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A flash PMI survey showed India’s private-sector growth strengthened in January 2026 on firmer demand and new orders, encouraging companies to add staff even as some measures remained below the prior year’s average.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026 with a high-security parade on Kartavya Path that blended tradition, cultural diversity and a strong defence-tech message, including flypasts by Rafale jets and a DRDO hypersonic-missile showcase.
Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district reported a sharp rise in fever cases in early January 2026, with health authorities highlighting confirmed leptospirosis infections and dengue symptoms, while intensifying vector control and awareness drives.
In the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on January 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for stronger voter participation, linking the message to National Voters’ Day and emphasising voting as a core democratic responsibility.
India is considering a wide set of smartphone security requirements that would ask manufacturers to share source code and notify the government of major updates—moves the industry says are unprecedented and could expose proprietary information.
ISRO scheduled its PSLV-C62 mission for 12 January 2026 from Sriharikota, with EOS-N1 as the primary payload and additional co-passenger satellites for domestic and international customers. The launch, coordinated with NSIL, reflects India’s steady cadence in earth observation and commercial rideshare services.
Fresh concern surfaced in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area after the death of a 75-year-old retired teacher, with family and residents alleging poor water quality as a factor. Health authorities said medical records pointed to chronic conditions rather than water-linked illness, even as public anger and political accusations continued amid ongoing anxiety about contamination.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a major parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, showcasing military strength, cultural tableaux and flypasts. President Droupadi Murmu presided as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as special guests, underlining closer India–EU engagement.
Republic Day celebrations across India included political messages from leaders and parties urging citizens to uphold constitutional values. In Uttar Pradesh, leaders from different parties used the occasion to speak about democracy, equality and commitment to the Constitution while joining flag-hoisting and local programmes linked to the national day.
The United States extended greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, emphasising the strength of bilateral ties and continued cooperation across major areas. The message framed India–US relations as a long-term partnership with shared interests, coming amid wider global focus on alliances and strategic collaboration.
Real estate major DLF reported a rise in net profit in Q3 FY26, supported by stronger cash flows that helped it eliminate debt, even as sales bookings stayed subdued due to fewer launches. The quarter underscores the sector’s dependence on project pipeline timing while highlighting the balance-sheet advantage of large, established developers.
Bihar registered a record 568-run win over Manipur in the Ranji Trophy Plate final, completing a dominant campaign and earning promotion back to the Elite group. The victory was powered by a big second-innings batting effort and incisive bowling, marking a major step in Bihar’s domestic cricket resurgence.