Republic Day

Internet services suspended at Tikri, Singhu, Ghazipur border amid R-Day Farmers' protest

Amid the ongoing farmers' protest on Republic Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs temporarily has suspended internet in Singhu border, Ghazipur border, Tikri border, Mukarba Chowk and Nangloi from 12:00 hrs to 23:59 hrs on Tuesday, January 26

Jan 26, 2021

Republic Day: ITBP jawans march with Tricolour at a height of 17,000 feet

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel braved inhospitable conditions in Ladakh on Tuesday when they marched with the national flag on the frozen water body at 17,000 feet above the sea level to celebrate Republic Day.

Jan 26, 2021

Republic Day 2021: PM Modi arrives at Rajpath, pays homage to martyrs

On 72nd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial at the India Gate.

Jan 26, 2021

Republic Day 2021: Timeless Bollywood songs to evoke sense of patriotism [Watch]

As the country celebrates its 72nd year of Republic, let's take a look at iconic patriotic songs that will give you a feeling of a 'Proud Indian'.

Jan 26, 2021

J&K Police gets 52 Medals for Gallantry announced this year | Full list

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the conferment of these awards on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday.

Jan 25, 2021

Twitter user points out error in Shashi Tharoor's tweet; gets grammar lesson in return

Shashi Tharoor, known for his impeccable English, schooled a Twitter user after he pointed out an error in one of his tweets.

Jan 6, 2021

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