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T20 WC: ‘Pakistan will play India match but..’ Sources after PCB chief Naqvi meets PM Sharif (Lead)

IANS | January 26, 2026 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Pakistan government has given a go-ahead to the national team to play against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo, sources said, adding that the decision was arrived at after a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.

Tibetans in exile celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:57 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) As Indians celebrated the 77th Republic Day, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Monday joined in the observance here, commemorating the day the Indian Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.

PM Modi's maroon Pagdi steals spotlight on 77th Republic Day

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) On the occasion of India's 77th Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s choice of headgear once again became a major talking point, drawing widespread admiration, media attention, and social media buzz across the country.

EU opens probe into Musk's X over Grok's generation of sexualised deepfake images

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The European Commission on Monday launched a new formal investigation against Elon Musk’s X under the Digital Services Act (DSA) over its AI chatbot Grok's generation of sexualised deepfake images of women and minors.

Bengal: Left-Congress war of words reflects imminent rift before upcoming polls

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Weeks before the West Bengal Assembly elections are expected to be announced, Congress appears uncertain about another electoral alliance with the Left Front in its bid to form an alternative platform against the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress and Opposition BJP.

India at 77: Neutralising left-wing terrorism & building institutional strength

Zahack Tanvir | January 26, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As India marked the 77th year of its Republic, an old insurgency that once threatened to fracture the country’s internal security architecture showed unmistakable signs of collapse.

EU leaders hail 'spectacular celebration' of India's rich history, thank PM Modi

IANS | January 26, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday shared their remarkable experience of attending the 77th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guests while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invite.

Karnataka govt announces special reward for Gadag family that handed over gold treasure

IANS | January 26, 2026 5:05 PM

Gadag (Karnataka), Jan 26 (IANS) The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Republic Day announced a special reward for the family of Prajwal Ritti, who discovered a cache of gold while digging the foundation for a house in Lakkundi village of Gadag district, and honestly handed it over to the authorities.

Unlike UPA eras, Padma awards under Modi govt reflect political integrity over ‘bias’

IANS | January 26, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu announced the names of Padma awardees on the eve of 77th Republic Day celebrations, recognising the distinguished and enduring service of eminent citizens in various fields, ranging from art and social work to science and medicine.

Presence of EU leaders at R-Day celebrations underscores growing strength of partnership: PM Modi

IANS | January 26, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the presence of European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Republic Day celebrations showcases the growing strength of the partnership between both sides.

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T20 WC: ‘Pakistan will play India match but..’ Sources after PCB chief Naqvi meets PM Sharif (Lead)

Tibetans in exile celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day

PM Modi's maroon Pagdi steals spotlight on 77th Republic Day

EU opens probe into Musk's X over Grok's generation of sexualised deepfake images

Bengal: Left-Congress war of words reflects imminent rift before upcoming polls

India at 77: Neutralising left-wing terrorism & building institutional strength

EU leaders hail 'spectacular celebration' of India's rich history, thank PM Modi

Karnataka govt announces special reward for Gadag family that handed over gold treasure

Unlike UPA eras, Padma awards under Modi govt reflect political integrity over ‘bias’

Presence of EU leaders at R-Day celebrations underscores growing strength of partnership: PM Modi

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