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PM Modi thanks Bhutan PM for Republic Day greetings

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Thank you Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and the people of Bhutan for the warm wishes on the 77th Republic Day of India. May the special bonds of friendship and unique ties between our nations continue to grow from strength to strength."

2026-01-26T17:07:44.255278+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks French PM for R-Day greetings

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Thank you my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron for your warm wishes on India's 77th Republic Day. I look forward to welcoming you in India soon and further deepen and diversify the India-France strategic partnership."

2026-01-26T17:03:26.002849+00:00 IST

European Commission VP signals at "strong momentum" between India

President of the European Council Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen are on a State Visit to India and were Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

2026-01-26T15:25:10.566274+00:00 IST

Tibet’s leaders in exile extend wishes to India on Republic Day

The exile leaders also slammed China and said that they have a strong spirit so it's won't be easy to wipe out Tibet from the world's map and China's bully is not going to sustain.

2026-01-26T14:58:42.264460+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 112km.

2026-01-26T14:44:16.875491+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Moscow celebrates 77th Republic Day

The celebrations began with the unfurling of the tricolour by Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, the singing of the national anthem, and the offering of floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi.

2026-01-26T14:42:14.577050+00:00 IST

EU chief thanks President Murmu for hosting her at Republic Day

"Thank you for hosting us on Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu. Thank you very much for your warm welcome. Europe and India are the world's largest democracies, committed to working together to shape a new global order. This is why we are here to take our partnership to new heights," Ursula von der Leyen posted on X.

2026-01-26T14:00:55.866747+00:00 IST

Russian scientists develop unique DNA sensor to assess...

The newly developed biosensor enables scientists to analyse the antioxidant activity of beverages such as coffee, tea, wine and fruit juices by evaluating their ability to prevent oxidative damage to DNA. According to the researchers, this approach offers a more biologically relevant assessment compared to conventional methods that only measure total antioxidant content.

2026-01-26T13:51:31.566176+00:00 IST

Israel wishes, hails India's journey from "Dominion to Republic"

Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar wished in a video message, hailing India's journey from a Dominion to a Republic.

2026-01-26T13:45:38.703479+00:00 IST

60,000 tons of wheat from the United States arrives in Bangladesh

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen visited Chattogram port to reinforce commercial cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties.

2026-01-26T13:17:08.078015+00:00 IST

India, EU "ready to take our next step together," European Commis

The EC said that they looked forward to the 16th EU-India Summit.

2026-01-26T13:13:44.201278+00:00 IST

EAM thanks world leaders for R-Day wishes

Jaishankar, in posts on X, received wishes from all over the world on the occassion.

2026-01-26T13:12:15.760698+00:00 IST

PoGB: Earthquake victims stranded as government fails to act

Aid from China, including tents, blankets, and other essential relief items, has reportedly been stuck at Sost Port since 2022. Villagers in Chapursan are demanding that at least this minimal assistance be released immediately to alleviate their suffering.

2026-01-26T12:00:31.527800+00:00 IST

King Charles III extends greetings on India's 77th Republic Day

The letter read, "On the occasion of your Republic Day, my wife and I send our warmest congratulations to you and to the people of the Republic of India."

2026-01-26T11:58:03.329182+00:00 IST

Balochistan ‘turned into vast prison,’ says BYC report documentin

The report documents more than 1,200 cases of enforced disappearances and nearly 200 alleged extrajudicial killings across the province during the year.

2026-01-26T11:06:24.389541+00:00 IST

"Growing strength of India-EU partnership": PM Modi

"India is privileged to host European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during our Republic Day celebrations. Their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values," PM Modi posted on X.

2026-01-26T11:02:26.899074+00:00 IST

EU President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of EU-India summit

on der Leyen described being invited as Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations as "the honour of a lifetime", underlining the growing strategic convergence between India and the European Union.

2026-01-26T09:31:09.642283+00:00 IST

"Dragon and Elephant should dance together," XI Jinping

The Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, in a post shared on X, said, "President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on India's 77th Republic Day. It should be the right choice for China and India to be good-neighborly friends and partners that help each other succeed, and have the dragon and the elephant dance together."

2026-01-26T08:57:56.720576+00:00 IST

Indian High Commission in Pakistan celebrates 77th Republic Day

The High Commission of India in Pakistan celebrated the 77th Republic Day on Monday. Charge d'affaires Gitika Srivastav unfurled the tri-color which was followed by the singing of national anthem.

2026-01-26T08:55:50.831523+00:00 IST

US Ambassador Sergio Gor extends greetings on Republic Day

Through his official X post, the US Ambassador to India said, "Happy Republic Day, India! Honored to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time, a celebration of India's Constitution and democratic spirit. Thrilled to see the U.S.-made aircraft soaring in the Indian sky, a powerful symbol of the strength of the U.S.-India strategic partnership."

2026-01-26T08:40:22.954741+00:00 IST

Xi decapitates top military leadership in China

Chairman Xi Jinping caused shockwaves by arresting the highest military leader inChina - General Zhang Youxia - it was announced on 24 January. Simultaneously, General Liu Zhenli, Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department, had been detained.

2026-01-26T08:20:58.365563+00:00 IST