Republic Day

74th Republic Day: 23 tableux roll down Kartavya Path with 45 fighter jets; Marching contingents display country's military might [photos]

The Republic Day parade began from Kartavya Path in New Delhi after a 21-gun salute was performed. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and this year's chief guest, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi are among the dignitaries present at the venue.

Jan 26, 2023

Republic Day: Majority of the tableaux based on Women Empowerment

Most of the tableaux that rolled down the Kartavya path on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day parade on Thursday were centred around 'women empowerment'.

Jan 26, 2023

Padma Awards 2023 list: Total of 106 recipients named for civilian honours [see full list]

The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.

Jan 26, 2023

No VVIPs, first row at R-Day 2023 parade reserved for street vendors, labourers

Demonstrating the true form of democracy, the Indian government has decided to reserve the first row at the Republic Day 2023 parade for labourers, rickshaw pullers and vegetable sellers.

Jan 25, 2023

Dry day in Delhi; no liquor to be served in bars, restaurants on R-Day in Delhi [details]

Delhi government on Monday issued an order to ban the sale of liquor at bars and restaurants in the national capital on January 26, the Republic Day.

Jan 23, 2023

No drones, paragliders over Delhi till Feb 15; Delhi Police issues order ahead of R-Day 2023 [read now]

Ahead of the Republic Day, the Delhi Police on Monday banned the flying of sub-conventional aerial vehicles over the national capital for security and safety reasons.

Jan 23, 2023

Delhi airspace restriction for R-Day preparations affects flights; AI announces cancellation, rescheduling [details]

In view of the Republic Day preparations by the Indian Air Force, the airspace will be restricted for nearly three hours every day for one week in the run-up to the 74th Republic Day.

Jan 15, 2023

Probe ordered as kids made to hail Modi, Yogi at R-Day event [details]

A probe has been ordered into an incident in which school children were allegedly made to raise slogans, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, by their principal and teachers on Republic Day.

Jan 28, 2022

Puneeth Rajkumar's last movie "James" poster released

Late Puneeth Rajkumar's movie poster was released on Republic day. Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, the late actor's wife, shared the poster on her social media and wished fans on Republic Day.

Jan 27, 2022

Nine Padma awards for industry doyens, including vaccine pioneers; see awardees [details]

Of the total 128 Padma awardees announced on the eve of Republic Day on Tuesday, nine are from the field of 'trade and industry', including the Founder of Serum Institute of India, Cryus Poonwalla, and Krishna Ella and his wife Suchitra Ella of Bharat Biotech, the pioneers of Covid vaccines in India.

Jan 26, 2022

73rd Republic Day: Spectacular flypast by 75 aircraft at Rajpath leaves people stunned

The flypast witnessing 75 aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force and displaying a number of formations left people stunned at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade on January 26.

Jan 26, 2022

Couple behind India's indigenous Covid vaccine gets Padma Bhushan

Dr. Krishna Ella is the Chairman and Managing Director of the biotechnology company while his wife is Joint Managing Director. Bharat Biotech, India's first indigenous vaccine for Covid-19 has been awarded Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in the country.

Jan 26, 2022

Republic Day 2022 wishes, images, quotes to share with friends and family

The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, and it came into effect on January 26, 1950

Jan 26, 2022

J&K Police bags highest medals for gallantry; 115 medals awarded to personnel on Republic Day eve [details]

DGP congratulates J&K Police personnel for getting gallantry awards; exhorts cops to work with dedication, zeal.

Jan 25, 2022

Mark your calendars; Delhi govt cuts number of 'dry days' from 21 to 3 for 2022 [see dates]

In a notification issued on Monday, the Delhi government announced that as part of its new liquor policy, the number of 'dry days' in national capital has been reduced from 21 to three starting this year.

Jan 25, 2022

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be extinguished after 50 years; merged with eternal flame at War Memorial [details]

The existence of Amar Jawan Jyoti was questioned two years ago after the National War Memorial came into being and the nation got a new eternal flame there.

Jan 20, 2022

Today's youth is politically aware, not scared of politics: Sushant Singh on evolving India [Exclusive]

Actor Sushant Singh in an exclusive chat with International Business Times, spoke about the Constitution of India, India's youth being politically aware, what does Republic India stand for him and more.

Jan 26, 2021

Pakistan diplomats skip Indian Republic Day celebration

A day before the Indian Republic Day, in a public statement, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had said that no Pakistani diplomat will join the ceremonies in India

Jan 26, 2021

Protesting farmers hoist Nishan Sahib at Red fort, HM Amit Shah holds meeting with officals

Tuesday's huge tractor parade not only coincides with Republic Day but also with the completion of two months of farmers' demonstrations against the three newly enacted farm laws on the Delhi border

Jan 26, 2021

When Shilpa Shetty wished happy Independence instead of Republic day [reactions]

Republic Day 2021: Taapsee Pannu goofed up with the year wrote 71st Republic Day instead of 72nd Republic Day, while Shilpa Shetty confused 'Republic' with 'Freedom' in R-Day post. Both of them corrected their Tweets later.

Jan 26, 2021