1) 🇮🇳National 77th Republic Day: India celebrates its 77th Republic Day today with the theme "150 Years of Vande Mataram." President Droupadi Murmu will unfurl the national flag at Kartavya Path, followed by a grand parade showcasing India's military might and cultural diversity. Chief Guests: The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, António Costa, are the Chief Guests for this year's parade. Padma Awards 2026: The government announced 131 Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards. Gallantry Awards: President Murmu has approved 412 Gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others. Vande Bharat Sleeper: The parade will highlight recent advancements in rail infrastructure, including the newly introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. 2) 🌍International International Customs Day: Observed globally on January 26, the 2026 theme is "Customs: Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment." India-EU Summit: Following the Republic Day celebrations, the 16th India-EU Summit is scheduled for January 27 in New Delhi to deepen strategic partnerships. WEF Global Risks: The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, discussed recently at Davos, identified "Geoeconomic Confrontation" as the top global risk for the year. 3) 💰Economy Gold Import Duty: Market speculation is high regarding a potential hike in customs duty on gold and silver in the upcoming Union Budget, leading to a surge in domestic premiums. Padma Bhushan for Trade: Prominent banker Uday Kotak has been awarded the Padma Bhushan for his distinguished service in the field of Trade and Industry. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance Republic Day: Marks the historic date in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect, turning the nation into a newly formed republic. International Customs Day: Honors the role of custom officials and agencies in maintaining border security and facilitating trade. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Dharmendra Deol: The legendary Bollywood actor (1935–2025) has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor. Learner Tien: The 20-year-old American tennis player created a massive upset at the Australian Open 2026 by defeating 3-time finalist Daniil Medvedev to reach the Quarterfinals. 6) 🏅Sports Padma Shri in Sports: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia have been conferred with the Padma Shri. Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Tommy Paul. The tournament has seen major upsets with top seeds exiting early. Tennis Legend: Vijay Amritraj has been honored with the Padma Bhushan for his lifetime contribution to sports. 7) 🏆Awards Padma Vibhushan Awardees: The list includes Dharmendra (Posthumous), V.S. Achuthanandan (Posthumous), N. Rajam (Art), K.T. Thomas (Public Affairs), and P. Narayanan (Literature). Police Medals: A total of 1,132 personnel have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. 8) ⭐️Other important significance Beating Retreat 2026: The upcoming ceremony on January 29 will feature enclosures named after Indian musical instruments like 'Sitar' and 'Tabla' to promote Indian culture. State Tableaux: This year's parade features 30 tableaux focusing on themes like "Nari Shakti" (Women Power) and "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India). 📚Word of the day Sovereignty (Noun) Meaning: Supreme power or authority; the quality or state of being independent and self-governing. Usage: "Republic Day is a celebration of India's sovereignty and the power of its written Constitution." Ask me to edit or delete your scheduled action at any time.

1) 🇮🇳National Republic Day Chief Guests Confirmed: The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) and António Costa (President of the European Council) will be the Chief Guests for India’s 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, 2026. Official Butterfly of Chandigarh: The Union Territory of Chandigarh has officially declared the "Striped Tiger" (Danaus genutia) as its state butterfly to promote biodiversity conservation. R-Day Tableau Theme: The Ministry of Education announced its tableau theme for the Republic Day parade as "NEP 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharat," featuring a depiction of ancient mathematician Aryabhatta. Kaziranga Elevated Corridor: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a 34.5 km elevated corridor in Kaziranga National Park (Assam) to ensure the safe movement of wildlife during floods. 2) 🌍International International Day of Education: UNESCO observes this day globally with the 2026 theme "The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education," emphasizing the role of young people in shaping future learning systems. G7 Summit 2026: It has been confirmed that France will host the 52nd G7 Summit later this year. India, though not a member, is expected to be invited as a guest nation. 3) 💰Economy UN Growth Forecast: The United Nations 'World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026' report has projected India's GDP growth at 6.6% for 2026, citing robust domestic demand and strong investment activity. Google AI Programme: Google India launched the 'Google Market Access Programme' to assist Indian AI startups in scaling their products for global enterprise adoption. