EU Chief Praises India's Role in Global Stability; Badrinath-Kedarnath Bans Non-Hindus

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lauded India's role in global stability during her Republic Day parade visit, anticipating a landmark India-EU trade agreement.
• The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee announced a ban on non-Hindus entering Badrinath-Kedarnath Dham and other temples under its control.
• Donald Trump mentioned a 'secret weapon' called 'The Discombobulator' used by the US in a Maduro raid, but declined to elaborate.
• An Indian Army Shaurya Chakra citation officially confirmed a covert cross-border operation along the Indo-Myanmar Border in July 2025.
• Bangladesh cricketers appealed to 'save cricket' after the BCB reinstated controversial director M Najmul Islam, sparking fresh controversy.

Why It Matters: Key updates include EU praise for India, temple entry ban, Trump's 'secret weapon', Myanmar op confirmation, and Bangladesh cricket controversy.