Daily Current Affairs – January 25, 2026

AI's future in the Global South hinges on overcoming connectivity, cost, and compute barriers. Edge AI, running models directly on devices, offers a practical solution by improving speed, offline functionality, privacy, and reducing cloud expenses. This approach, driven by better chips, smaller models, and advanced math, promises inclusive AI for regions with unique constraints.

India and the European Union are nearing a free trade agreement that could slash import duties on automobiles, including electric vehicles, to 10-15%. This move is anticipated to boost European luxury EV sales in India and position the country as a competitive manufacturing hub for these vehicles.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen kickstarted her four-day visit to India on Saturday (January 24, 2026)

The TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said the work relating to SIR will have to be done by party workers during the day and in the evening, a film highlighting the achievements of Mamata Banerjee’s government will be screened

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen kickstarted her four-day visit to India on Saturday (January 24, 2026)

Voting has begun in the final round of Myanmar’s general election, concluding a monthlong process

According to VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, FPIs not only continued their selling spree in the week ended January 23 but also intensified it. The sustained outflows have wiped off Rs 16 trillion in market capitalisation for the week alone, contributing to a 2.5% decline in the Nifty index.

Markets experienced a sharp corrective move, with Nifty ending lower after a volatile week and breaking below key technical levels. India VIX surged, signaling increased risk perception. Despite a potential technical rebound due to oversold conditions, volatility is expected to remain elevated, especially with F&O expiry.

Bank holidays next week: Bank holidays may differ from region to region depending on the festival or other important events. They are determined by the Reserve Bank of India, which shares the dates in the RBI bank holiday calendar.

As per a WTO document, India told members that cotton remains critical for livelihoods and rural development in developing and least-developed countries, and that progress on the issue has been limited despite long-standing mandates.

“At the end of the day, he went and played. He scored those runs, and he should take all the accolades. I am very thankful that he took my name, but it was not required.”