January 24, 2026

Suryastra Rocket, Bhairav Commandos, and Zanskar Ponies Featured in 77th Republic Day Parade

The 77th Republic Day Parade will showcase new Indian Army assets like the Suryastra rocket launcher, Bhairav light commandos, and the 61 Cavalry in battle gear. Animal contingents including Zanskar ponies and Bactrian camels also join, with over 6,000 troops in a fresh battle formation on Kartavya Path.

January 24, 2026

Bengaluru's New Corporations Draft Separate Budgets With Focus on Bonds and Welfare

Bengaluru's five new corporations prepare individual budgets of ₹1,300-1,500 crore each, highlighting municipal bonds, parks, sanitation, and welfare for civic workers.

January 24, 2026

India's 2027 Delimitation Will Reshape Lok Sabha Seats and Political Power

India's next delimitation after Census 2027 will redraw Lok Sabha seats, ending a 50-year freeze. It will boost seats for fast-growing northern states and challenge federal fairness. Changes may only take effect by 2034, delaying women's reservation in parliament.

January 24, 2026

EU Leaders to Visit India for Republic Day 2026, Boosting India-EU Ties with Trade and Defence Talks

EU Presidents Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa will be chief guests at India’s 77th Republic Day and co-chair the 16th India-EU Summit in January 2026. This visit signals a stronger India-EU partnership focused on finalizing a Free Trade Agreement and boosting defence cooperation.

January 24, 2026

Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney Questioned Over Indian Investors and H-1B Fraud Allegations

A Frisco resident grilled Mayor Jeff Cheney about Indian investors and H-1B visa fraud at a council meeting. He highlighted a 4,510% rise in the Indian population and a sharp rise in donations from Indian donors, raising red flags over possible real estate business interests.