India’s participation reflects its growing role in global decision-making and its importance as a key voice representing the Global South. Prime Minister Modi has been a regular invitee to recent G7 summits, underscoring India’s increasing strategic relevance in international affairs
At the center of the discussions is the implementation of the recently concluded India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), widely regarded as one of the most consequential trade deals for both nations in recent years
Narendra Modi continues positioning India as a major Global South leader in AI governance and digital infrastructure diplomacy
The Finance Minister has proposed the development of seven new high-speed rail corridors across the country. The planned routes include Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Hyderabad–Chennai, Chennai–Bengaluru, Delhi–Varanasi, and Varanasi–Siliguri. These corridors aim to significantly improve fast and modern rail connectivity between major urban centres
Operationalising 20 new National Waterways, establishing a new Dedicated Freight Corridor and seven High-Speed Rail corridors may boost Prime Minister’s flagship infrastructure connectivity project, PM GatiShakti. This will also boost local businesses, mostly the MSMEs and help generate both entrepreneurship and jobs in Tier II and Tier III cities
To extend the festivities beyond January 26, the Ministry of Tourism is hosting the Bharat Parv festival at the lawns in front of the Red Fort from January 26 to January 31, 2026. At this week-long event, many of the tableaux that appeared at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path are being showcased for public viewing. Citizens and visitors can see these floats up close free of cost, as no entry tickets are required to access this cultural exposition
As the 77th Republic Day dawn at the Kartavya Path, the nation awaited the ceremonial arrival of the Prime Minister, the President, Ministers and other dignitaries including foreign visitors to kick start the Parade ceremony
Delhi Division Security Commissioner Ashutosh Pandey said that around 280 AI-based cameras are being installed in the initial phase at the New Delhi Railway Station alone. He described the technology as a “force multiplier” for security agencies. According to him, the integration of video analytics, video management systems and face recognition systems (FRS) will make it possible to identify suspects even in heavy crowds, which is otherwise a major challenge at busy stations
On a year-to-date basis (April-December 2025), gross collections rose to Rs 16,50,039 crore, marking a strong 8.6% annual growth
Global leaders, including President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have criticised the reported attack because it appears to target a head of state. The timing is awkward. Just days earlier, President Zelenskyy and President Trump agreed on a 20‑point peace plan meant to replace an earlier 28‑point framework worked out between Russia and the US
