India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train to be flagged between…, has advanced safety system, world class coaches, check date, fares

India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train will soon be launched as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train which will run between Kolkata to Guwahati. Union Rail Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw said the launch of Vande Bharat sleeper train is expected this month.
Republic Day 2026 Parade: What’s new this January 26? Special contingent of Indian Army to mark its debut, check details

Republic Day Parade 2026 will be a spectacular and unique celebration of India’s diversity of its fauna. For the first time, an animal contingent will participate in the parade 2026. The contingent will feature two Bactrian camels, four Zanskar ponies, four raptors, and more.
Delhi-NCR AQI: Dense fog engulfs national capital as air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, airlines issue advisories, AQI reaches…

Delhi-NCR welcomed the New Year under severe winter conditions, with very poor air quality, dense fog and extreme cold disrupting daily life. With AQI near hazardous levels and visibility low, authorities warned of health risks and possible travel delays across the region.
Rajasthan police bust BIG explosive racket on New Year’s Eve! Cease 150 Kg Ammonium Nitrate, other items, check details

On New Year’s Eve, the Rajasthan police busted a major racket as they recovered more than 100 kg of explosives from a car. The police have detained two men who were travelling in the car and have been questioning them. The operation was led by the District Special Task Force (DST).
Karnataka govt makes arrangements for ‘heavily drunk’, safety this New Year’s Eve celebrations, check details

To prevent any untoward incident, chaos or danger, the Karnataka government has made required arrangements for the partygoers. G Parameshwara Rao said that 15 centres will be established for intoxicated people.
Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot greenfield corridor in Maharashtra approved; check project cost, distance and more

The six-lane greenfield project corridor is to improve travel efficiency, and it is expected to cut travel time by 17 hours and reduce the travel distance by 201 km.
Will BNP reset India-Bangladesh ties after Jaishankar meets Tarique Rahman at Khaleda Zia funeral?

Will BNP soften its anti-India rhetoric after S Jaishankar met Tarique Rahman in Dhaka during Khaleda Zia’s state funeral? Can India-BNP ties shift ahead of Bangladesh Election 2026?
Who is IPS Ajay Singhal, 1992 batch officer and the new DGP of Haryana?

IPS Ajay Singhal has held several key operational and administrative positions during his career.
Bank Holiday on New Year 2026: Are banks closed on January 1? Know state-wise details here

Happy New Year: Not all offices are closed on the first day of the new year. All states have their own rules and so bank holidays differ statewise. They are different from nationwide bank holidays. Bank holidays on January 1, 2026 do not disrupt online and digital services like UPI, mobile banking.
India issues FIRST statement after China’s claim to mediate Pakistan truce, says ‘there is no role for…’

India reiterated that there is no third party involved in the ceasefire on May 10, following Operation Sindoor, which was reached following direct talks between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries.