Republic Day 2017

An ITBP officer, part of a security forces' team that killed LeT commander Abu Dujana in Jammu and Kashmir in 2017, was awarded the police medal for gallantry on the eve of the Republic Day.

As the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) celebrates its Golden Jubilee or 50th year, it has not been included in the marching contingent at the Republic Day parade this year. The stunning exclusion has seeded a row between the ministries of defence and home affairs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first edition of his monthly programme 'Mann ki Baat' of 2018 today. In his previous edition which was also the last edition of the year 2017, PM conveyed his New Year greetings for 2018 and addressed a wide range of topics. He asked young voters to take India to new heights and also spoke about the Republ...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today visited NCC Republic Day Camp and watched parade and cultural programmes performed by cadets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the final edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2017 today. He conveyed his New Year greetings for 2018 and addressed a wide range of topics. He said that it is time for the country to transform from a Positive India to a Progressive India.

The tradition of the Vijayadashami procession in Mysuru was started by the Wodeyar royalty over four centuries ago. And the pomp and pageantry continues to this day at Amba Vilas, the Mysuru palace, even though there is no royalty in the Republic of India any more.

Among the 22 soldiers who were honoured on Republic Day for their roles in the surgical strikes against Pakistan, the top award of the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime decoration, was conferred upon a Major, who killed four people (terrorists and possibly their Pakistani Army handlers, according to sources) in close combat.

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions rent the air as Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in the national capital where President Pranab Mukherjee rode the ceremonial buggy - an open gold-plated carriage - down the Raisina Hill today.

Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna paid floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of the embassy and unfurled the national flag in the presence of large number of Indian-Americans to celebrate the 68th Republic Day in Washington DC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day.

"Take charge and feel empowered," wrote Nimrat Kaur, who co-starred with Akshay Kumar in patriotic movie Airlift

Seven blasts rocked the north-eastern states of Assam and Manipur on the occasion of Republic Day today even as celebrations were held in other parts of the country with the states showcasing their cultural diversity and the might of security forces.

A contingent of India's elite National Security Guard (NSG) marched down Delhi's Rajpath for the first time as part of the Republic Day parade today.

"Oh I am not in the mood for any politics today, it's Republic Day," said Rita Bahuguna Joshi on the phone when asked about her itinerary.

The homemade Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas debuted at the Republic Day Parade today as part of a 35-plane air display. The flypast also included Mi17 helicopters, Sukhoi Su 30 fighter jets, the Advance Light Helicopter Rudra and military transport aircraft C-17 Globe Master.

An ITBP officer, part of a security forces' team that killed LeT commander Abu Dujana in Jammu and Kashmir in 2017, was awarded the police medal for gallantry on the eve of the Republic Day.

As the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) celebrates its Golden Jubilee or 50th year, it has not been included in the marching contingent at the Republic Day parade this year. The stunning exclusion has seeded a row between the ministries of defence and home affairs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first edition of his monthly programme 'Mann ki Baat' of 2018 today. In his previous edition which was also the last edition of the year 2017, PM conveyed his New Year greetings for 2018 and addressed a wide range of topics. He asked young voters to take India to new heights and also spoke about the Republ...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today visited NCC Republic Day Camp and watched parade and cultural programmes performed by cadets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the final edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2017 today. He conveyed his New Year greetings for 2018 and addressed a wide range of topics. He said that it is time for the country to transform from a Positive India to a Progressive India.

The tradition of the Vijayadashami procession in Mysuru was started by the Wodeyar royalty over four centuries ago. And the pomp and pageantry continues to this day at Amba Vilas, the Mysuru palace, even though there is no royalty in the Republic of India any more.

Among the 22 soldiers who were honoured on Republic Day for their roles in the surgical strikes against Pakistan, the top award of the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime decoration, was conferred upon a Major, who killed four people (terrorists and possibly their Pakistani Army handlers, according to sources) in close combat.

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions rent the air as Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in the national capital where President Pranab Mukherjee rode the ceremonial buggy - an open gold-plated carriage - down the Raisina Hill today.

Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna paid floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of the embassy and unfurled the national flag in the presence of large number of Indian-Americans to celebrate the 68th Republic Day in Washington DC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day.

"Take charge and feel empowered," wrote Nimrat Kaur, who co-starred with Akshay Kumar in patriotic movie Airlift

Seven blasts rocked the north-eastern states of Assam and Manipur on the occasion of Republic Day today even as celebrations were held in other parts of the country with the states showcasing their cultural diversity and the might of security forces.

A contingent of India's elite National Security Guard (NSG) marched down Delhi's Rajpath for the first time as part of the Republic Day parade today.

"Oh I am not in the mood for any politics today, it's Republic Day," said Rita Bahuguna Joshi on the phone when asked about her itinerary.

The homemade Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas debuted at the Republic Day Parade today as part of a 35-plane air display. The flypast also included Mi17 helicopters, Sukhoi Su 30 fighter jets, the Advance Light Helicopter Rudra and military transport aircraft C-17 Globe Master.