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DRDO unveiled a model of a high-power microwave directed-energy prototype designed to defeat swarms of unmanned aircraft systems, with officials indicating the programme began in 2019 and is undergoing trials.
RJD elevated Tejashwi Yadav as national working president during a key party meeting in Patna, signalling a generational shift as the party recalibrates after its recent Bihar election performance.
Bengaluru saw partly cloudy, warm conditions on 25 January 2026, but air quality stayed in the ‘poor’ bracket, prompting advisories on reducing outdoor activity and taking precautions—especially for vulnerable groups.
The Padma Awards 2026 list includes major sporting names, with Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur set to receive the Padma Shri, while tennis icon Vijay Amritraj has been conferred the Padma Bhushan.
A fresh western disturbance is set to bring a broad spell of unsettled weather across North, Northwest and parts of Central India from 26 January 2026, with the sharpest impact expected around 27 January before conditions start easing by 28 January.
Ahead of Union Budget 2026–27, India’s gems and jewellery industry has asked the government for GST reduction, customs duty rationalisation and policy reforms. Industry stakeholders say the changes would help exports, improve competitiveness and support growth amid global headwinds.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal formally elevated Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president during the party’s national executive meeting in Patna. The move signals a structural change and a generational shift, with Lalu Prasad Yadav handing over the appointment letter in front of senior leaders.
In his latest Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi urged eligible youth to register as voters the moment they turn 18, framing voting as a constitutional duty and a milestone worth celebrating. The message came a day before Republic Day, with Modi linking participation in elections to the values enshrined in the Constitution.
India midfielder Manpreet Singh is within two matches of becoming the country’s most-capped men’s hockey player, with 411 appearances compared to Dilip Tirkey’s 412. However, reports say his place in upcoming fixtures is not guaranteed, turning what would be a celebrated milestone into a tense selection storyline.
After Nipah virus infections were confirmed in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu has increased surveillance and preparedness, asking districts to closely monitor cases—especially those with travel links. Officials have reiterated hygiene guidance and 21-day contact monitoring, noting Nipah’s high fatality risk and potential for human-to-human spread.
India’s technology sector opened 2026 with weaker hiring intent, with active tech job openings down 24% year-on-year to about 103,000 roles, according to staffing firm Xpheno. The report says demand remains far below the early-2022 peak, while entry-level roles show limited improvement and senior hiring stays under pressure.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi while asleep inside a garage/shop, officials said. Police say CCTV footage shows suspicious movement near the scene, and investigators are checking whether the blaze was caused by an electrical fault or an external factor.