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News18 Evening Digest: Trump’s Republic Day Greetings, EU Chief’s Big Praise & More Stories

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January 26, 1950: Revisiting India’s first Republic Day; the parade and those who watched history unfold

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. Read More

PM Modi Shares Glimpse Of Republic Day Parade Showcasing Strength Of India’s Armed Forces | In Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Republic Day parade highlighted the growing strength, professionalism, and preparedness of India’s security forces. Read More

One vote, unequal weight: Kothnur has just 10.9k elections, RR Nagar nearly 50k

BENGALURU: The city’s new municipal structure under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) exposes a fundamental challenge to democratic representation: massive disparities in voter counts across wards. With more than 88. Read More

77th R-Day: Donald Trump extends greetings on Republic Day; hails India-US ties as a ‘historic bond’ of world’s largest democracies

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” bet Read More

‘Why Not First Row?’ Congress Hits Out As Rahul Gandhi Gets Third-Row Seat At Republic Day Parade

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A controversy erupted during India’s 77th Republic Day parade after Congress leaders objected to the seating arrangement of Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Ga Read More

Republic Day 2026: Ambedkar Omission In Girish Mahajan’s Speech Sparks Controversy, Minister Responds

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom While the 77th Republic Day celebrations were being observed with enthusiasm across the country on Sunday, an incident in Nashik triggered political and administrative unres Read More

Waiting for that H-1B visa to the US? Try your luck in 2027

US consulates in India have run out of regular H-1B visa interview slots until 2027, leaving thousands of professionals in limbo. Read More

Pakistani Intruder From Lahore Shot Dead While Trying to Cross Jammu Border

BSF personnel fired at the intruder after he ignored repeated warnings to halt. He was struck by the bullets and died at the scene. Read More

‘Will Change India’s Map’: JuD, LeT Leaders Resurface In Pakistan, Seek Army Support | Exclusive

Indian intelligence sources said the public resurfacing of JuD-LeT leaders is a calculated signal, aimed at maintaining jihadi relevance amid Pakistan’s deepening crisis Go to Source Read More

‘My Son Could Have Been Saved’: Father Of Man Killed At Malad Station Alleges Delay In Medical Help

Anil Singh, a bodyguard to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, said he was in Delhi when he received a call from Mumbai about his son being assaulted on a train. Read More

‘We all benefit’: EU chief says ‘successful India makes world more stable’, after attending Republic Day parade

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 ahea Read More