Who are Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa? Top EU leaders to be chief guests at Republic Day Parade 2026
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Luís Santos da Costa will attend the celebrations in the Indian capital. The invitation reflects the deepening partnership between India and the EU.
9 Amrit Bharat Express to be launched soon, cross 9 states; check routes, train number, timings
The Ministry of Railways will soon launch nine Amrit Bharat Express trains with various facilities. These trains will be launched with non-AC services with its route starting from West Bengal and Assam to connect seven other states like, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and more.
Amid Iran protests, Jaishankar speaks with Iranian foreign minister Araghchi: ‘Discussed evolving situation’
On Wednesday, the Indian government issued an advisory for its citizens, saying: “In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice.”
Uttar Pradesh: Manipur to get 15-km-long new Southern bypass, built with cost of Rs 55 crore, to connect with state highway, check details
The bypass will pass through the southern part of the city, connecting the State Four-Lane Highway and reducing traffic congestion.
Bank Holiday, January 15: Are banks closed today for Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Maharashtra polls? Check state-wise list here
Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant their visit according to these holiday schedules.
Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: Over 3.48 crore voters to decide fate of 2869 seats across 29 Municipal Corporations
A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 893 wards, comprising 2,869 seats. To ensure a smooth voting process, over 25,000 police personnel, including senior officers, will be deployed across Mumbai.
Delhi-NCR freezes as temperature plumps to 3°C, IMD issues ‘red’ alert for dense fog, AQI reaches 352
Several areas across the national capital reported AQI levels well above 300, indicating persistently hazardous conditions for public health.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: National Capital wakes up to ‘very poor’ air quality, chilling cold, AQI hits 357
Several areas across the national capital reported AQI levels well above 300, indicating persistently hazardous conditions for public health.
Why political boldness dies inside files?
For decades, India’s governance failures were conveniently attributed to the absence of political will. That explanation no longer fully fits reality. Over the last ten years, India has seen a political leadership willing to take risks that earlier governments often avoided. Structural reforms have been announced and defended despite resistance, uncertainty, and the likelihood of electoral cost. Agreement with outcomes aside, the decisiveness of political intent is difficult to deny.
Indian army chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s strong statement on Pakistan-China 1963 agreement over Shaksgam valley: ‘Illegal action’
India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has reiterated that the 1963 agreement on Shaksgam valley, between India’s hostile neighbors, China and Pakistan is ‘illegal’. He added that India has never recognized the agreement in which Pakistan ceded the territory to China.