This Vande Bharat Express train gets upgrade, to run with more coaches from Jan 26, check route, details

The Ministry of Railways is expanding the seating capacity of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Train to make long journeys for passengers both accessible and comfortable. The Indian Railway has upgraded the coaches to accommodate additional ones in the nation’s 42nd Vande Bharat Express train
Amid Trump’s threats, Canada moves closer to India as PM Mark Carney set for first state visit

For India, the visit comes as another big boost as New Delhi is also facing sweeping tariffs from the US. The news comes at a time when India is set to sign with the European Union (EU) what has been described as the “mother of all deals.”
DMK warns against Hindi dominance, Tamil Nadu’s Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin says it ‘swallowed many mother languages’

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has asserted that the state would firmly oppose and not accept the “Hindi imposition” by the central government. He claimed that Hindu has finished many mother tongues. He remembered Natarajan and Thalamuthu, who died during the language movement
Nationwide bank strike on January 27: Know which banks are affected, and other details

Bank strike January 2026: Bank employees and unions nationwide have announced a pan India strike on 27 January 2026, Tuesday, which will likely affect bank related services at most public sector banks. The nationwide strike will be led by the United Forum of Bank Unions.
Republic Day Parade 2026: When and were to watch live, check full schedule, tickets availability

India is all set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with central theme is “Vande Mataram”. The Republic Day parade will begin on January 26, 2026, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. When and Where to watch?
Republic Day 2026: Why is India’s R-Day celebrated on January 26th?

India’s draft constitution was presented in November 1948 and publicly debated for nearly a year. On November 26, 1949, the document was adopted. It was one of the longest written constitutions in the world, defining India as a sovereign, democratic republic, and a union of states.
Rajasthan: Police seize 10000 kg of explosive material, detonators ahead of Republic Day; probe underway

Rajasthan Police have made a significant breakthrough by arresting a man and seizing nearly 10,000 kg of explosives linked to illegal mining in Nagaur district.
Republic Day 2026: How India selects its chief guest? Check complete list of Republic Day guests here

India’s Republic Day chief guest tradition highlights the country’s diplomatic priorities and global ties. From President Sukarno in 1950 to European Union leaders in 2026, the invited dignitaries reflect India’s evolving foreign policy, strategic partnerships, and international outreach.
Delhi government aanounces special remission to over 2000 prisoners on Republic Day 2026

The Home Minister, Govt of Delhi, Ashish Sood, stated that the remission shall apply to convicts sentenced by courts of criminal jurisdiction in Delhi and lodged in Central Jails of the NCT of Delhi or outside Delhi, who are undergoing sentence as on 26.01.2026, subject to prescribed condition.
Who is Omkar Shinde? 27-year-old man arrested in 12 hours for stabbing professor multiple times at Maharashtra’s Malad station over minor dispute

In a chilling case from Maharashtra’s Malad, a professor at NM college in Ville Parle was brutally murdered at a Railway station over minor dispute in a local train. The incident occurred at Malad Railway station on Platform 1 and 2, where the victim, Alok Singh, was stabbed multiple times.