1.India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26 with President Droupadi Murmu leading the ceremonies...
1.India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26 with President Droupadi Murmu leading the ceremonies at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen served as Chief Guests, marking a significant diplomatic presence. The celebrations were organized around the central theme "150 Years of Vande Mataram," commemorating the iconic national song's legacy.
https://www.illustrateddailynews.com/india/republic-day-2026-eu-leaders-join-president-murmu-as-chief-guests-857381
2.India and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement that will cover goods, services and other aspects of engagement with the deal set to be announced by leaders from the two sides on Tuesday, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-eu-finalise-fta-deal-set-to-be-announced-today/articleshow/127570923.cms
3.Bank employee and officer unions across India have announced a nationwide strike on 27 January 2026 which is expected to disrupt services at most public sector banks. The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU).The strike, however, is not expected to impact large private sector banks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, which are likely to function as usual.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bank-strike-27-jan-2026-closed-customers-what-to-use-10495645/
4.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 on 1 February at the Parliament. Ahead of the India Budget, taxpayers are excited to see an income tax cut like last year.In Budget 2025, FM Sitharaman gave a boost to taxpayers by overhauling the new tax regime to reduce income tax outgo, benefitting the middle class specifically.
https://www.livemint.com/budget/expectations/income-tax-2026-expectations-live-updates-income-tax-slab-changes-for-taxpayers-union-budget-2026-latest-news-26-jan-11769413229457.html
5.As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, the travel, tourism and hospitality industry is watching closely for policy measures that can support sustained growth, improve ease of doing business, and strengthen India’s position as a global destination. From infrastructure status and GST rationalisation to skill development, sustainability incentives, and better connectivity, industry leaders across hotels, F&B, travel and tourism have shared their key expectations. Here are their views on what Budget 2026 should deliver for the sector.
https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/union-budget-2026-expectations-industry-leaders-share-key-asks-for-hospitality-travel-and-tourism
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