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Stock markets shut today for Republic Day celebrations, open on Sunday this week for special Budget session

Mumbai, Jan. 26 -- Indian stock markets are closed on Monday on account of Republic Day celebrations, with trading remaining shut across both major stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) a... Read More


Rajasthan: Nagaur Police seize 10,000 kg ammonium nitrate, one arrested

Nagaur, Jan. 26 -- Just ahead of Republic Day on Monday, Nagaur police conducted a major operation under the Explosives Act, leading to the seizure of a large quantity of explosive material and the ar... Read More


West Bengal: BJP appoints election in-charges for 294 assembly seats

Kolkata, Jan. 26 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal State President Samik Bhattacharya has appointed in-charges for the respective assembly constituencies for the Legislative Assembly electio... Read More


Specialised Investment Funds may cross Rs 1 lakh crore by 2028; SIFs show downside protection: Report

Mumbai, Jan. 26 -- Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are rapidly gaining traction in India and could grow into a Rs 1 lakh crore-plus segment by 2028, according to a report by SIF360, a platform foc... Read More


PM Modi greets nation on 77th Republic Day, calls for stronger resolve towards Viksit Bharat

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the 77th Republic Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to a 'Viksit Bharat'. In a post X, PM Modi said, "Greetings t... Read More


"I even forgot to eat": Heartfelt reactions from Padma Shri 2026 awardees

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Following the announcement of the Padma Awards 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, recipients expressed gratitude, pride and excitement at being conferred with one of India's highes... Read More


India marks 77th Republic Day with grand celebrations at Kartavya Path

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, as the nation comes together to mark the adoption of the Constitution and showcase its rich cultural and military heritage. Pre... Read More


RJD is a family-run party; Tejashwi's coronation symbolises dynastic politics: MoS Home Nityanand Rai

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai criticised the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) after Tejashwi Yadav was formally appointed as the party's national working presi... Read More


Taiwan records 5 PLA aircraft sorties, 8 PLAN vessels around its territory

Taipei, Jan. 26 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Monday said that it detected five sorties of Chinese aircraft and eight People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around ... Read More


"Now it's so much simpler, just choose persons from poll-bound states": Karti Chidambaram slams Centre over Padma Awards

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday criticised the central government following the announcement of the Padma Awards 2026, alleging that the selection favoured recipients fro... Read More