President Rajendra Prasad leaves for first Republic Day parade in buggy (File photo) NEW DELHI: As India celebrated its 77th Republic Day, Kartavya Path once again became the setting for the country’s most enduring national ritual. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag — the Tiranga — amid elaborate celebrations, in the presence of the...
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Clock ticking for Sanju Samson: Can he fix his batting issues before T20 World Cup?
Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) For more than a decade, Sanju Samson has remained one of Indian cricket’s most intriguing contradictions — a batter blessed with rare elegance and undeniable talent, yet one whose T20I career has been marked by baffling inconsistency. His recent poor run — scores of 10, 6 and 0 in the first...
UGC’s 2026 equity regulations: A serious idea, an uneven instrument
UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations 2026 On January 13, 2026, the University Grants Commission notified the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, replacing the earlier 2012 anti-discrimination framework. The new rules aim to curb caste-based discrimination in higher education by turning it into an enforceable governance issue rather than...
‘Historic bond’: Trump hails India-US ties; extends greetings on 77th R-Day
Photo credit: ANI US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to India on the occasion of 77th Republic Day, describing the relationship between the two countries as a “historic partnership” between the world’s oldest and largest democracies.In a message shared on X by the US Embassy in India, Trump said, “On behalf...
Bangladesh crisis: Court sentences 3 cops to death for protest crackdown
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-127544708,imgsize-1068811,width-400,resizemode-4/bangladesh-tribunal.jpg" alt="Bangladesh crisis: Ex-police chief among 3 cops sentenced to death for protest crackdown" title=" Bangladesh tribunal (AP image) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Bangladesh tribunal (AP image) A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Dhaka’s fugitive former police chief and two senior officers to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of six protesters during...
‘Lost interest’: Days after President’s Delhi visit, UAE scraps its airport deal with Pakistan
Days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi, Abu Dhabi has reportedly abandoned its deal with Pakistan for the management and operations of Islamabad International Airport.According to a report by Pakistan daily Express Tribune, the plan was shelved after the UAE failed to identify a local partner to whom...
‘Successful India makes world more stable’: EU chief’s post R-Day parade message
NEW DELHI: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, a successful India makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure,” after attending India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India–EU summit.Von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day parade as chief...
Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for Budget 2026 week? Check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for the Budget week week are Hindustan Unilever, and Ashok Leyland. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the Budget 2026 trading week starting January 27, 2026:Nifty View:From its...
Watch: Videos show glimpses from Republic Day Parade flypast — seen from IAF’s perspective
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force flypast stole the spotlight at the 77th Republic Day parade, captivating spectators from start to finish. The aerial segment began with a ceremonial flower shower and continued through a series of meticulously coordinated formations showcasing the IAF’s speed, precision and combat readiness. A total of 29 aircraft participated in...
D2C brands see Republic Day sales momentum continuing on ecommerce
Republic Day Sales: D2C Brands Experience Surge in Republic Day E-Commerce Sales, EconomictimesB2B Published On Jan 26, 2026 at 02:06 PM IST
