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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicIndependance Day

Topic: Independance Day

Vietnam celebrates 80th independence day with military parade, cash handouts

The parade showcased Vietnam’s most advanced military equipment, including a wide range of tanks, missiles, helicopters and fighter jets.

President Murmu pays tribute to fallen soldiers at National War memorial

Following I-Day celebrations at the Red Fort, President Droupadi Murmu visited the war memorial in Delhi to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the armed conflicts of independent India.

PM pays homage to women Constitution-makers in I-Day speech

In his address, PM Modi highlighted the 'significant contributions' made by like Hansa Mehta, Dakshayani Velayudhan and other women leaders to the Constitution.

PM Modi breaks Indira Gandhi’s record, delivers 12 consecutive I-Day speeches

Mrs Gandhi had previously delivered 11 consecutive address on I-Day as prime minister following in the footsteps of her father Jawaharlal Nehru who delivered 17 consecutive speeches.

5,000 special guests attend I-Day celebrations, including Anganwadis, sarpanchs

The invitees also included members of India's contingent for the upcoming Special Olympics 2025, winners of international sporting events.

14,000 personnel, anti-drone systems, snipers deployed across Delhi on I-Day

The national capital is under a thick security blanket for the I-Day celebrations with a multi-layered security arrangement at the Red Fort for the PM's address.

Not good, says Deputy CM Pawar amid row over Maharashtra civic bodies banning meat sale on 15 August

Kalyan-Dombivli, Malegaon, Nagpur & Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar municipal bodies have ordered closure of slaughterhouses in their jurisdiction on Independence Day. 

Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj Celebrates Independence Day With “Udd Chala Bharat”- A Tribute to Sustainability, Womanhood, and National Pride

In creative collaboration with Space Story 360, the installation is designed to honour India’s freedom and step towards providing livelihood, promoting sustainability, and supporting women at the grassroots.

Modi’s lehariya turban, politicians in raincoats, Olympians in attendance — glimpses from Red Fort

In the speech, his 11th so far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon Aatmanirbhar Bharat, youth skill development, natural disaster incidents and issue of women's safety.

3 Army men & a police officer who led J&K counter-terrorism ops. Who are 4 Kirti Chakra awardees

President Droupadi Murmu also approved 18 Shaurya Chakras, 63 Sena Medals, 1 Bar to Sena Medal, 11 Nao Sena Medals & 6 Vayu Sena Medals. Of these, 9 have been awarded posthumously.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.