January 26, 2026
India Marks 77th Republic Day with Spectacular Military Display
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, showcasing missiles, warplanes, new army units, and weapons used in Operation Sindoor in a grand parade.
Erik the Red: Viking Explorer Who Founded Greenland's Norse Settlements
Erik the Red, a Viking explorer with fiery red hair, founded the first Norse settlements in Greenland in the 980s. He named it 'Greenland' to attract settlers. His son Leif Eriksson later sailed to North America, expanding Viking exploration.
Boat Capsizes Near Udupi, Two Dead and Two Critical
A boat carrying 14 Mysuru call centre workers capsized near Udupi on January 26. Two died; two are critically injured. None wore life jackets.
Three Dead, Four Injured in High-Speed Crash on NH 48 Near Tumakuru
A speeding car carrying seven private firm employees crashed into a truck on NH 48 near Tumakuru. Three died and four were injured on January 26, 2026.
Private Jet Crash in Maine Amid Harsh Winter Storm, Airport Closed
A private jet carrying eight crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine during a severe winter storm. Emergency crews responded to the crash amid poor visibility and heavy snowfall, with the airport now closed.
Gunmen Kill 11 at Football Match in Central Mexico’s Salamanca
Gunmen opened fire at a football match in Salamanca, Mexico, killing 11 and injuring 12. The attack is linked to ongoing gang violence in Guanajuato state.
At least 11 killed as gunmen open fire on football pitch in Salamanca, Mexico
Gunmen attacked a football pitch in Salamanca, Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring 12. The attack is linked to rising gang violence in Guanajuato, home to major Pemex refinery and cartel clashes.
Families Demand Release of Venezuela’s Political Prisoners After Maduro’s US Arrest
After Maduro was captured by US forces, Venezuelan families camp outside prisons demanding release of all political prisoners. Only 250 freed so far; over 600 remain jailed amid ongoing repression.
EU Launches Probe into Elon Musk’s X Over Grok AI Sexual Deepfakes
The EU is investigating Elon Musk's X for allowing Grok AI to create sexual deepfake images. The probe could lead to hefty fines if rules were broken.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-Police Chief to Death for 2024 Protest Killings
A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Dhaka police chief Habibur Rahman and two senior officers to death for killing six protesters during the July 2024 uprising that ousted PM Sheikh Hasina. Five other officials got prison terms. All were tried in absentia.
Jan 26, 2026
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