The Indian Embassy in Yemen celebrated the 77th Republic Day with great fervour. This was the embassy’s first celebration in more than 10 years.

The remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, were brought back to Israel on Monday, closing the chapter on a painful saga that has kept Israeli society on edge ever since Hamas’s unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack.

Delhi experienced its coldest Republic Day since 2021, with temperatures dipping to 4.2°C at Safdarjung and 3.6°C in parts of the city, triggering cold wave conditions. Clear skies and northwesterly winds contributed to the chill. Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected today, with a yellow alert issued.