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A global photo gallery from The Associated Press documented India’s 77th Republic Day parade in New Delhi, including the presence of European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. The images spotlighted military columns, domestically produced platforms, cultural troupes and Republic Day observances in other Indian cities.
Ethiopia declared on 26 January 2026 that its first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak has ended, after intensified surveillance and control measures and a 42-day period without new confirmed cases.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to India for Republic Day on 26 January 2026 and a high-level summit on 27 January. The EU described their Republic Day role as a first for EU leaders, underscoring a push to deepen ties across prosperity, technology, security and connectivity.
The European Council said Presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen travelled to India for the 16th EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026. The leaders also joined India’s Republic Day celebrations on 26 January, highlighting a push to expand cooperation on trade, security, technology and the clean transition.
European Council President António Costa’s India trip, including attending the Republic Day parade as guest of honour alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is being framed as a marker of strengthening EU–India relations and a lead-in to high-level summit discussions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a successful India makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure” after attending India’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi with European Council President Antonio Costa. The remarks came a day before the India–EU summit, signalling an intent to deepen strategic and economic engagement.
India’s embassy and Indian community marked Republic Day in Yemen for the first time in more than 10 years, holding a flag-hoisting ceremony in Aden and sharing images from the event. The moment was framed as a sign of renewed engagement, while other missions also held Republic Day observances across multiple countries.
Senior European Union leaders arrived in New Delhi for a state visit from 25–27 January, as India signals a push to deepen cooperation with the EU across trade, technology, and strategic initiatives. The visit comes ahead of Republic Day and is framed as a key step in elevating bilateral ties.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was found burnt to death in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi after a fire broke out where he was sleeping. While the blaze initially appeared accidental, investigators are examining CCTV footage that raised suspicion of possible foul play.
A Hindu man died in a garage fire in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district. Police say CCTV shows a person moving near the site as investigators examine whether it was an accident or foul play.
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, died after a fire in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, while he slept inside a garage/shop. Police said CCTV footage shows suspicious movement near the site, prompting an investigation into whether the blaze was accidental or deliberate.
A Hindu youth in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district died after a fire broke out while he was asleep inside a garage, with local police saying CCTV footage shows suspicious movement near the site. The family has alleged a planned killing and demanded immediate arrests, while investigators say they are examining whether the blaze was caused externally or by an electrical fault.