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NEW DELHI: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, a successful India makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure,” after attending India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India–EU summit.Von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day parade as chief guests, marking the first time that two top European Union leaders jointly graced India’s Republic Day celebrations.
“It is the honor of a lifetime to be Chief Guests at the Republic Day celebrations. A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure. And we all benefit,” von der Leyen said in a X post after the ceremony.President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag as the parade unfolded along Kartavya Path, showcasing India’s military strength, indigenous defence capabilities and cultural heritage. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh, senior cabinet ministers, the country’s top military leadership, foreign diplomats and senior officials were among those present.From military prowess to cultural richness: India’s 77th Republic Day parade in picsA European Union military contingent, led by Colonel Frederik Simon Spruijt, also took part in the parade.Von der Leyen and Costa, on a state visit accompanied by a high-level delegation, are scheduled to hold summit level talks with PM Modi on Tuesday, with discussions expected to focus on trade, security and strategic cooperation.India traditionally invites foreign leaders as chief guests for its Republic Day celebrations. Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto was the chief guest last year, while French president Emmanuel Macron attended in 2024 and Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in 2023. There were no chief guests in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In recent years, the parade has also been attended by leaders including former US President Barack Obama, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and leaders of all 10 ASEAN countries.
NEW DELHI: As the country marked its 77th Republic Day, members of the sports fraternity shared messages on social media, highlighting the importance of the Constitution, unity, and national duty.International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, former India captain Rohit Sharma, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and several other sportspersons posted Republic Day greetings on platforms such as X and Instagram.Jay Shah shared a message on Instagram, saying, “Happy Republic Day! Let us celebrate the constitution that shapes India towards a stronger and more resilient nation.”India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir posted on X, “We have one Constitution. We should also have just one identity – INDIAN! #HappyRepublicDay.”Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker expressed her thoughts on Instagram, writing, “Proud to represent my country today and every day. Jai Hind. Happy Republic Day.”Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan also took to X to post, “Dil se Hindustani. Happy Republic Day.”India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav marked the day on Instagram, stating, “77 years of a nation guided by its Constitution. Happy Republic Day.”The All India Football Federation (AIFF) shared a message on X that read, “Happy 77th Republic Day from the #IndianFootball family!”Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh posted a message on Instagram Story, saying, “My pride for Mother India comes from knowing what our country has given me and from reminding myself every day to give something back to our great nation. May we all carry this sense of pride forward and contribute to nation-building in our own unique ways. Jai Hind. #HappyRepublicDay.”The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also posted on X, “Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy Republic Day.”Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan highlighted the occasion on X, writing, “Happy Republic Day! Let us honour our Constitution and the sacrifices of our heroes. Proud to be an Indian. Jai Hind!”Hockey India extended its wishes on X with the message, “Rooted in tradition, driven by excellence, united as one nation. Happy Republic Day to all!”Former India cricketer Suresh Raina shared his greetings on Instagram, posting, “Happy Republic Day.”India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant also posted on X, “Happy Republic Day to all.”Former India opener Virender Sehwag marked the day by sharing a photo of children saluting the national flag on X. He wrote, “There is an intoxication in the pride of our Tricolour. There is a thrill in the honour of our Motherland. We will unfurl this flag everywhere with dignity, for this pride is the pride of Hindustan itself. Warm wishes to everyone on the occasion of Republic Day!”
India’s benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty have slipped more than 4% so far in January, dragged down by sustained foreign fund outflows, a weakening rupee, muted corporate earnings, geopolitical tensions and renewed tariff concerns, according to market data.The 30-share BSE Sensex has fallen 3,682.9 points, or 4.32%, during the month, while the 50-share NSE Nifty has dropped 1,080.95 points, or 4.13%, PTI reported.“Historically, similar pre-Budget trends in January have witnessed a sharp fall followed by a recovery post-Republic Day leading up to the Budget; market participants will be hoping for a similar reversal this time,” Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said.January has traditionally been weak for equities. In January 2025, the Sensex had declined 638.44 points, or 0.81%, and the benchmark had also ended lower in January 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020.“So far in January 2026, both the Sensex and the Nifty have declined by over 4%, with geopolitical uncertainties and fresh tariff concerns exerting a cascading impact on domestic equities. The global risk-off environment has prompted aggressive selling by foreign portfolio investors during the month. This has added pressure on the rupee, which has slipped to record lows,” said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.The rupee hit a historic low of 92 against the US dollar on January 23 and has weakened by over 2% so far this month. Elevated crude oil prices and rising global bond yields have further fuelled risk aversion, keeping investors cautious amid an uncertain global macro and geopolitical backdrop, Ponmudi added.“Earnings disappointments from select heavyweight stocks across sectors, including IT, banking and consumption-linked segments, have further dampened investor optimism, leading to a disappointing start to the year,” he said.According to Axis Securities, with global uncertainty, domestic growth resilience and fiscal discipline all in play, the Union Budget 2026-27 is expected to strike a balance between growth support and macro stability. “Markets are likely to favour a Budget that sustains growth without compromising medium-term fiscal consolidation,” the report said.Last week alone, the Sensex declined 2,032.65 points, or 2.43%, while the Nifty fell 645.7 points, or 2.51%.“The decline in domestic equities can be attributed to a combination of persistent global and domestic headwinds. On the domestic front, underwhelming and cautious Q3 earnings commentary from several corporates emerged as a key trigger,” said Ravi Singh, Chief Research Officer at Master Capital Services Ltd. He added that renewed trade concerns involving the US and Europe and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have kept global markets on edge.Sudeep Shah, Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, said geopolitical developments may influence near-term market moves, but earnings trends and domestic macro conditions will drive follow-through.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd, said FPIs not only continued selling in the week ended January 23 but also stepped up the pace. “Sentiments remained very weak due to sustained rupee depreciation, lack of finality on a US-India trade deal and unimpressive Q3 results so far, which are not indicating any pick-up in corporate earnings,” he said.
NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer will continue to be with India T20I team for the remaining two T20Is vs New Zealand as Tilak Varma’s return to competitive cricket has been delayed. Iyer was initially picked for only the first three games but will now continue to be with the side for the remainder of the series.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that while Tilak is pain free and on track to regain necessary clearances, the BCCI Centre of Excellence doesn’t want to take any chance with the youngster before the T20 World Cup.
“He is pain free at the moment and making very good progress but the CoE wants him to be completely ready before giving him the green signal for the World Cup. The initial plan was to have him on the park for the fourth T20I. He could still be available for the final game but could well play from the preparation games in Mumbai,” a BCCI official tells TimesofIndia.com.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Tilak was playing competitive cricket before he got injured so there is no issue in that. The selectors will only proceed when they get the RTP from CoE. There will be no chances taken for any player and that’s why there is some delay in the initial timelines,” adds the official.The team management doesn’t want to take any chances with the World Cup squad and wants to have backups ready. “India batter Tilak Varma has resumed physical training and is making steady progress with his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. However, he will require additional time to regain full match fitness and will not be available for the final two T20Is of the ongoing five-match T20I series,” BCCI said in a press release. “Tilak will link up with the squad in Mumbai once he has regained full match fitness on 3rd February, ahead of India’s warm-up match for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Men’s Selection Committee has recommended that Shreyas Iyer will continue as Tilak Varma’s replacement for the remaining matches.”Iyer didn’t play the first three games vs New Zealand and with delay in Tilak’s return, it will be interesting to see whether the right-hander will be tried in the remaining two games.
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Ishan Kishan got the nod ahead of Iyer at No.3 and the left-hander repaid the management’s faith with a whirlwind knock in the second game and backed up with an attacking cameo in the third T20I in Guwahati on Sunday. Apart from Sanju Samson, India’s batting is on firing on all cylinders as captain Suryakumar Yadav too has regained form with two back-to-back half-centuries in the ongoing series.India are in red-hot form in the format and the think-tank now wants to ensure there are no injury-related headaches before getting their World Cup preps underway in Mumbai, where they play the tournament opener vs USA.
Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for the Budget week week are Hindustan Unilever, and Ashok Leyland. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the Budget 2026 trading week starting January 27, 2026:Nifty View:From its all-time high, the benchmark index Nifty has undergone a sharp correction of over 5% within just 11 trading sessions, marking one of the steepest declines in recent times. While the index found interim support near the 24,900 level last Wednesday and attempted a modest pullback, the rebound lacked follow-through, and selling pressure resurfaced on Friday, pushing the index lower once again.The ongoing correction has been largely led by sustained weakness in index heavyweight stocks. On a month-to-date basis, Reliance Industries has declined nearly 12%, HDFC Bank is down 7.58%, ITC has corrected sharply by around 20%, L&T has slipped 8.32%, and Bharti Airtel has lost close to 6%, highlighting broad-based selling across frontline counters.Technically, the damage has deepened as the index slipped below its 200-day EMA for the first time since April 2025. On the weekly chart, Nifty has formed a sizeable bearish candle, reflecting strong distribution. Momentum indicators continue to signal weakness, with the weekly RSI hovering near 45—its lowest level since April 2025—and trading below its 9-week average, reinforcing the prevailing bearish bias.The correction is even more pronounced in the broader market. Both the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 have witnessed sharp declines over the past week. Notably, the Nifty Midcap 100 has broken below its 200-day EMA, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 is currently trading more than 7% below its 200-day EMA, underscoring strong bearish momentum across the broader space.Looking ahead, the 25,400–25,450 zone is expected to act as a key resistance for Nifty. As long as the index remains below 25,450, the risk of further downside cannot be ruled out. On the downside, immediate support is placed near 24,800, followed by 24,600 in the near term.Bank Nifty ViewThe banking benchmark index, Bank Nifty, which had been an outperformer over the past few weeks, witnessed notable selling pressure during the previous week. The index declined by over 2.5% and formed a large bearish candle on the weekly chart, signalling a clear shift in momentum and the emergence of supply at higher levels.From a trend perspective, Bank Nifty has slipped below its 50-day EMA for the first time since October 2025, indicating a weakening of the short-term trend. This breakdown marks a loss of leadership from the banking space, which had until recently been supporting the broader market.Momentum indicators further reinforce the bearish bias. The daily RSI has moved below the 40 mark for the first time since September 2025, reflecting rising downside momentum and deteriorating sentiment. Additionally, the –DI continues to remain well above the +DI, suggesting sellers maintain firm control. The rising ADX points to a strengthening of the prevailing negative trend rather than a mere corrective phase.Going forward, the 100-day EMA zone near 58,200–58,100 is expected to act as the immediate support area.A decisive and sustained breakdown below 58,100 could accelerate the correction toward 57,500, followed by 57,000 in the near term. On the upside, the 20-day EMA band of 59,300–59,400 is likely to act as a key resistance zone, and only a sustained move above this region would indicate a potential trend reversal or recovery.
Hindustan UnileverHindustan Unilever has been consolidating in the 2439–2341 range since 6th January, indicating a healthy pause after a strong pullback from the lows of 2245, made on 12th December. Despite the sideways action, the stock trades above its short- and long-term moving averages. The RSI is nearing the 60 level, while the MACD remains above both the signal and zero line. The ADX has started to rise steadily indicating strengthening bullish momentum. Indicator’s placement suggests that the stock is well-positioned for an upside breakout. Hence, we recommend to accumulate the stock in the zone of 2420-2410 with a stoploss of 2340. On the upside, it is likely to test the level of 2585 in the short term.Ashok LeylandAshok Leyland has witnessed a breakout above its previous swing high of 192, recorded on 5th January, signalling a resumption of the uptrend. Although the stock briefly slipped below its 20-day EMA earlier in the week, it swiftly reclaimed the level and pushed higher, highlighting strong buying interest at lower levels. The stock’s ability to sustain above its short-term moving average confirms that the near-term trend remains intact. Momentum has accelerated, with the RSI surging from 54 to 68 in just three sessions, reflecting strong bullish strength. Additionally, the stock has closed above the upper Bollinger Band, suggesting continued outperformance and potential for further upside in the coming sessions. Hence, we recommend to accumulate the stock in the zone of 194-192 with a stoploss of 186. On the upside, it is likely to test the level of 210 in the short term.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
A rare and intriguing moment unfolded during the third T20I between India and New Zealand on Sunday in Guwahati, when several New Zealand players were seen checking Abhishek Sharma’s bat on the field. The incident followed Abhishek’s blistering assault that powered India to a dominant chase and left the visitors visibly stunned.
The unusual scene added to an already memorable evening at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where India wrapped up the chase of 155 in just 10 overs, producing one of their most aggressive batting displays in T20I history.
Following Abhishek’s extraordinary hitting, Devon Conway and Jacob Duffy were seen briefly checking the Indian batter’s bat on the field.
Such playful banters are common during a cricket match and highlighted just how destructive Abhishek’s strokeplay had been in recent times. His clean ball-striking and effortless power prompted curiosity among the players of the touring party.
New Zealand players checking Abhishek Sharma’s bat. 🤣
||Yuvraj singh ||suryakumar yadav|| pic.twitter.com/wOeEXUvmy2
— Amardeep Kushwaha (@AmardeepKushw20) January 25, 2026
Simply excellent, with 10 overs to spare! 👌
A whirlwind 8⃣-wicket victory for #TeamIndia in Guwahati 🥳
They clinch the #INDvNZ T20I series with an unassailable lead of 3⃣-0⃣ 👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/YzRfqi0li2@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/zgp3FIz2o4
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 25, 2026
Abhishek’s innings was remarkable not only for its impact but also for how close it came to rewriting history. The left-hander reached his half-century in just 14 balls, missing Yuvraj Singh’s record for the fastest T20I fifty by only two deliveries.
