Belarus President Alexander Lukashenka congratulated India on its 77th Republic Day, praising its democratic resilience and civilisational wisdom, and expressed hope to strengthen India–Belarus cooperation and meet PM Modi at the BRICS summit
PM Narendra Modi said India was honoured to host top EU leaders during the 77th Republic Day, calling it a symbol of the strengthening India–EU partnership. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen described India as a key global partner and called the invitation a great honour
Global leaders and diplomatic missions across the world conveyed warm greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, praising its democratic values and global role. French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and leaders from Singapore, Ireland and Israel highlighted strong bilateral ties and India
A massive winter storm hit the US, bringing snow, ice and extreme cold across large regions. At least 182 million people were under watches or warnings for ice and snow, and more than 210 million were under cold weather advisories or warnings. In many places those overlapped
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. In a joint statement, they called the incident a “heartbreaking tragedy” and a “wake-up call” for Americans, criticizing federal tactics as lawless and escalating tensions
In a statement, the airport said emergency crews responded to the incident at around 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time (0045 GMT Monday), following which flight operations were temporarily suspended
The return of the remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, has been widely seen as removing the remaining obstacle to moving ahead with opening the Rafah crossing, which would signal the US-brokered ceasefire's second phase
On Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned that sub-freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions could persist for several days, causing "dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts."
Senior US officials said ahead of the meeting on Saturday that Kushner and Witkoff had arrived in Israel to review key issues related to the ongoing Gaza situation with Netanyahu
In a post on X, the MND said that five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)
The US leader extended a special message to India on the country's Republic Day, commemorated on January 26. "On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day," Rubio said on Sunday
Cheers erupted from a gathered crowd as he started climbing the 508-metre (1667-foot) tower using the horizontal metal beams to pull himself up with his bare hands
The US leader extended a special message to India on the country's Republic Day, commemorated on January 26. "On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day," Rubio said on Sunday
26 January,2026 08:52 AM IST | New York | AgenciesCheers erupted from a gathered crowd as he started climbing the 508-metre (1667-foot) tower using the horizontal metal beams to pull himself up with his bare hands
26 January,2026 07:33 AM IST | Taipei | AgenciesYavhusishyn, who is known by his ring name Aonishiki, became the first wrestler from Ukraine to win a competition when he came out on top at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in November
26 January,2026 07:29 AM IST | Tokyo | AgenciesThe landslide roared down the slopes of Mount Burangrang in West Java province on Saturday, burying some 34 houses in Pasir Langu village; 79 people remained missing, many feared buried under tons of mud, rocks and uprooted trees
26 January,2026 07:26 AM IST | Bandung | AgenciesOvernight, Ukraine’s air force reported widespread missile and drone launches.In Kyiv, the strikes killed at least one person and injured four others.
26 January,2026 07:24 AM IST | Kyiv | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
Russian attacks killed one and wounded dozens overnight in Ukraine as peace talks in Abu Dhabi were to enter their second day of peace talks, highlighting the ongoing conflict even amid diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion. PICS/AFP (Inputs from AP)
The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
25 January,2026 09:57 AM IST | Kabul (Afghanistan) | ANI
Speaking from an undisclosed location to ANI, Nasim claimed that senior officials linked to Pakistan's military intelligence had recently visited Bangladesh. He said, "The ISI's second-in-command had visited Dhaka. The Generals from the Pakistan army had been frequenting Dhaka."
25 January,2026 09:47 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
On Saturday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that a 37-year-old man succumbed to multiple gunshot injuries after being taken to hospital.
25 January,2026 09:43 AM IST | Minneapolis | ANI
Days of torrential rains had caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through Pasir Langu village in the West Bandung district of West Java province. Mud, rocks and trees tumbled down the mountainside, burying some 34 houses.
25 January,2026 09:39 AM IST | Jakarta | Agencies
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A 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents during a controversial immigration enforcement operation. Officials initially claimed he was armed, but bystander video appears to contradict that account — showing him with a phone moments before the shooting.
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