January 29, 2026

Indian Navy Tops Marching Contingent at Republic Day; Maharashtra and Culture Ministry Tableaus Shine

At the 2026 Republic Day Parade, the Indian Navy was named best marching contingent. Maharashtra won first for its Ganeshotsav tableau. The Culture Ministry's 'Vande Mataram' tableau was the best among ministries. Delhi Police won for CAPFs. Popular votes favored Assam Regiment and Gujarat tableau.

January 29, 2026

Dubai Police Launch Dh30,000 Video Contest for UAE SWAT Challenge Fans

Dubai Police invite UAE residents to make short videos at the UAE SWAT Challenge from February 7-11. The best video wins Dh30,000. The event features top tactical teams showing skills in tough tasks.

January 29, 2026

Bluey Tops US Streaming Charts for Second Straight Year in 2025

Australia’s Bluey was the most streamed show in the US in 2025 with 45.2 billion minutes viewed on Disney+. Grey’s Anatomy and Stranger Things followed, showing the power of long-running shows on streaming platforms.

January 29, 2026

Lord Govindarajaswamy Shines as Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy at Tirupati Teppotsavam

On day three of Tirupati Teppotsavam, Lord Govindarajaswamy appeared as Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, blessing devotees with a raft ride and street procession. HDPP led bhajans and musical shows, with many devotees joining the celebrations.

January 28, 2026

European Film Awards Spotlight Pacifism Amid Rising Europe Militarisation Debate

At the European Film Awards, Croatian director Igor Bezinović won for his documentary and spoke out against Germany's militarisation. The event highlighted Europe's struggle between peace and rearmament amid the Ukraine war, urging a balance between culture and conflict.