Republic Day

Breaking: UK PM Boris Johnson cancels Republic Day visit to India

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Jonhson, who was scheduled to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade on January 26, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his regret.

Jan 5, 2021

Talks with farmers end without breakthrough, next round likely on Jan 8

The agitating farmers have already announced that they will take out a tractor rally towards Delhi on Republic Day to intensify their protest

Jan 4, 2021

PM Modi invites Boris Johnson as Republic Day chief guest | Details inside

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally invited UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2021.

Dec 3, 2020

Train service resumes in Kashmir Valley after being suspended on Republic Day

The train service remained suspended for the longest period of time, almost 100 days due to the revocation of Article 370 but subsequently resumed on November 26.

Jan 27, 2020

In -20 degrees Ladakh, ITBP personnel celebrate Republic Day [Watch video]

Chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram', the ITBP personnel dressed in white uniforms marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations.

Jan 26, 2020

Who is Republic Day chief guest Jair Bolsonaro and why the controversy

The opposition to Bolsonaro's visit to India comes from various groups including sugarcane farmers, activists, journalists, women and LGBT groups.

Jan 26, 2020

Republic Day 2020: J&K Police to be honoured with 108 gallantry awards; CRPF with 76

Jammu and Kashmir police will be honoured with 108 gallantry awards, the highest ever for the force on Sunday, January 26. The CRPF has won 76 awards, the second-highest.

Jan 25, 2020

Brazilian Prez Jair Bolsonaro given grand ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

On Saturday, January 25 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jan 25, 2020

Republic Day 2020: Wishes, quotes, messages to share with your loved ones

The main event of the day is marked by parades on the Rajpath, New Delhi. This year, India's chief guest for the parade will be Brazil's President Jair Messias Bolsonaro.

Jan 24, 2020

Republic Day parade 2020: DRDO to showcase anti-satellite missile system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will showcase a weapon system capable of destroying an enemy satellite at the 71st Republic Day parade. The anti-satellite test was carried out on March 27 last year.

Jan 24, 2020

High alert sounded in J&K ahead of Republic Day, Pakistan-based terrorists trying to infiltrate

Terrorists could launch suicide attacks on security installations in south Kashmir and defence positions across the south of Pir Panjal in the Jammu region.

Jan 22, 2020

Delhi traffic curbs: Republic Day rehearsals throw traffic out of gear, police issues advisory

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took out a roadshow from Valmiki Mandir near Gole Market to Patel Chowk metro station, causing huge traffic jams near Connaught Place and Panchkuian Road.

Jan 20, 2020

J&K Police busts Jaish-e-Mohammed module in Srinagar, arrests 5 terrorists ahead of Republic Day

The Srinagar Police has busted a module of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), averting a major terror attack planned on Republic Day.

Jan 16, 2020

Sikh separatists protest in front of Indian Embassy in US

The standoff lasted for about two hours after which the protesters were forced by the local police to move across the road. The local Sikh community slammed the SFJ for the protest.

Jan 27, 2019

Republic Day special: Saluting the women of New India, single mothers via these two web series

Salute Siachen, an epic journey that flagged off on the momentous occasion on the 35th anniversary of the Siachen expedition with nine celebrity participants and heroes. It's Not That Simple returned with its Season 2 where Swara Bhaskar rehashed Meera's character who is ambitious, passionate and professional single mother who does not shy away from addressing her desires and compels every modern woman to ask 'Does the sex really matter?'

Jan 26, 2019

Did Virat Kohli force Hardik Pandya's ban to be lifted? Senior BCCI official lashes out

A senior BCCI official has hinted that the bans on Pandya and Rahul were lifted because of outside interference while questioning the selection committee.

Jan 26, 2019

India beats New Zealand, wins first time ever on Republic Day; Twitter goes crazy

India beat New Zealand by 90 runs in the second ODI to win on Republic Day for the first time ever. Naturally, Twitter went crazy with delight.

Jan 26, 2019

R-Day shocker: IPS officer Chaithra Teresa John transferred for raiding CPI-(M) office in Kerala

A lady IPS officer was punished after she conducted the raid on the district committee office of CPI-(M).

Jan 26, 2019

Republic Day: Parade brings out Mahatma Gandhi themed tableaux to honour the father of the nation

India celebrates its 70th Republic Day with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as the chief guest.

Jan 26, 2019

Republic Day: Team India's famous wins abroad - From 1983 World Cup to 2007 World T20

On the occasion of India's 70th Republic, we look back at the country's most famous victories on foreign soil.

Jan 26, 2019