Republic Day 2026 began with a poignant moment of national remembrance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial in Delhi. The solemn ceremony marked the official opening of the Republic Day proceedings, with a wreath laid in honour of India’s fallen soldiers and a heartfelt moment of silence dedicated to the martyrs who sacrificed everything for the nation. The Prime Minister was welcomed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh upon his arrival, and the tribute included a two-minute silence followed by the “Rouse” and the Salami Shastra command, a deeply emotional start to the nation’s grand celebration. This year’s Republic Day carries a powerful theme: “150 Years of Vande Mataram”, celebrating India’s patriotic spirit and its journey of freedom. WATCH
27 January,2026 10:50 PM ISTIndia has erupted in protest against Bangladesh following a wave of violence that has raised serious concerns over minority safety and regional stability. The unrest was triggered by the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s anti-Sheikh Hasina uprising, and escalated after a Hindu garment worker, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched and set on fire over unproven blasphemy allegations. The killing sparked massive demonstrations outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, where security was dramatically tightened with multiple barricades and deployments of police and paramilitary forces.
23 December,2025 09:23 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a 2-day state visit, receiving an unusually personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport — a signal of how strategically important the India–Russia partnership remains despite global tensions. Here’s a roundup on the agenda.
04 December,2025 11:35 PM ISTHuma Qureshi joins Mayank Shekhar on Sit With Hitlist for a candid, no-filter conversation about her journey in Mumbai, from being a Delhite to carving her space in Bollywood with films like Maharani and Monica, O My Darling. In this episode, Huma opens up about rejection, bias, and what it truly means to stay authentic in a world obsessed with perfection.
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