Current Affairs — 26 January 2026
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Mon, 26 Jan 2026
77th Republic Day: Kartavya Path parade features first-ever phased Battle Array of the Army
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute at Kartavya Path and EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as Chief Guests; the parade showcased a phased Battle Array Format of the Army for the first time.
India is Country Partner at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai with the largest participation
India took part as Country Partner at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, with the largest participation of any country by number of exhibitors and exhibition area; the India Pavilion opened on 26 January 2026.
Myanmar's military-backed USDP claims victory in first election since 2021 coup
Myanmar's military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed on 26 January 2026 that it had won the country's first election since the army seized power in 2021, held in three phases on 28 December, 11 January and 25 January.
Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Ladakh leg: Army retain ice hockey gold, Haryana overall champions
The Ladakh phase of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 ended in Leh on 26 January with the Indian Army beating Chandigarh 3-2 to retain the men's ice hockey gold and Haryana winning the team championship.
DRDO showcases Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, a hypersonic glide missile, at Republic Day parade
DRDO displayed its Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) with launcher at the 77th Republic Day parade; the hypersonic glide missile is designed for the Indian Navy's coastal battery requirements.
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers win Men's Hockey India League 2026, beating Ranchi Royals 3-2
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the Men's Hockey India League final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar on 26 January 2026, with Belgian drag-flicker Alexander Hendrickx scoring twice.
Tamil scholar D. Gnanasundaram, known for his work on the Kamba Ramayanam, passes away
PM Narendra Modi condoled the death of Tamil scholar D. Gnanasundaram on 26 January 2026, recalling his exceptional understanding of the Kamba Ramayanam and their interaction at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli, in January 2024.
MHA tableau on three new criminal laws showcased at Republic Day parade
The Home Ministry's Republic Day 2026 tableau on the three new criminal laws displayed e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti, NAFIS and ICJS; Amit Shah said the laws mark a shift from a punishment-oriented to a justice-oriented system.
BRO completes high-altitude rescue at Chatergala Pass in J&K, clears 38 km of snow-bound road
The Border Roads Organisation under Project Sampark cleared about 38 km of snow-covered road on the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis and evacuated 20 civilians and 40 troops from Chatergala Pass (10,500 ft) in Jammu region, completing the mission on 26 January 2026 with zero casualties.
Nagaland opens its first Drone School in Kohima; MARCOFED launches 'Naga Bazaar' e-commerce platform
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the state's first Drone School and Drone Centre of Excellence at the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre, Kohima, and launched MARCOFED's 'Naga Bazaar' e-commerce platform on 26 January 2026.