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India marked its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, placing the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the centre of the day’s themes and cultural messaging.
World
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa travelled to New Delhi as guests of honour for India’s Republic Day parade and are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 27 for the 16th EU–India Summit.
Business
India’s benchmark indices saw a January slide of more than 4% as foreign selling pressure, a weaker rupee, subdued earnings and global uncertainty dampened sentiment, keeping investors cautious through the month.
Health
An academic study released ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27 argues that India should raise public healthcare expenditure, warning that rising medical costs and unequal access are widening gaps and increasing the need for stronger public health infrastructure.
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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu unfurling the national flag and top European Union leaders attending as chief guests, adding major diplomatic weight to the annual parade.
Business
India’s benchmark indices have slipped more than 4% in January as foreign portfolio investors continued to sell, the rupee weakened to record lows and global uncertainty weighed on sentiment ahead of the Union Budget season.
Tech
Google’s Republic Day Doodle for India spotlights space exploration, with imagery that nods to ISRO and the country’s growing profile in science and technology, tying the artwork to national pride around innovation.
World
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are in New Delhi for the 16th EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026, following their attendance at India’s Republic Day parade as chief guests—an unprecedented signal of the bloc’s strategic focus on India.
Health
Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority announced enhanced health screening for flights arriving from India’s West Bengal, describing the region as high-risk for Nipah virus and outlining additional checks on departure and arrival to reduce the chance of importation.
Politics
Security agencies in Delhi stepped up vigilance after an intelligence warning flagged the possibility of a coordinated terror attack around Republic Day, with authorities intensifying monitoring and putting additional measures in place across the capital and key locations.
Sports
India sealed the T20I series against New Zealand in Guwahati after restricting the visitors to 153/9 and then racing to the target in just 10 overs, powered by explosive unbeaten knocks from Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav.
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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a major parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the ceremony as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, a day ahead of the India–EU summit.