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President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Ashoka Chakra on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at Republic Day celebrations, honouring his historic achievement as the first Indian to visit the International Space Station during the Axiom-4 mission

Republic Day Parade enclosures along Kartavya Path have been uniquely named after Indian rivers, replacing VVIP labels. Musical instruments will name Beating Retreat enclosures, reflecting cultural themes as celebrations highlight the sesquicentenary of “Vande Mataram"

Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce to record highs amid global uncertainty, while silver crossed $100. Analysts cite strong safe-haven demand, central bank buying and supportive liquidity, maintaining a bullish outlook for precious metals through 2026 despite brief corrections

President Droupadi Murmu and Republic Day Chief Guests arrived at Kartavya Path in a traditional buggy as India showcased military strength, cultural diversity and 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ during a grand parade marked by advanced defence platforms and a spectacular flypast.

Sunil Gavaskar said India’s series win over New Zealand is only an appetiser ahead of the T20 World Cup, praising the team’s depth, confidence and preparation while backing Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav to play key roles.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is fully ready, awaiting signing. Talks with the U.S. and Russia continue as Kyiv pushes EU membership, insists on territorial integrity, and explores ceasefire options amid ongoing war

CINIC hosted a one-day GenAI micro film hackathon in Hyderabad, where over 60 shortlisted participants created 90-second films within six hours using AI tools, exploring the future of technology-driven storytelling

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Republic Day greetings, highlighting the Constitution’s role in Telangana’s formation through Article 3 and Ambedkar’s ideals. KT Rama Rao urged citizens to uphold constitutional values, equality and democratic principles

Late January 2026 winter storm threatens central and eastern U.S. with snow, sleet, freezing rain, outages and emergencies. Scientists link impacts to jet stream dynamics, Arctic air, Gulf moisture and stratospheric polar vortex interactions amid a warming climate trend concerns

Forty-seven villages in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist-affected Bastar region celebrated Republic Day for the first time, unfurling the Tricolour amid improved security, growing public trust and expanding development, marking a milestone in democratic restoration

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi extended Republic Day greetings, honouring fallen heroes and reaffirming the Army’s commitment to national security, while the force showcased its discipline and preparedness during Republic Day parade rehearsals

Five US states have proclaimed January 26, 2026, as India’s Republic Day, recognising the adoption of India’s Constitution, shared democratic values and the growing contributions of the Indian and Indian American community to cultural and economic life.

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 to reach his third consecutive Australian Open quarterfinal. The 22-year-old Spaniard, chasing a Career Grand Slam, will face Alex de Minaur or Alexander Bublik next at Melbourne Park

Sainyam of Chandigarh and Gaurav Kumar of Uttar Pradesh won the women’s and men’s 10m Air Pistol Trial 2 finals at the National Selection Trials in New Delhi. Rhythm Sangwan and Yogesh Kumar finished second, while Meenu Pathak and Harsh Swami took third

Novak Djokovic advanced to his 16th Australian Open quarterfinal after Jakub Mensik withdrew with an abdominal injury. Djokovic, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam, will face Lorenzo Musetti or Taylor Fritz next, having equalled Roger Federer’s 102 match wins at Melbourne Park

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has reaffirmed the city police’s commitment to women’s safety, warning that cyberstalking and digital blackmail will be dealt with uncompromisingly. The police assured confidentiality, swift response, and victim-centric handling of cases while maintaining a strong preventive presence across public spaces.

World Champion D Gukesh lost to Anish Giri in round 7 of Tata Steel Masters, while Arjun Erigaisi and Aravindh Chithambaram also suffered defeats. Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads with 5.5 points, as Indians struggle in the prestigious chess event

Tiigers of Kolkata defeated Falcon Risers Hyderabad by 13 runs in ISPL Season 3 at Surat. Saif Ali’s 61 powered Kolkata to 119/4, while Shivam Kumar and Firdos Alam starred with the ball to restrict Hyderabad to 106/6

Former BCCI president IS Bindra, who transformed cricket marketing and played a key role in organising the 1987 World Cup, passed away in New Delhi at 84. He also served as Punjab Cricket Association president for decades

Sonali Mondal scored a brilliant hat-trick as India defeated Sri Lanka 5-2 to finish runner-up at the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Bangkok. Mithila Ramani and Pooja Gupta added goals, while Bangladesh claimed the overall title

Teen racers Ishaan Madesh and Sai Shiva Sankaran clinched the Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 titles at the Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 in Chennai. Other winners included Biren Pithawalla, Joel Joseph, Aman Nagdev and Tarushi Vikram across categories

Shaheen Women’s Resource and Welfare Association organised a programme to mark National Girl Child Day at its office in Sultan Shahi. The initiative was aimed at educating women and girls about their rights and empowering them through education and collective action.

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A drunk driving check at Yacharam in Ranga Reddy district turned violent when a speeding car hit sub-inspector Madhu and dragged him for nearly 500 metres before locals intervened.