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
President 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
The 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
In 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
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also conveyed Republic Day wishes, noting that this year marks 76 years since the adoption of the Constitution
On 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
In 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
The 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
Of 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
In 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
The 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
Telangana 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
The 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.
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President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. (Pics/PTI)
The 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 | IANS
In 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 | PTI
Veteran BBC correspondent and author Mark Tully, widely known as the broadcaster’s “voice of India”, died at the age of 90, the BBC confirmed on Sunday
25 January,2026 09:49 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Born in India in 1935 under British rule, he made the country his home and his career, becoming arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in the country
25 January,2026 09:22 PM IST | New Delhi | AFP
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