CM warns of ‘demographic threat’ in Assam from Bangladesh-origin Muslims

IANS | January 26, 2026 11:29 AM

Dibrugarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday raised concerns over what he described as a growing demographic challenge posed by Bangladesh-origin Muslims, urging people to take the issue seriously to safeguard the identity of indigenous Assamese communities.

Republic Day: Indian Army showcases four-legged warriors in a historic first

IANS | January 26, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India witnessed a rare spectacle on its 77th Republic Day when a specially curated animal contingent of the Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) marched down Kartavya Path, underscoring the indispensable role animals play in defending the country's most demanding frontiers.

Disrespecting Constitution is insult to freedom fighters: CM Yogi on R-Day

IANS | January 26, 2026 11:14 AM

Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday unfurled the national flag at his official residence on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day and said that any disrespect to the core spirit of the Constitution amounts to disrespecting the freedom fighters and all those who struggled for India’s Independence.

Protecting Constitution is protecting Indian Republic: Rahul Gandhi

IANS | January 26, 2026 10:05 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday extended his heartiest greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Republic Day and said that protecting the Constitution means protecting the Indian Republic, which is the true tribute to the sacrifices made by the nation’s freedom fighters.