January 26, 2026
India Marks 77th Republic Day with Spectacular Military Display
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, showcasing missiles, warplanes, new army units, and weapons used in Operation Sindoor in a grand parade.
Erik the Red: Viking Explorer Who Founded Greenland's Norse Settlements
Erik the Red, a Viking explorer with fiery red hair, founded the first Norse settlements in Greenland in the 980s. He named it 'Greenland' to attract settlers. His son Leif Eriksson later sailed to North America, expanding Viking exploration.
Boat Capsizes Near Udupi, Two Dead and Two Critical
A boat carrying 14 Mysuru call centre workers capsized near Udupi on January 26. Two died; two are critically injured. None wore life jackets.
Feb 19, 2026