News18 Evening Digest: Trump's Republic Day Greetings, EU Chief's Big Praise & More Stories

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the 77th Republic Day celebrations, the backlash over the 2024 protests at Dhaka University, and other top stories.

‘US-India Share Historic

Bond’: Trump Extends Greetings On 77th Republic Day

US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day and said that New Delhi and Washington share a historic bond as the world’s oldest and largest democracies. READ MORE

‘Successful India Makes The World Stable’: EU Chief’s Big Praise After ‘Mother Of All Deals’ Remark

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a successful India plays a vital role in making the world more “stable, prosperous and secure,” as she attended the Republic Day parade as a chief guest amid expectations of a landmark India–EU trade agreement. READ MORE

‘We Don’t Support’: Poster Boy Of 2024 Protests Faces Flak At Dhaka University Over Jamaat Tie-Up

Dhaka University witnessed intense protests this week as students confronted Islami Chhatra Shibir and its parent party Jamaat-e-Islami, accusing them of covert political manoeuvring within campus politics. The flashpoint was Sadiq Qayem, once hailed as a prominent face of the 2024 mass uprising and a key student coordinator, who is now facing allegations of misleading students to advance an Islamist agenda. READ MORE

Badrinath-Kedarnath Committee To Ban Non-Hindus From Entering Dham And Other Temples

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) on Monday announced that non-Hindus will be barred from entering Badrinath–Kedarnath Dham and other temples under its control. READ MORE

Disha Patani And Talwiinder Make Relationship Official, Rumoured Couple Walks Hand-In-Hand At Lollapalooza

Looks like, inger Talwiinder and actor Disha Patani have finally made their relationship official. After weeks of dating rumours, the duo confirmed they are together on Sunday at the Lollapalooza India event in Mumbai. Disha and Talwiinder were seen arriving hand-in-hand, openly walking together in front of the crowd. Videos of the moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans calling it their “official debut” as a couple. READ MORE

Mohsin Naqvi’s New Threat! Pakistan May Boycott Match Vs India In 2026 T20 WC

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly mulling boycotting the group-stage clash against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. According to Geo News, it is one of the many options the PCB is considering to ‘register its protest’ against the International Cricket Council (ICC). READ MORE