Despite falling narrowly short of the milestone, Abhishek’s knock was instrumental in dismantling New Zealand’s bowling attack during the powerplay. His fearless intent ensured India seized control of the contest within the first few overs, effectively sealing the result long before the finish.
India’s approach at the top was relentless. The hosts raced to 94 for 2 in the powerplay, registering their second-highest powerplay score in T20 Internationals. The only higher effort remains the 95 they posted against England previously, underlining the scale of India’s dominance in Guwahati.
With the required run rate crushed early, New Zealand were left searching for answers as boundaries flowed freely. The aggressive start ensured the chase never drifted, allowing India to complete the target in double-quick time.
Speaking after the match, Abhishek emphasized that his aggressive style stems from team clarity and trust. He explained that executing the team’s plans consistently is the primary objective, even though it is not always easy.
“That’s what my team wants from me, and I just want to execute all the time,” Abhishek said during the post-match press conference. He also highlighted the mental aspect of T20 batting and the importance of a supportive dressing room atmosphere.
On the topic of Yuvraj Singh’s record, Abhishek acknowledged its difficulty, calling it an exceptional benchmark while adding that modern T20 cricket continues to push boundaries. He suggested that with the way batters are performing in the series, more exciting moments lie ahead.
“That’s more than impossible for anyone, but still, you never know. Any batsman could do it because I think all the batters have been batting really well in this series as well and going forward, it’s going to be fun,” added Abhishek.
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Teams:
Sri Lanka U19 (Playing XI): Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Senuja Wekunagoda, Vimath Dinsara(c), Kavija Gamage, Chamika Heenatigala, Dulnith Sigera, Chamarindu Nethsara(w), Sethmika Seneviratne, Rasith Nimsara, Kugathas Mathulan
Afghanistan U19 (Playing XI): Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan(w/c), Azizullah Miakhil, Khatir Stanikzai, Nooristani Omarzai, Roohullah Arab, Wahidullah Zadran, Abdul Aziz
Pitch report
Alan Wilkins and Jon Kent: It’s always hot here, always blue skies, but one thing’s different today – the humidity is at 54 percent, so it’s one of those days. Before I get too hot under the collar, the dimensions: 70 metres straight, 65 metres on this side and about 63 on the other, pretty decent all round. It’s an intriguing wicket – it’s played really well so far, and the strips on either side have produced big scores too. Up close, it looks extremely hard and in great condition, maybe a touch dry, but this square has consistently offered good pace and bounce and has been impressive for all formats. I feel spin could have a bigger role to play today given the quality on both sides, but with the brand-new ball early on, there should still be rewards for the quicks and it sets up as a really good contest.
Mahboob Khan, Afghanistan captain: Happy to bat first. We had good preparation and every match is important from here to make it to the semi finals. We have made 2 changes to our team.
Vimath Dinsara, Sri Lanka captain: We will bowl first because I feel the pitch is good for pacers and we have a good pace attack. Very important game for us and we want to get 2 points from this game. 2 changes for us.
Oracle cofounder and CTO Larry Ellison has put his finger on what he sees as the fatal flaw in today’s AI race: every major model, from ChatGPT to Gemini to Meta’s Llama, is trained on essentially the same publicly available internet data. During Oracle’s fiscal Q2 2026 earnings call in December, Ellison argued this shared foundation is rapidly turning cutting-edge AI into a commodity product with razor-thin differentiation.“All the large language models—OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google, xAI—they’re all trained on the same data. It’s all public data from the internet,” Ellison said. “So they’re all basically the same. And that’s why they’re becoming commoditized so quickly.”
Ellison’s solution? The next gold rush won’t be building better foundational models—it’ll be enabling AI to work with proprietary enterprise data while keeping it secure. He estimates this second wave of AI will prove “even larger and more valuable” than the current boom in GPUs and data centers.Oracle is betting heavily on this vision, projecting roughly $50 billion in capital expenditures for the full year, up from $35 billion estimated just three months earlier. The company argues it has a natural advantage since most high-value private data already lives in Oracle databases. Its AI Data Platform uses techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation to let models query private information in real time without security compromises.
The company announced partnerships at Oracle AI World in October, including a 50,000-GPU supercluster with AMD MI450 chips launching in Q3 2026 and the OCI Zettascale10 supercomputer connecting hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs. By late 2025, Oracle’s cloud backlog had topped $500 billion, driven mostly by AI demand.Still, Ellison’s thesis faces headwinds. Synthetic data generation could reduce reliance on exclusive proprietary datasets, while rivals like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are racing to build similar enterprise AI capabilities. The question is whether Oracle’s existing grip on enterprise databases will prove decisive—or if the AI landscape will shift before the company’s massive infrastructure bets pay off.
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