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."
As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, digital celebrations are evolving beyond standard text messages and forwarded images. WhatsApp has integrated Meta AI-powered sticker generation, allowing users to create personalized, patriotic stickers in seconds.
As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, January 26, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a mandatory nationwide bank holiday. All public sector, private sector, foreign, cooperative, and regional rural banks across the country will remain closed for the day.
IndiGo announced the cancellation of several international flights and issued a travel advisory amid rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States. The airline said it is proactively adjusting flight schedules to prioritise passenger safety following recent military developments in the Middle East.
The Government of India has conferred the Padma Bhushan, the nation’s third-highest civilian award, upon 13 distinguished individuals as part of the 2026 Republic Day honours. This year’s list features a diverse array of recipients, ranging from legendary cinematic figures like Malayalam actor Mammootty and playback singer Alka Yagnik to prominent political leaders and industry titans.
In a shocking incident on Mumbai’s suburban railway network, a 33-year-old college professor was fatally stabbed at Malad railway station on Saturday evening following a minor altercation with a fellow commuter. The victim, identified as Alok Kumar Singh, was a mathematics and statistics teacher at the Narsee Monjee (NM) College of Commerce and Economics in Vile Parle.
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