Republic Day marks the day the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, transforming the nation into a sovereign, democratic republic. The day reflects India’s constitutional values, freedom struggle legacy, and commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity
Tejashwi Yadav was appointed National Working President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal at the party’s executive meeting in Patna. While senior leaders welcomed the move, his sister Rohini Acharya launched a sharp attack on the party leadership, calling the situation “worrisome”
The roots of Republic Day trace back to the Indian Independence Act of July 18, 1947, which ended British rule and transferred legislative authority to India’s Constituent Assembly
Overall, while daytime temperatures remained slightly below average in many interior districts, Maharashtra continued to witness pleasant winter conditions, with no extreme variations reported
Meanwhile, on Thursday, two persons have been arrested by the Noida Police following the case of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, who lost his life after his car broke through a waterlogged pit near a public road in Sector-150, officials said on Thursday
Major landmarks, including the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, and the Government buildings in Lucknow, reflected a vibrant, patriotic atmosphere in the cities.
A day after MP’s nephew claimed his gun misfired, forensic reports have ruled out an ‘accidental firing’; investigators said the couple had an argument before the incident
Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad criticised Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated electoral losses, alleging lack of internal democracy and centralised decision-making. He also claimed Rahul Gandhi is uncomfortable working with senior leaders and that dissent within the party is suppressed
The Ministry of Home Affairs will showcase the implementation of India’s three new criminal laws in a special tableau at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. The display will highlight the shift from colonial-era laws to a technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system under the theme “Dand Se Nyay Ki Or"
Granth Kutir has been developed at Rashtrapati Bhavan to enhance awareness among people about the rich cultural and literary heritage of India. The people can see the collection of books and manuscripts in the Granth Kutir during their tour to Rashtrapati Bhavan
The bomb threat emails received by several schools in the morning caused panic among school authorities and parents, but were later found to be hoaxes, police said. Prominent institutions, including DPS, Army School and Mahatma Gandhi International School, were among those that received the threats
At least nine people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused seven confirmed deaths
The bomb threat emails received by several schools in the morning caused panic among school authorities and parents, but were later found to be hoaxes, police said. Prominent institutions, including DPS, Army School and Mahatma Gandhi International School, were among those that received the threats
24 January,2026 06:23 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTIAt least nine people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused seven confirmed deaths
24 January,2026 04:57 PM IST | Indore | PTIWeather conditions improved across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after a day of widespread snowfall, rain and strong winds. Flight operations at Srinagar airport resumed after snow clearance, though night temperatures remained below freezing across the region. The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snow at isolated places
24 January,2026 02:56 PM IST | Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | PTIOdisha’s Nabarangpur district has been declared “Naxal-free” after nine Maoists, including seven women carrying a combined bounty of Rs 47 lakh, surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Police said the district has not witnessed major Naxal activity since 2011, marking a significant achievement as Maoist influence in Odisha
24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTIA Delhi court on Saturday postponed the hearing on taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case linked to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The hearing was deferred after the ED sought more time to submit pending documents
24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSADVERTISEMENT
Heavy snowfall over the past 48 hours has paralysed life in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali, blocking national highways and stranding hundreds of tourists. One to two feet of snow, and continuous snowfall have halted traffic, leaving many passengers stuck overnight in freezing conditions. (Pics/PTI)
Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu, recorded its coldest day of the season as temperatures plunged to a chilling minus 7 degrees Celsius amid an intense cold wave gripping North India. Frost blanketed grasslands, ponds froze overnight, and icy winds kept residents and tourists huddled around bonfires, marking one of the harshest winter spells
24 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | Mount Abu (Rajasthan) | ANI
Visiting Rajasthan’s desert city of Jaisalmer will soon become more expensive, with the municipal council deciding to levy a passenger tax on vehicles entering the city. Approved by the state’s Local Self-Government Department, the tax will be collected at entry points on Barmer and Jodhpur roads, with rates ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 200
24 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | Jaipur | PTI
The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist of Pakistan was identified as Usman. He was active from 2024, and six terror acts were registered against him, including the killing of civilians and security forces
24 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Kathua | ANI
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, visited Indore on January 17 and met the families of the victims who died due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water and those undergoing treatment in the hospital
24 January,2026 09:34 AM IST | Bhopal | ANI
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