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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicRepublic Day

Topic: Republic Day

Ursula von der Leyen’s Indian clothes vs Trudeaus? It’s cultural appreciation not performance

In the Trudeaus’ case, the spectacle distracted from the diplomatic agenda, whereas von der Leyen’s look enhanced the moment.

‘Promote or demote me I don’t care’—Madhavi Jadhav, forest officer demanding apology from Girish Mahajan

A video of Jadhav is going viral, where she is seen reprimanding minister Girish Mahajan for what she calls ‘a deliberate attempt’ to not mention Dr Ambedkar on Republic Day.

7 Padma Shri awardees were from Telangana. Who are they?

On the 77th Republic Day, 7 individuals from Telangana were awarded for their contributions in science, engineering, medicine, arts, and social service.

From action near Myanmar to hand-to-hand combat in Kishtwar, meet this year’s gallantry award winners

Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.

Political messaging in Padma awards: Poll-bound Kerala & Bengal figure high in cross-party outreach

13 Padma awards went to Tamil Nadu followed by Bengal, 11, Kerala, 8, & Assam, 5. All these states are headed to polls & so is Puducherry which had one personality in the list.

ThePrint Quiz, 26 January, 2026: Republic Day

Who was the chief guest at India's 1st Republic Day parade? 26 Jan was picked to honour which event? As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, take this quiz by ThePrint.

Among 2026 Padma awards recipients, Dharmendra, Alka Yagnik, Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur & Shibu Soren

Overall, government announces 131 Padma awards, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri, for this year.

ThePrint Photos of the Week: R-Day rehearsals, Modi & Nabin at BJP HQ and all-woman Manipur protest

In PhotosOfTheWeek we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

What Indira Gandhi said in her first speech as PM, 60 years ago

On 26 January 1966, Indira Gandhi delivered a speech that was broadcast over All India Radio. This was her first address to the nation after becoming India’s first woman prime minister.

Zanskar ponies to combat scene enactment, this will be a Republic Day of many firsts

António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, are chief guests at this year’s parade.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.