January 25, 2026

982 India Security Personnel Awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on Republic Day

On Republic Day 2026 eve, 982 personnel from Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Service received gallantry and service medals. Among them, 125 gallantry medals were given, with Jammu and Kashmir personnel topping the list at 45.

January 25, 2026

AIDWA Opens Photo Exhibition Showcasing Women’s Historic Struggles Ahead of National Congress

AIDWA inaugurated a photo exhibition in Hyderabad on January 25, 2026. It highlights women’s struggles from Telangana’s armed peasant fight to today’s movements. The event leads up to AIDWA’s 14th National Congress.

January 25, 2026

India’s Republic Day 2024 Spotlights EU Leaders, Signaling Key Shift in Foreign Policy

On 26 January, India hosts its 77th Republic Day, with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa as chief guests. The invitation highlights India’s focus on strengthening ties with Europe and signals a possible new trade deal amid global diplomatic shifts.

January 25, 2026

Violence in Bangladesh Alarms Migrant Families in Bihar Ahead of Elections

As Bangladesh faces rising communal violence ahead of February elections, migrant families settled in Kishanganj, Bihar, fear for their relatives still in Bangladesh. Around 30 families remain across the border, with communication now difficult amid the unrest.

January 25, 2026

US Moves Away From Rules-Based World Order, Challenging Middle Powers and Allies

The US, under Trump, is breaking from the post-WW2 rules-based international order. This shift unsettles middle powers like Canada and Europe, who face new challenges amid rising great-power rivalries. Trump's revival of the Monroe Doctrine signals a return to power politics, causing allies to unite in cautious defiance.