used by large numbers of citizens.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi as chief guests, a first for top EU leadership in that role. Their visit comes just ahead of the EU–India Summit scheduled for 27 January 2026, with trade, security, the clean transition and technology cooperation expected on the agenda.
India clinched the five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Guwahati, riding a brisk chase led by Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav. After restricting the visitors to 153/9, India completed the target in just 10 overs, taking an unassailable lead in the series.