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A Hindu man, identified as Chanchal Bhowmik, died after a fire broke out in a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district while he was asleep. Police say CCTV footage shows suspicious movement near the scene, and investigators are examining whether the blaze was accidental or triggered by an external act.
Indian health authorities have confirmed Nipah virus infections among two nurses at a private hospital near Kolkata, prompting quarantine, testing and surveillance measures. Officials are tracing contacts linked to a suspected index patient and conducting wider checks as Nipah—known for high fatality—has no specific cure or vaccine.
A new western disturbance is expected to trigger a widespread wet spell across north, northwest and parts of central India from 26 January, with peak impact forecast on 27–28 January. IMD alerts warn of heavy snowfall in the western Himalayas, hailstorms and gusty winds in adjoining plains, along with continued fog and cold-wave pockets through Republic Day.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan has said the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme remains on track despite a recent PSLV mission deviation. He also outlined longer-term ambitions, including preparatory work for a national space station targeted to begin in 2028 with an aim to complete by 2035.
India take on New Zealand in the third T20I at Guwahati on 25 January, with the hosts leading the series 2–0. The match begins at 7:00 pm IST, with the toss at 6:30 pm, and viewers can watch on Star Sports while streaming is available on JioHotstar.
On National Voters’ Day (25 January), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of acting in favour of the BJP and alleged harassment of voters during an ongoing special revision of electoral rolls. She said the poll body’s celebrations were inappropriate amid claims of disenfranchisement and intimidation.
A new western disturbance is set to move across northwest India from 26 January, bringing a fresh wet spell to the Himalayas and renewed winter hazards to the plains. The IMD has warned of widespread rain and snowfall, squally winds and possible hail in parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, with conditions expected to peak around 27 January before easing.
Mumbai stormed into the Ranji Trophy knockouts with a commanding nine-wicket win over Hyderabad in a Group D match, also collecting a bonus point. Left-arm spinner Musheer Khan led the bowling with a five-wicket haul in Hyderabad’s second innings before Mumbai quickly chased a small target to complete the outright result.
RJD has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president, a new role that strengthens his grip over organisational decisions and signals a generational shift under party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move comes amid internal family friction, with sister Rohini Acharya publicly alleging that ‘infiltrators’ have gained influence in the party.
Two suspected Nipah virus cases have been detected in West Bengal, prompting the Centre to deploy a National Joint Outbreak Response Team to support containment and public health measures. The suspected cases were identified at an ICMR VRDL in AIIMS Kalyani, with central agencies sharing guidelines and supporting state surveillance, contact tracing and testing.
India’s technology sector has entered 2026 with weaker hiring intent, with active tech job openings down 24% year-on-year to around 1.03 lakh roles, according to staffing firm Xpheno. The report suggests demand remains close to the lowest levels seen since early 2021, with entry-level hiring comparatively steadier while mid-senior and senior roles see sharper declines.
A 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh, Chanchal Bhowmik, died after being burnt while asleep inside a garage in Narsingdi. While the blaze initially appeared accidental, investigators say CCTV footage showing suspicious movement near the site has prompted a probe into possible external involvement, with no arrests reported so far.