U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise
A U.S. military strike on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31 was followed by a rise of more than 3% in benchmark crude oil prices.
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China, Russia and India attend SCO summit in Bishkek
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan features meetings among leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, as China and Russia seek to position the grouping as an alternative to Western-led forums.
US explores engagement with Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of Feb 12 election, raising regional concerns
With Bangladesh headed for elections on February 12, 2026, reports say US diplomats have signalled interest in engaging Jamaat-e-Islami, a party once banned and still controversial. The outreach, framed as pragmatic diplomacy, has sparked unease in the region amid debates on security, trade leverage and democratic transition.
New Zealand beat India by 50 runs in 4th T20I at Visakhapatnam; series stands 3-1
New Zealand posted 215/7 and bowled India out for 165 to win the 4th T20I in Visakhapatnam on January 28, 2026. Shivam Dube’s rapid 65 off 23 kept the chase alive briefly, but New Zealand’s bowlers closed out a convincing 50-run win.
India spacetech startup ‘The Guild’ raises $20.5 million Series A to scale space systems
Spacetech startup The Guild has raised $20.5 million in a Series A round to expand deeper into space systems, reflecting investor interest in infrastructure-led space businesses. The funding highlights a shift from rocket-only narratives to service platforms, payload deployment and resilient communications networks.
Precision health focus as ICMTDT-2026 begins in Vadodara; India chapter of global society announced
ICMTDT-2026, an international conference on metabolism, toxicology, diagnostics and therapeutics, began in Vadodara with sessions on precision health and biomedical research. Organisers said an India chapter of the International Society for Precision Health will be headquartered at Navrachana University.
Delhi Police issues traffic curbs for Beating Retreat on Jan 29; Vijay Chowk shut, key roads restricted
Delhi Traffic Police has announced special restrictions for the Beating Retreat Ceremony on January 29, 2026, with closures around Vijay Chowk and diversions for key bus corridors. Commuters are urged to plan earlier and use alternate routes to avoid long delays in Central Delhi.
Markets extend gains on India–EU trade pact optimism; ITC, Adani Enterprises, Paytm among big Q3 results due Jan 29
Indian markets closed higher on January 28, 2026 amid positive sentiment linked to the India–EU trade agreement and broader risk-on cues. Attention now shifts to a packed Q3 results slate on January 29, with ITC, Adani Enterprises, Paytm, Swiggy, Vedanta and others set to report.
PM Modi urges newly eligible citizens to register as voters, calls participation ‘soul of democracy’
In his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked young Indians to register to vote as soon as they turn 18, linking voter participation to constitutional duty and nation-building. The appeal came around National Voters’ Day and ahead of Republic Day celebrations.
PM inaugurates 38th National Games as Uttarakhand hosts multi-city event
The 38th National Games have been inaugurated with Uttarakhand hosting competitions across multiple cities and venues. The event brings together teams from across India and is scheduled to run through mid-February, marking one of the country’s biggest multi-sport gatherings for athletes and state contingents.
Adani Group signs MoU with Odisha government for Rs 2.3 lakh crore investment plan over five years
Adani Group has signed an MoU with the Odisha government committing an investment of Rs 2.3 lakh crore over the next five years. The proposed investment spans multiple sectors, and was signed during the Utkarsh Odisha–Make in Odisha conclave, with state officials calling it one of the biggest investment intents at the event.
India and EU sign Security and Defence Partnership, opening a new chapter in strategic cooperation
India and the European Union have signed a Security and Defence Partnership on the margins of the EU–India Summit. The agreement sets a comprehensive framework for cooperation on areas such as maritime security, cyber, counter-terrorism and broader security dialogue, reflecting a push to deepen coordination amid a more challenging global environment.