Breaking news on January 26

15 accused arrested in connection with the brutal murder of seven persons in Chaibasa, Jharkhand. All of them have been sent to judicial custody. Further investigation underway.

2G mobile internet services restored in Kashmir.

United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) claims responsibility of serial blasts in Assam today.

UP Congress delegation led by party's general secretary for UP East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, will file a complaint in NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) tomorrow 'against the action of the state police on the protesters during demonstrations against CAA'

On 71st Republic Day today, Border Security Force (BSF) did not exchange sweets with Pakistani Rangers at the Attari border.

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said: "I was criticised for recommending citizenship to Adnan Sami. I'm happy that he got citizenship and Padma Shri. If govt can grant citizenship to a Pakistani Muslim, what is need to bring CAA? It has been implemented to create a rift between Hindus & Muslims."

Kerala CM writes to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, requesting that 'Nepal Govt may be requested to order inquiry into the death of 8 tourists (from Kerala) in a hotel room in Nepal,&also Nepal government should be persuaded to give compensation to victims' families.'

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad has been detained by Hyderabad Police.

PM Modi said: "I congratulate Russian and Indian scientists for Gaganyaan."

Prime Minister Modi said: "Insurgency has decreased significantly in north-east."

PM Modi said: "I wish students good luck for their exams."

PM Modi said: "Efforts for water conservation is gathering steam."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the 61st edition of 'Mann ki Baat' said: "It is a great platform for sharing and learning."

PM Modi addresses the first 'Mann ki Baat' of 2020.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrive at Rashtrapati Bhawan for 'At Home Reception' hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind. 

Meeting underway at BJP headquarters. Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar, Dharmendra Pradhan, party General Secretary BL Santhosh and other leaders present at the meeting.

Jahanabad SP Manish on being asked about raid at residence of Sharjeel Imam, who has been booked for a controversial comment said: "Agencies probing the case had asked for the support of the Bihar Police. We are providing them with the required assistance."

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on being asked about his reported remark that 'CAA implementation would be fulfillment of Mohammed Ali Jinnah’s two-nation theory said: "I would not say Jinnah has won but he is winning."

Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting scheduled to be held tomorrow at Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi's residence.

PDP leader Muzaffar Hussain Baig, who has been named for Padma Bhushan, in Jammu said: "This award has not been conferred upon me but it is for the people of Jammu and Kashmir."

"There can never be any referendum in J&K. Pakistan PM Imran Khan & the US president are asking for autonomy to J&K. It means they've accepted that J&K is an integral part of India...We demand that J&K should be given what the Constitution gives us," he added. 

All Assam Students' Union (AASU) workers show black flags to the convoy of State Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, in Assam's Dibrugarh.

Assam DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said that police suspect United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) to be behind the bomb blasts that took place in the state on Republic Day.

Delhi Police Crime Branch has registered an FIR under section 153 (Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot) of the Indian Penal Code against former JNU student Sharjeel Imam.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Republic Day said that the issues like Kota infant deaths must be dealt with a lot of compassion and empathy. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds a roadshow in Gonda area, as a part of campaigning for Delhi Assembly Elections 2020. Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari is also accompanying him. The party has fielded Ajay Mahawat as its candidate from the assembly constituency.

SSP Aligarh Akash Kulhari on Sunday told ANI, "Two teams have been sent to arrest Sharjeel Imam (former JNU student and organiser of anti-CAA protest at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh). We are working in coordination with Delhi Police and Bihar Police."

People protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act at Lucknow's Clock Tower hoist the national flag on Republic Day.

Two Congress leaders, Devendra Singh Yadav and Chandu Kunjir entered into a brawl during the flag hoisting ceremony during Republic Day celebrations at the party office in Indore. They were later calmed down with the help of police intervention.

New Delhi on Sunday gifted 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit charitable organizations and educational institutions of Nepal on the occasion of India's 71st Republic Day.

Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu today. The celebrations began with the hoisting of the Indian national flag by Charge d' Affaires Ajay Kumar who then read out the message of President Ram Nath Kovind for the occasion.

Assam CM S Sonowal on Sunday said, "I condemn the blasts. It is an act of cowardice. I have directed police to take stern action against those involved. Peace loving people of Assam deserve a special thanks as due to people's participation we were able to celebrate Republic Day in 33 districts."

Curfew was relaxed for two hours in five police station areas of Lohardaga district on Sunday to enable people to purchase essential commodities, an official said. The curfew was imposed on Thursday after a clash broke out during a rally in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Lohardaga town.

During the relaxation period between 10 am and noon, gathering of more than four people or slogan shouting will not be allowed, a press note issued by the Lohardaga district administration said.

Anybody willing to celebrate Republic Day can do so with flag hoisting and national anthem, and congregation of not more than ten people would be allowed for it, it said.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath to address "Constitutional Rights Conference of Indigenous People" in Indore from 12 to 4 pm.

The ruling CPI-M to hold state wide human chain in Kerala demanding withdrawal of CAA on Sunday, CM Pinarayi Vijayan to participate.

An explosion has taken place at a shop near NH 37 at Graham Bazaar in Dibrugarh. Police and other officers have reached the spot. More details awaited.

It was a cold morning in the national capital with shallow fog in few areas as Delhiites headed to Rajpath to celebrate 71st Republic Day.

"The minimum temperature was recorded at 8.30 am at 6 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal," a MeT official said.

The humidity level was recorded at 97 per cent.
"The skies will remain clear and the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 21 degrees Celsius," he said.

The air quality recorded at 7:38 am was 307.
An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.

Madhya Pradesh man allegedly committed suicide after getting a high electricity bill in Indore. Police say, "His electricity connection was disconnected two days ago. Family alleges he committed suicide because they were unable to pay the bill of around Rs 70,000."

An all-women post office was inaugurated in Mahim Bazar, Mumbai, yesterday.

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said, "several people had called me and claimed they have new evidence in Judge Loya death case. I told them to come and meet me but till now, no one has brought any concrete evidence."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first 'Mann Ki Baat' of this year to air at 6 pm today on 71st Republic Day. 

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah to hold a roadshow and two public meetings in the national capital today.