A viral video of a new Mira-Bhayandar flyover shows 4 lanes 'narrowing' to 2 mid-air, sparking 'bottleneck' and safety fears. The MMRDA, however, has clarified that the design is intentional for future expansion toward Bhayandar West. The INR 100 crore-project opens in February 2026 with added safety measures like rumble strips and high-visibility signs.
In February 2026, there are no nationwide gazetted bank holidays during the weekdays. According to the RBI holidays list, regional closures include Losar in Sikkim on February 18, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in Maharashtra on February 19, and Statehood Day in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on February 20.
Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 15 Pro will debut in the Indian market at the end of January, with pre-orders and launch details expected to be published in the coming days. Initial reports suggest pricing will be positioned competitively within the mid-range segment.
On 27 January, a western disturbance will influence weather across northern India with rain and strong winds expected in cities like Delhi, where showers and thunderstorms are likely with a high near 19 °C and windy conditions, while northern plains could see unsettled weather and cooler temperatures later in the week.
The Rajasthan Police Intelligence Wing has arrested a local resident in Jaisalmer on charges of spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The suspect, identified as Pathan Khan, was formalizing under arrest following an intensive interrogation by a joint team of security agencies.
A fresh political controversy erupted on Republic Day as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of disrespecting the culture of the Northeast.
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1.61 crore tourist visits till November 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said at the Republic Day function in Jammu. He praised the region’s resilience and the administration’s efforts to revive tourism after a major terror attack in Pahalgam in April and severe floods during August–September.
The Allahabad High Court has set aside a life imprisonment sentence awarded to a man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault, observing that the rise in live-in relationships—which it attributed to "Western ideas"—has led to an increase in the misuse of rape laws.
A village in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh has triggered widespread outrage after imposing a social boycott on the families of four girls who eloped and married outside their caste over the past six months.
The Lucknow police have arrested four individuals in connection with the murder of a minor girl who was allegedly lured away under the pretext of marriage. The victim’s body was recovered from railway tracks five days ago, ending a search that began when she failed to return home after meeting an acquaintance she met on Instagram.
The announcement of the Padma Bhushan for Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the former Governor of Maharashtra, has ignited a sharp political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre and the state’s Opposition.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 emergency update to resolve a serious issue that left millions of Outlook users facing freezes, failed restarts and missing emails after the January 2026 security updates.
Republic Day celebrations at the Nashik police parade ground were briefly disrupted after Maharashtra Forest Department officer Madhuri Jadhav confronted Rural Development Minister Girish Mahajan. She accused him of omitting Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s name, the chief architect of the Constitution, during his keynote address, prompting the incident.
Today, on Republic Day, Kiran Bedi shared a 1975 throwback picture of hers having breakfast with then-PM Indira Gandhi. After she led the Delhi Police contingent during the Republic Day parade that year, Indira Gandhi invited Bedi for breakfast. Bedi clarified that this meeting preceded the famous 1982 "car-towing" incident, highlighting a milestone for women in the Indian Police Service.
As India marks its 77th year of constitutional democracy, the Republic Day 2026 Celebrations are set to captivate millions with a grand display of military might and cultural heritage. For those not attending the parade in person, the government has made extensive arrangements for live broadcasting. The entire event will be telecast live on all Doordarshan (DD) channels across the country.
One of the most anticipated highlights of the 77th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, is the public debut of the Bhairav Light Commando Battalion. This newly raised, high-tech combat force represents a significant shift in the Indian Army's operational doctrine, moving toward smaller, more agile, and technology-driven units.
A 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were seriously injured after jumping from the second floor of a pizza outlet in Shahjahanpur to escape a group of men. The incident near Bareilly Morh has triggered a police probe into allegations of vigilante moral policing by a local Hindu organisation.
The Maharashtra government has officially designated 181 as the dedicated helpline number to resolve issues related to the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. This move specifically targets the technical glitches and errors encountered during the mandatory e-KYC process, which have led to the suspension of monthly installments for approximately 24 lakh beneficiaries.
A one-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by his mother’s friend in a chilling incident that has shaken the city. The accused, an auto-rickshaw driver from Pinjore, reportedly abducted the toddler from a creche in Sector 12-A on Saturday morning by posing as the child's father.
On the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, the Union Government announced the prestigious Padma Awards for 2026, with Maharashtra emerging as the state with the highest number of recipients. The list features a blend of cinematic legends, sporting icons, and grassroots "unsung heroes."
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