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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the Tricolour amid a 21-gun salute, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests during a state visit.
A report said ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) encountered an anomaly during its first mission of 2026, resulting in the loss of all satellites onboard. The incident was described as the second consecutive setback for PSLV within eight months and comes amid industry concerns about launch delays and access to testing infrastructure.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on Kartavya Path in New Delhi with a large parade blending defence displays and cultural tableaux. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, underlining closer India–EU engagement ahead of a high-level summit.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a large parade along Kartavya Path in New Delhi, mixing marching contingents and domestically produced defence platforms with cultural tableaux and a closing flypast, under heightened security across cities.
As Parliament prepares for the Budget Session 2026, the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal remains under scrutiny, with the Joint Parliamentary Committee given time to submit its report by the first day of the last week of the session. The reform aims to synchronise polls, while the Opposition argues it could undermine federalism and state autonomy.
A report says Pune’s municipal systems and hospitals have made only limited progress a year after a Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak believed to be linked to contaminated water. Key gaps cited include the absence of a dedicated treatment plant in affected areas and continuing concerns about ICU capacity, diagnostics and access to IVIG, even as a private hospital launches a specialised clinic.
BJP leader Nitin Nabin was elected unopposed as the party’s national president after being the only valid nominee. Party statements and reports described his elevation as a younger-leadership move and said he would take charge in New Delhi in the presence of senior leaders.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on 26 January 2026 about deepening bilateral cooperation and continued high-level exchanges, with both sides reviewing progress under the India-Canada Roadmap 2025.
India’s benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty have fallen more than 4% so far in January 2026. Market commentary cited sustained foreign portfolio investor outflows, a weakening rupee, muted earnings and global uncertainty, with the upcoming Union Budget expected to shape sentiment.
India sealed a series win over New Zealand in Guwahati after restricting the visitors to 153/9 and then chasing the target in 10 overs with two wickets down. Abhishek Sharma struck 68* off 20 balls and captain Suryakumar Yadav hit 57* off 26, turning the chase into a sprint after an early wicket.
European Council President António Costa’s office said he would travel to India for a high-level summit on 27 January 2026 and that he and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen would attend the Republic Day parade on 26 January as guests of honour. The EU described the visit as a marker of deepening ties and pointed to its strategic agenda for cooperation with India.
India’s technology sector began 2026 with a notable dip in hiring demand, with active tech job openings reported down 24% year-on-year to around 1.03 lakh roles, according to staffing firm Xpheno’s January outlook.