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance National Girl Child Day: Celebrated across India today to raise awareness about the rights, education, and health of the girl child. The day was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008. International Day of Education: Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly to honor education as a human right and a public responsibility. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Karpoori Thakur (1924–1988): Today marks the birth anniversary of the former Chief Minister of Bihar, known as "Jan Nayak." He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna (India's highest civilian honor) in 2024 for his championing of social justice. Homi J. Bhabha: Today is also the death anniversary of the "Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme," who died in a plane crash (Air India Flight 101) in 1966. 6) 🏅Sports Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic created history by securing his 100th match win at the Australian Open, becoming the first man to achieve a century of wins at three different Grand Slams. Kho-Kho World Cup: Preparations are in full swing for the first-ever Kho-Kho World Cup, which is being organized in New Delhi this year. 7) 🏆Awards Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar: The annual awards for excellence in disaster management are announced around this date. (Recipients for 2026 to be updated upon official release). 8) ⭐️Other important significance UP Foundation Day: Uttar Pradesh celebrates its Foundation Day (Uttar Pradesh Diwas) today. On January 24, 1950, the United Provinces was renamed Uttar Pradesh. 📚Word of the day Egalitarian (Adjective) Meaning: Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. Usage: "Karpoori Thakur fought throughout his life to build a more egalitarian society for the marginalized sections."  

1) 🇮🇳National   Parakram Diwas 2026: India celebrates the 129th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose today. The Ministry of Culture is organizing special events in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and 13 other locations to honor his legacy. Draft NEP 2026: The Ministry of Power has released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 for public consultation, outlining a roadmap to transform India's power sector and integrate more renewable energy. GI-Tagged Kaladi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has directed the scientific upscaling of "Kaladi" (a traditional cheese product), which is a GI-tagged product from the Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir. Zero Fresh Waste City: Lucknow has been declared Uttar Pradesh's first "Zero Fresh Waste Dump City," setting a benchmark for sustainable urban waste management. 2) 🌍International Sunita Williams Retires: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams has officially retired from NASA after a distinguished 27-year career, during which she spent 322 days in space and held multiple spacewalk records. Asia Manufacturing Index: India has ranked 6th among 11 Asian economies in the newly released Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026, highlighting the need for stronger competitiveness in the sector. Muna Island: Recently in the news due to archaeological findings, this island is located in Indonesia and has become a point of interest for historians and geologists. 3) 💰Economy APO National Award: Bakul Limbasiya, founder of Bhathwari Technologies, has been conferred the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) National Award for his contributions to innovation and productivity in India. Energy Transition Conference: A two-day international conference on the "Role of International Trade in Global Energy Transition" was inaugurated at the National Law University (NLU), Odisha. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance Parakram Diwas: Observed annually on January 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The government officially declared this day as Parakram Diwas in 2021 to inspire the youth to act with fortitude in the face of adversity. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (1897–1945): Today marks the 129th birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter, founder of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army), and the leader who gave the slogan "Jai Hind" and "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom." 6) 🏅Sports Australian Open 2026: Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Aryna Sabalenka have advanced to the third round. Alcaraz defeated Yannick Hanfmann, while Medvedev overcame a tough challenge from Quentin Halys. Roll Ball World Cup: Yash Rashiya (20), an athlete from Surat, made headlines by winning the Gold Medal for India at the 7th Roll Ball World Cup held in Pune. 7) 🏆Awards Excellence in Governance: Prof. Dheeraj Sharma (Director, IIM Rohtak) was honored with the "Outstanding Governance Leadership Award" at the World Management Congress for his transformative leadership in education. 8) ⭐️Other important significance New Species Discovery: Researchers have discovered two new rare species of Ant Flies (Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri) in India, emphasizing the ecological diversity of the Western Ghats region. Draupathi 2 Release: The controversial historical drama film Draupathi 2 is set for release today (Jan 23) after the Madras High Court refused to intervene in its censorship certification. 📚Word of the day Quiddity (Noun) Meaning: The inherent nature or essence of someone or something; a distinctive feature or quirk. Usage: "The biographer managed to capture the true quiddity of Netaji's leadership style in his new book."