The foremost learning for the IAF is that indigenous weapons performed very well. The manner in which seamless integration of indigenous hi-tech systems into the national defence architecture was done was truly praiseworthy. Of particular note was the integration between the Army Air Defence network Akashteer and the IACCS of the IAF. Newly brought in...

Republic Day celebrations in Karnataka’s Gadag district on Monday were briefly disrupted after political dispute broke out between Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil and BJP MLC SV Sankanur during the official programme. The incident occurred on the dais at the district-level Republic Day function, where both leaders were participating in the ceremonial...

NEW DELHI: India embassy along with the Indian community celebrated the Republic Day in Yemen after a gap of over 10 years.“Flying the Indian Flag High! For the first time in more than 10 years, Republic Day was celebrated in Yemen. The Indian Community joined the Embassy staff at the celebration of #RepublicDay2026 at @IndianEmbRiyadh...

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, accompanied by Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta, inspects the guard of honour after hoisting the national flag during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Rayapudi in Amaravati, Guntur district, on Monday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Monday (January 26, 2026)...

The Karnataka Police have joined their counterparts in Goa and Maharashtra in the investigation into the alleged Rs 400 crore demonetised cash heist last year at Chorla Ghat, located at the intersection of the three states. Belagavi SP K Ramarajan said Sunday a team from the district have been coordinating with the Special Investigation Team...

European Union Vice-President Kaja Kallas has said there is “strong momentum” for closer cooperation with India, as she shared details of her New Delhi visit and participation in the Republic Day celebrations in a post on X. Highlighting defence and security cooperation, Kallas said the presence of European naval personnel at the parade reflected the...

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...

U.S. aircraft maker Boeing expects more orders for its Dreamliners in the Indian market, which is poised for substantial growth in the coming years, according to a senior company executive. Amid the ongoing tariff issues between India and the US, Boeing India and South Asia President Salil Gupte emphasised on the two countries’ goal for...

The United States is currently braving the biggest snowstorm in five years, leaving people stranded and transportation systems disrupted. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani surprised many residents over the weekend by assisting drivers whose cars were trapped by heavy snowfall. A viral video shows Mamdani wielding a shovel along Myrtle Avenue near Franklin Avenue,...

On this Special Report, the focus is on China’s diplomatic outreach to India on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. Despite historical tensions and recent conflicts, Beijing has sent a message describing India and China as ‘good neighbors, friends and partners.’ Executive Editor Sandeep Unnithan provides a critical analysis of this ‘warmth,’ noting that...