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Microsoft has introduced the Maia 200 AI chip, built on TSMC’s 3-nanometre process, positioning it as an alternative to Nvidia’s leading AI processors and a competitive signal to cloud rivals such as Amazon and Google.
Eastern Naval Command chief Vice-Admiral Sanjay Bhalla said Visakhapatnam will see a rare convergence in 2026: the International Fleet Review, Exercise MILAN-26 and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium conclave, described as the largest such naval congregation in India’s history.
India marked its 77th Republic Day with a full-scale ceremonial parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, combining military displays, cultural tableaux and a strong diplomatic signal as senior European Union leaders attended as chief guests ahead of the EU–India summit.
Security agencies in the national capital stepped up surveillance and checks in the run-up to Republic Day after intelligence inputs suggested a coordinated attack could be attempted on or before 26 January, prompting intensified screening at transit points and wider threat-monitoring.
India beat New Zealand by eight wickets in Guwahati after restricting them to 153/9, with Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 68 off 20 and Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 57 off 26 helping India seal an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
India’s benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slid more than 4% in January 2026, with reports citing sustained foreign portfolio investor outflows, a weakening rupee, muted earnings and global uncertainties including geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are in India for the 16th EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026, after attending the Republic Day parade in New Delhi as chief guests—an unprecedented optics-heavy step in the relationship.
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell more than 4% in January 2026 amid foreign portfolio selling, a weakening rupee, softer earnings sentiment and elevated global uncertainty—keeping markets cautious ahead of Budget season expectations.
A study released ahead of India’s Union Budget 2026-27 argues for a sharper increase in public healthcare expenditure, warning that economic and social changes are pushing medical costs up and deepening inequalities in access to treatment.
Thailand’s aviation and health authorities announced enhanced screening measures for flights arriving from West Bengal, describing the Indian state as a high-risk region for Nipah virus and detailing temperature checks, health declarations and pre-boarding protocols.
Google released a Republic Day 2026 Doodle celebrating India’s space journey, highlighting ISRO and the country’s growing presence in space exploration through a vivid illustration built around rockets, satellites and the tricolour.
India clinched a T20 series win over New Zealand in Guwahati as the bowlers restricted the visitors and Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav finished a brisk chase, turning the contest into a one-sided run-chase showcase.