In the last week, a series of high‑speed stunts and reckless driving incidents across India’s major metros have sparked a national debate on road safety. From Delhi’s congested lanes to Bengaluru’s chaotic streets, SUVs and motorcycles are weaving through traffic, breaking speed limits, and flaunting basic traffic rules, putting innocent commuters at risk. Background / Context India’s road network is expanding at an unprecedented pace. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the country now has over 5.5 million kilometres of roads, with more than 300 million registered vehicles. Yet, the reckless driving India trend has outpaced regulatory…
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New Delhi – The 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path was a resounding tribute to India’s national anthem, with the theme centered on the Vande Mataram 150th anniversary. The route, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to the National War Memorial, was draped in saffron, white and green, and illuminated with a series of tableaux that narrated the song’s journey from a literary piece to a rallying cry of freedom. Background / Context Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s “Vande Mataram” first appeared in his 1882 novel Anandamath and was later popularized by Rabindranath Tagore during the 1896 Congress session in Calcutta. Adopted as…
India has gone into high alert as the 77th Republic Day approaches, with security forces tightening checks across the Delhi‑NCR and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir. Police, the Border Security Force (BSF), the Indian Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have deployed additional personnel, set up extra checkpoints, and conducted exhaustive vehicle inspections at key transit points such as Gurugram, Chilla, Tikri, Singhu, Kapashera, Badarpur and Dhaula Kuan. Background and Context Republic Day, celebrated on 26th January, marks the day India adopted its constitution in 1950. The 2026 celebrations are the 77th edition, a…
Delhi is on high alert as Republic Day 2026 security measures intensify across the capital and the Line of Control (LoC). Police, the Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Indian Army have deployed thousands of personnel, set up additional checkpoints, and conducted exhaustive vehicle inspections to safeguard the 77th Republic Day celebrations. Background / Context Republic Day, celebrated on 26 January, marks the day India adopted its constitution in 1950. The 2026 edition is the 77th anniversary, a milestone that draws millions of citizens to the capital for the grand parade, flag‑hoisting ceremonies, and cultural performances. In…
Padma Awards 2026 have been announced, with the government honoring 131 individuals across the country. Among the recipients are Bollywood legend Dharmendra, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, and cricket stars Harmanpreet Kaur and Rohit Sharma. The awards, presented on 26 January, highlight the nation’s “unsung heroes” who have contributed quietly yet profoundly to society. Background and Context The Padma Awards, instituted in 1954, are the second-highest civilian honors in India, following the Bharat Ratna. They recognize excellence in fields ranging from arts and literature to science and public service. In 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced a record…
Padma Awards 2026 were announced on Sunday, with the government bestowing the highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan, posthumously on Bollywood legend Dharmendra and CPM stalwart V.S. Achuthanandhan. The list of 131 recipients also includes celebrated cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, veteran actor Mammootty, and a host of unsung heroes from across the country. The announcement marks a return to the tradition of recognising talent from all corners of India, with 84 districts represented for the first time since independence. Background and Context The Padma Awards, instituted in 1954, are among India’s most prestigious civilian honours. They are conferred annually…
A 20‑year‑old man from Noida is feared drowned while immersing an idol in a canal in east Delhi’s Mayur Vihar, sparking a multi‑agency search operation that has yet to locate him. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, has raised urgent questions about safety protocols during the annual idol immersion rituals that flood the city’s waterways. Background and Context Every year, millions of Hindus across India participate in the ritual of immersing deities in rivers and canals, a practice that symbolizes the cycle of life and renewal. In Delhi, the tradition is especially vibrant, with the Yamuna and its tributaries…
Delhi arson case headlines the city after a residential building in Shaheen Bagh caught fire on December 31, killing a 72‑year‑old woman. Police confirm the blaze was a deliberate act of arson, with the suspect, 58‑year‑old Mehboob Hasan, now absconding and a non‑bailable warrant issued. Background / Context The incident unfolded in the densely populated E‑Block of Shaheen Bagh, a neighbourhood that has long been a focal point for civic activism and communal tensions. The building, a three‑storey apartment complex, housed a mix of families and single tenants. Earlier this year, the area saw a surge in security alerts following…
On the 77th Republic Day, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed a throng of Delhi residents from Chhatrasal Stadium, unveiling a comprehensive 11‑month report card and a forward‑looking roadmap for a “Viksit Delhi.” The CM’s address, delivered on January 26, 2026, highlighted the administration’s rapid progress in governance, health, education, infrastructure, and social welfare, while outlining concrete steps to transform Delhi into a model city by 2047. Background / Context Delhi’s political landscape has been in flux since the 2025 elections, with the new government inheriting a city plagued by administrative inertia, traffic congestion, and a fragmented health system. Rekha Gupta’s…
In a stirring address at the Republic Day ceremony on Sunday, Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared that the capital must evolve into India’s premier economic hub. Speaking to a packed crowd at Chhatrasal Stadium, she outlined a bold roadmap that leverages the forthcoming India‑EU trade pact, a surge in MSME activity, and a suite of infrastructure and policy reforms aimed at positioning Delhi as the nation’s financial and entrepreneurial nucleus. Background / Context Delhi’s status as the political heart of India has long been accompanied by a growing economic clout, yet the city still lags behind metros like Mumbai…