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Echoes after Taraba, By Dakuku Peterside & Olufemi Awoyemi

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- Last week, I shared a travelogue describing my visit to Taraba State, where distance is measured not in kilometres but in neglect and where a road becomes a referendum on citizensh... Read More


'Vande Mataram', Op Sindoor in focus as India celebrates Republic Day. What's planned for Kartavya Path parade?

India, Jan. 26 -- With the ceremonial parade on the occasion of the 77th Republic day set to begin at 10.30 am today, India will witness a grand celebration, showcasing its rich cultural and military ... Read More


'Theatre of terror': TMC, BJP supporters 'clash' near Kolkata; rally stage 'set on fire'

India, Jan. 26 -- Supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP clashed near Kolkata on Sunday evening, allegedly over the use of loudspeakers at a local club, with the confrontat... Read More


Political leaders share stage at 77th Indian Republic Day celebrations in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A special reception to welcome distinguished guests was held at the India House in Colombo this evening (26) in commemoration of the 77th Republic Day of India. The event was at... Read More


Uttarakhand Temple Committees Bar Non-Hindus from Entering Gangotri Dham; Similar Curbs Proposed for Badrinath & Kedarnath

Dehradun, Jan. 26 -- Temple authorities in Uttarakhand have announced that non-Hindus will no longer be allowed to enter Gangotri Dham and its winter abode at Mukhba, in a move aimed at preserving the... Read More


Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi unfurls National Flag on 77th Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday unfurled the national flag at his residence on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. Manjhi extended greetings to the nation on the Re... Read More


EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen dons Banarasi brocade bandhgala at Republic Day celebrations, honouring Indian textiles

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- At India's Republic Day 2026 parade in the national capital, where celebrations met a patriotic spirit, with tradition walking hand-in-hand, fashion also emerged as a quiet yet p... Read More


Who are Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, India's Republic Day 2026 chief guests?

India, Jan. 26 -- India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day today, with the theme '150 years of Vande Mataram'. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Del... Read More


"My govt is fully committed to strictly adhering to Constitution": Chirag Paswan on 77th Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday extended greetings on the 77th Republic Day and emphasised that India must be governed based on its Constitution, not caste or religion. H... Read More


NA leader pledges expanding ties with Lao parliament to new areas

Hanoi, Jan. 26 -- Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man had meeting with visiting General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of La... Read More