Rendered in honour of the President of India — the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces — the salute represents the highest form of military respect and, by extension, pays tribute to the sovereign Republic
26 January,2026 12:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPresident Droupadi Murmu arrived at Kartavya Path in a ceremonial buggy, escorted by the President’s Bodyguard, to mark the 77th Republic Day celebrations. She was accompanied by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, the chief guests for the parade, and was received by PM Narendra Modi
26 January,2026 11:51 AM IST | ANIThe PM was joined by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal A P S Singh, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi
26 January,2026 11:50 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a symbolic departure from tradition, enclosures along Kartavya Path for the 77th Republic Day parade have been named after India’s rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada and Krishna, replacing VVIP-style labels. The move reflects inclusivity and cultural pride, with clear signage guiding guests
26 January,2026 11:50 AM IST | PTIFormer President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. In a joint statement, they called the incident a “heartbreaking tragedy” and a “wake-up call” for Americans, criticizing federal tactics as lawless and escalating tensions
26 January,2026 11:50 AM IST | ANIIn a statement, the airport said emergency crews responded to the incident at around 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time (0045 GMT Monday), following which flight operations were temporarily suspended
26 January,2026 11:21 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge also conveyed Republic Day wishes, noting that this year marks 76 years since the adoption of the Constitution
26 January,2026 10:49 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn Monday, Ahmednagar recorded a maximum of 28.9 degrees Celsius, down 1.8 degrees Celsius from January 25, while Aurangabad recorded 28.5 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees Celsius below normal. Dahanu experienced a high of 26.0 degrees Celsius
26 January,2026 10:33 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a message posted on X, General Dwivedi said Republic Day is a time to honour the indomitable courage and unparalleled bravery that safeguarded India’s freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity
26 January,2026 10:27 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe city’s primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 4.2 degrees Celsius, more than two degrees lower than the previous day
26 January,2026 09:59 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe return of the remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, has been widely seen as removing the remaining obstacle to moving ahead with opening the Rafah crossing, which would signal the US-brokered ceasefire's second phase
26 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | APOn Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned that sub-freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions could persist for several days, causing "dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts."
26 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | ANIOf the total deployment, around 10,000 police personnel have been stationed in the New Delhi district, which includes the ceremonial parade route and several high-security zones
26 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said Republic Day, a symbol of India’s pride and honour, should inspire fresh energy and enthusiasm among the people
26 January,2026 08:24 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe federal probe agency conducted raids in Goa, Delhi, and Haryana on January 23 against ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ club and its promoters, including brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra
26 January,2026 07:21 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesTelangana Revenue Minister P Srinivas Reddy announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased. Expressing grief over the deaths, he said that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the incident
26 January,2026 07:18 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesThe Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced that the President of India has approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026, one of the country’s highest civilian honours
26 January,2026 12:26 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCM Fadnavis also share a post on X and wrote, "The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur was not limited to the Sikh community, but was a defence of India’s culture, values, and freedom of religion"
25 January,2026 11:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKagal State Excise raided two illegal factories in Goa, sealing liquor and materials worth Rs 1.32 crore. The operation exposed an interstate spurious liquor racket using fake Maharashtra labels and dealt a major blow to smuggling networks.
25 January,2026 11:28 PM IST | Kolhapur | Samiullah KhanThe gallantry awards include one Ashok Chakra, three Kirti Chakras, 13 Shaurya Chakras (one posthumous), one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 44 Sena Medals (Gallantry) (five posthumous), six Nau Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry)
25 January,2026 11:20 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSIn her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President Murmu said the country is recording continuous economic growth, driven by large-scale investments in world-class infrastructure and guided by the principles of 'atmanirbharata' and 'swadeshi'
25 January,2026 10:00 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
A 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents during a controversial immigration enforcement operation. Officials initially claimed he was armed, but bystander video appears to contradict that account — showing him with a phone moments before the shooting.
Senior US officials said ahead of the meeting on Saturday that Kushner and Witkoff had arrived in Israel to review key issues related to the ongoing Gaza situation with Netanyahu
26 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | Jerusalem | ANIIn a post on X, the MND said that five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)
The US leader extended a special message to India on the country's Republic Day, commemorated on January 26. "On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day," Rubio said on Sunday
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable governance being provided to the masses
24 January,2026 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
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