Homeless Families Protest on Republic Day Over Broken Housing Promises in Yelahanka

January 26, 2026

Homeless Families Protest on Republic Day Over Broken Housing Promises in Yelahanka

After their homes in Yelahanka's Fakeer Colony were demolished, families held a 'Poor People’s Republic Day' protest on January 26 to demand promised housing that still hasn't come.

Seven Feared Dead in Massive Anandpur Warehouse Fire in Kolkata

January 26, 2026

Seven Feared Dead in Massive Anandpur Warehouse Fire in Kolkata

A huge fire broke out early Monday at a warehouse in Anandpur, Kolkata. Seven bodies have been found, and many workers remain missing. Firefighters battled all day to control the blaze.

India Marks 77th Republic Day with Grand Parade and Operation Sindoor Showcase

January 26, 2026

India Marks 77th Republic Day with Grand Parade and Operation Sindoor Showcase

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with a stunning military parade and cultural performances highlighting Operation Sindoor and 150 years of Vande Mataram. Chief guests included EU leaders for the first time. Over 10,000 attended the event along Kartavya Path in Delhi.

7 Dead, 1 Injured as Business Jet Crashes During Snowstorm Takeoff in Maine

January 26, 2026

7 Dead, 1 Injured as Business Jet Crashes During Snowstorm Takeoff in Maine

A Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crashed while taking off in a heavy snowstorm at Bangor International Airport, killing seven and injuring one seriously. The plane flipped and caught fire, sparking a swift emergency response amid harsh winter weather.

Garbage Cleared Under Pink Line Metro Pillars, BMRCL Prepares for 2026 Launch

January 26, 2026

Garbage Cleared Under Pink Line Metro Pillars, BMRCL Prepares for 2026 Launch

BMRCL has cleaned illegal garbage under Pink Line metro pillars along Bannerghatta Road. New barricades and saplings now protect the area. The Pink Line will open in phases starting March 2026.

GBA Orders Quick Land Marking at St. John’s to Speed Ejipura Flyover Work

January 26, 2026

GBA Orders Quick Land Marking at St. John’s to Speed Ejipura Flyover Work

GBA Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao has ordered officials to mark land at St. John’s Medical College for installing five portal piers to fast-track the Ejipura flyover. With 645 of 762 segments cast, the project moves swiftly after hospital’s nod on land use.

Tribal March in Maharashtra Continues, Demanding Land Rights; Rejects Halt Without CM Meeting

January 26, 2026

Tribal March in Maharashtra Continues, Demanding Land Rights; Rejects Halt Without CM Meeting

Thousands of tribal protesters in Maharashtra have marched over 80 km since January 25, refusing to stop without meeting CM Devendra Fadnavis. They demand land rights, water access, and fair implementation of the Forest Rights Act. The march marked Republic Day on the highway and aims to reach Mumbai by February 3.

Republic Day 2026 Honors 150 Years of Vande Mataram with Grand Tableaux and Performances

January 26, 2026

Republic Day 2026 Honors 150 Years of Vande Mataram with Grand Tableaux and Performances

On Republic Day 2026, India celebrated 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. Special tableaux and vibrant performances lit up Kartavya Path, showcasing the song’s enduring spirit from Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s original manuscript to modern India.

Germany's CDU Plans Ban on Legal Right to Part-Time Work

January 26, 2026

Germany's CDU Plans Ban on Legal Right to Part-Time Work

Germany's CDU business wing wants to end the legal right to part-time work. It argues workers should get special permission to reduce hours. Exceptions include childcare and eldercare. This move comes amid fears of a skilled worker shortage and slow economic growth.

France Arrests Two Far-Right UK Activists for Inciting Hate in 'Stop the Boats' Operation

January 26, 2026

France Arrests Two Far-Right UK Activists for Inciting Hate in 'Stop the Boats' Operation

French police arrested two British far-right activists during live broadcasts from northern France. They face charges of inciting hatred linked to the anti-migrant 'Operation Overlord' protests aimed at stopping Channel crossings.