Mumbai civic life, transport, business, culture and sport.
Schools across Punjab will stay shut on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, after the state government announced a one-day closure following Republic Day celebrations. The order applies to government, aided, private and recognised schools, with education authorities asking institutions to comply strictly.
Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by three runs in a tense Women’s Premier League 2026 match in Vadodara, with Sophie Devine defending the final over under pressure. Delhi’s chase went down to the wire, but Gujarat held their nerve to complete a season double over the Capitals.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional Halwa ceremony on January 27, 2026, marking the start of the final stage of Union Budget 2026-27 preparation ahead of the February 1 presentation. The event also signals the beginning of the confidential ‘lock-in’ period for officials working on the budget documents.
Public sector bank employees across India are observing a nationwide strike on January 27, 2026, pressing for a five-day work week and other workplace demands. The action is expected to disrupt branch-based services at several state-run lenders, while private banks and digital channels are likely to function largely normally.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain and snowfall across the western Himalayan region from January 27, 2026, along with cold wave and cold day conditions in parts of northern India. The advisory also flags the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and dense fog in isolated pockets, with another western disturbance expected around January 30.
India’s technology sector has begun 2026 with weaker hiring intent, as active tech job openings fell year-on-year, according to a report by staffing firm Xpheno. Demand remains concentrated in major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR, but the report suggests the market is still far below its early-2022 peak, with mid-senior and senior roles under pressure.
India and the European Union have reached a long-pending free trade agreement after nearly two decades of talks, with leaders calling it a major economic and strategic shift. The pact aims to cut or eliminate tariffs on almost all goods traded between the two sides, with formal legal steps and ratification still required before it takes effect.
The IMD has forecast a fresh spell of winter disruption from 27 January, with rain and snow likely in the western Himalayas and fog, thunderstorms and cold-wave conditions possible across adjoining plains. Authorities are urging caution for travel and outdoor activity as visibility and road safety may worsen.
India opened its Super Six campaign at the U-19 World Cup with a thumping 204-run win over Zimbabwe. Vihaan Malhotra’s unbeaten century powered a big total before India’s bowlers, led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ripped through Zimbabwe’s chase.
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-awaited free trade agreement, with officials saying legal scrubbing is under way and the pact could take effect next year after approvals. The deal is being positioned as a major economic and strategic step as both sides seek reliable partners amid global trade uncertainty.
Bank employees under the UFBU held a nationwide strike on 27 January, demanding a five-day work week and implementation of a pending agreement with the IBA. Protesters say a commitment was reached in principle during wage talks, but formal clearance and notification are still awaited.
IndiGo has launched non-stop flights between India and Greece, operating from Mumbai and Delhi to Athens. The move expands long-haul connectivity for Indian travellers and is expected to boost leisure travel and business links between the two countries.