INDIA
Non-Hindus barred from Gangotri, Mukhba as Uttarakhand weighs wider curbs at temples, ghats
According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office, the restriction will apply to both the shrine and Mukhba village, where the deity is worshipped during winter when the Gangotri temple remains closed due to heavy snowfall.
BUSINESS
‘Successful India makes world more stable’: Ursula von der Leyen a day ahead of ‘mother of all deals’
Von der Leyen is on a three-day visit to India and is scheduled to hold summit-level talks with Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday.
INDIA
Operation Sindoor takes centre stage in tri-services display at Republic Day parade
Titled “Victory Through Jointness”, the tableau projected the combined fighting power of the three services and their ability to execute synchronised operations across land, sea, and air.
INDIA
Operation Sindoor: India's air dominance forced Pakistan to seek truce, says Swiss study
The 47-page report, authored by military analyst Adrien Fontanellaz, was published last week by the Centre d’Histoire et de Prospective Militaires (CHPM), an independent military history and strategic studies institution based in Pully, Switzerland.
INDIA
Fresh encounter breaks out in J&K's Kishtwar amid heavy snowfall; search for JeM terrorists underway
The exchange of fire began around 10.20 pm when a joint search party of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police was conducting operations in the Janseer-Kandiwar forest area.
BUSINESS
Stock market holiday today: BSE, NSE to remain shut for Republic Day
Trading on the NSE and the BSE will resume on January 27 (Tuesday).
INDIA
Republic Day 2026: Delhi Police deploys 30,000 personnel; AI surveillance, FRS cameras in place
The security grid includes multi-layered barricading, multiple levels of checking and frisking at all designated entry points, and strict access control measures along the parade route and nearby areas.
INDIA
Republic Day parade fires clear warning to Pakistan as BrahMos, S-400 dominate Kartavya Path
Missiles, drones and other air defence systems deployed during the four-day conflict were also featured in the parade.
INDIA
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, face of Operation Sindoor briefings, to be honoured on Republic Day
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi represented the armed forces at a series of official press briefings held on May 8, 9 and 10, alongside Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
BUSINESS
China ramps up Russian oil purchases as India and Turkey reduce imports
The shift follows sweeping sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union in late 2025 on Russian oil sellers and shippers, including energy majors Rosneft and Lukoil.
INDIA
IndiGo cancels Tbilisi, Almaty flights as Iran tensions disrupt air routes
The move comes amid a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran following a violent crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran.
POLITICS
‘Katputli bane shehzada’: Rohini Acharya’s swipe at Tejashwi Yadav after RJD promotion
Tejashwi Yadav’s appointment, announced during the RJD’s national executive meeting in Patna on Sunday, has brought the party’s internal and family tensions into sharp public focus
BUSINESS
S Jaishankar holds talks with EU delegates ahead of EU-India Summit
Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will represent the European Union at the 16th EU–India Summit in Delhi, which will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a statement from the European Council.
INDIA
IAF Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to be awarded Ashoka Chakra
As a fighter pilot, Shubhanshu Shukla has an impressive record of 2,000 hours of flight experience across various aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI, MiG-21, MiG-29, Jaguar, Hawk, Dornier and An-32.
INDIA
India on track to become world’s third-largest economy, says President Murmu | Top quotes
Constitution define the very soul of the Indian republic, President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day.
POLITICS
‘TVK will win even without friends’: Vijay’s remarks spark solo-run speculation ahead of TN polls
Vijay also launched a sharp attack on the state’s two dominant Dravidian parties, accusing both the AIADMK and the DMK of having “surrendered” to the BJP, directly and indirectly.
BUSINESS
Adani, Embraer to set up civilian aircraft final assembly line in India: Report
Embraer has been stepping up its focus on the Indian market to tap into long-term growth opportunities. In October 2025, the Brazilian aircraft maker opened a new office in New Delhi
INDIA
'Powerful symbol': US ambassador links Apache visit to Trump-PMO defence vision for India
The meeting comes as New Delhi and Washington continue to build momentum in defence ties, spanning arms sales, operational cooperation and long-term strategic frameworks.
TRENDS
Employee seeks help after not getting salary for 2 months: 'HR has no answer. I feel cheated'
Multiple commenters said the behaviour of the HR department -- offering no timeline or official explanation -- was a red flag, advising the employee to create documented evidence through email before resigning.
INDIA
Veteran journalist and author Mark Tully dies at 90 in New Delhi
Widely regarded as one of the most perceptive chroniclers of India, Tully was known for his decades-long reporting on the country and his influential books that shaped global understanding of Indian society and politics.
INDIA
From a bus conductor to a milk bank pioneer: India’s ‘unsung heroes’ named for Padma Awards
Each of the awardees, the sources noted, has overcome significant personal hardships to not only excel in their chosen fields but also dedicate their lives to serving society at large.
INDIA
From hypersonic weapons to swarm drones: What India will showcase at Republic Day parade
Republic Day Parade: India’s air defence shield will be represented by the Akash Weapon System and the ABHRA Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system.
INDIA
Something’s moving in India-US ties: EAM Jaishankar holds talks with US lawmakers amid strain
EAM S Jaishankar met a US Congressional delegation to discuss trade, security and geopolitics as India-US ties remain strained over tariffs and trade talks.
INDIA
‘I love India’: Eknath Shinde’s roadside exchange with foreign tourist goes viral
The clip shows Shinde briefly stopping his car and interacting with the woman from inside the vehicle.
