Mumbai civic life, transport, business, culture and sport.
Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been derailed after the ICC decided to replace the team with Scotland. The dispute centred on Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for scheduled games, citing security concerns, and the board later said it lacked government clearance to travel.
DRDO has unveiled a model of a high-power microwave directed-energy weapon system designed to defeat swarming drones. The system, under development at DRDO’s MTRDC in Bengaluru, was showcased at an electronic warfare conference and is undergoing trials.
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh was burnt to death while sleeping, with police investigating the circumstances of the fire. The incident, reported from Narsingdi, has prompted questions around motive and accountability as authorities look for leads.
Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in the Women’s Premier League, handing RCB their first defeat of the season and strengthening Delhi’s chances in the playoff race.
India unveiled the Padma Awards 2026 list on the eve of Republic Day, with 131 civilian honours approved by the President. The selection spans arts, public affairs, medicine, sports, industry and social work, and includes women, foreign nationals and posthumous recognitions.
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh was reportedly burned to death while sleeping, with local authorities investigating the circumstances and possible motive. The incident has drawn attention amid concerns about minority safety and accountability.
On National Voters’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens—particularly young and first-time voters—to register and vote, framing participation as a key democratic responsibility linked to India’s development goals.
At Davos-linked discussions, India’s semiconductor roadmap and AI infrastructure ambitions were highlighted, including plans for commercial production at semiconductor plants in 2026 and efforts to strengthen the end-to-end chip ecosystem.
The IMD has issued alerts for widespread unsettled weather from 26 January, including heavy snowfall, hailstorms and thunderstorms across parts of north and central India. Disruptions to travel and outdoor activity are expected as conditions peak around 27 January.
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, India’s gems and jewellery sector has pitched for lower GST, changes in import duties and policy reforms aimed at improving export competitiveness and easing compliance pressures.
Mumbai sealed a Ranji Trophy knockout berth with a nine-wicket win over Hyderabad, collecting a bonus point in the process. Hyderabad were bowled out for 302 in their second innings, and Mumbai chased a small target to finish the job, strengthening their position at the top of Group D.
Indian equity benchmarks ended lower after the RBI policy, with analysts pointing to muted sentiment amid persistent foreign fund outflows and mixed quarterly earnings. Profit-taking was seen across sectors including banking, oil and gas, FMCG and power, while select stocks moved on company-specific results.