Republic Day: News
29 Jan 2019
NagpurNagpur: Cop showers money on girls performing on R-Day, suspended
In a shocking incident, a cop in Nagpur's Nand Village was caught on camera showering notes on girls performing at a cultural function on Republic Day, Saturday.
27 Jan 2019
USARaising 'Khalistan Zindabad' slogans, Sikh separatists hold protest in US
A small group of Sikh separatists held a protest in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington during which they tried to burn the tricolour on the Republic Day, a move slammed by local Sikh community.
27 Jan 2019
X'Kaabil' director Sanjay Gupta faces racism, shares incident on Twitter
Kaabil director Sanjay Gupta recently took to Twitter to reveal a disturbing incident.
27 Jan 2019
Indian ArmyOn Republic Day, Domino's delivered pizzas to soldiers at Siachen
For Indian Army soldiers posted at the Siachen glacier in Jammu and Kashmir, Republic Day turned out to be a surprise as they received piping hot pizza from a famed fast food company.
26 Jan 2019
IndiaMoments when a billion Indians feel the most patriotic
Every year, I cry when I see the Republic Day parade and I know I am not the only one. The fact that everyone in my office is playing patriotic songs is a testament to that.
26 Jan 2019
Madhya PradeshCaught-on-camera: Congress minister fails to read Republic Day speech
In a rather embarrassing situation for Congress, Imarti Devi, the state Union and Child Development Minister of Congress, was unable to read the Republic Day speech at a program held at SAF ground in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
26 Jan 2019
Indian Air ForceR-Day: IAF planes roar over majestic Rajpath, spectacle stuns people
Thousands of restless people were stunned into a brief silence, their eyes rolled towards skies and ears buzzing to the humming sound as the Indian Air Force planes roared over the majestic Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day parade today.
26 Jan 2019
JharkhandJharkhand Governor hails state's efforts to create conducive industrial environment
Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu today hailed the state's efforts to create a conducive industrial environment, making way for more investments and job opportunities.
26 Jan 2019
OdishaWelfare of poor, everyone's empowerment has become Odisha's identity: CM
Republic Day was celebrated across Odisha amid tight security today, with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asserting that development, welfare of the poor and empowerment of all sections has become the state's identity.
26 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiR-Day: PM Modi sports yellowish-orange headgear with a red tail
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued with his tradition of donning colorful turbans at R-Day celebrations today by sporting a red-tailed yellowish-orange headgear.
26 Jan 2019
IndiaSnipers, anti-aircraft guns: Everything to know about Republic Day security
For India's 70th Republic Day celebrations on Saturday, massive security arrangements have been made at the National Capital, Delhi.
25 Jan 2019
IndiaPranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika awarded Bharat Ratna
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday awarded Bharat Ratna to former President Pranab Mukherjee, social activist Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumously), and music maestro Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously).
25 Jan 2019
Jammu And KashmirDelhi: Two Jaish terrorists, planning attack on Republic Day, arrested
In a major achievement, the Delhi police on Thursday announced its special cell has arrested two Jaish-E-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists who were allegedly planning attacks in the National Capital on Republic Day, Saturday.
25 Jan 2019
Sunil Grover#BharatTeaser: Salman Khan's next has blockbuster written all over it
If nothing else, Salman Khan has been consistent with his Eidi for his fans. Every year, he comes up with a movie which releases during Eid and goes on to become a massive hit.
22 Jan 2019
IndiaBuy OPPO R17 Pro at just Rs. 70: Here's how
Commemorating India's 70th Republic Day, Chinese tech giant OPPO has announced its "70 on 70th" offer.
22 Jan 2019
MizoramMizoram body decides to boycott R-Day celebrations over Citizenship Bill
Mizoram's NGO Coordination Committee has called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations in the state in protest against the citizenship bill, the committee's chairman Vanlalruata said.
21 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi to inaugurate 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tomorrow inaugurate the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi.
21 Jan 2019
SamsungFlipkart, Amazon sale: Best deals on popular smart TVs
Flipkart's Republic Day sale and Amazon's Great India Sale are currently live with massive discounts available on thousands of products across several product categories.
23 Dec 2018
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Minister says UP will achieve 100% electrification by December end
On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh power minister Srikant Sharma told the press that the state would be achieving 100% electrification by the end of December.
18 Dec 2018
India'Manikarnika' v/s 'Super 30': Kangana reacts on box office clash
Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi trailer was unveiled today and she has roared like a real warrior queen.
16 Dec 2018
Indian RailwaysIt's all about Kumbh-Mela this season! Railways proposes 800 trains
To facilitate pilgrims arriving in large numbers during the Kumbh Mela in 2019, the Railways has proposed running 800 special trains from various stations of UP's Prayagraj district.
25 Nov 2018
TelanganaWin phones, bikes: How this Telangana district is promoting voting
In a bid to encourage more people to vote, the Siddipet district administration in Telangana has resorted to a novel way of incentivization.
10 Nov 2018
Narendra Modi#RepublicDay: Top African leader may attend celebrations after Trump's snub
Days after President of United States Donald Trump said he would not attend India's Republic Day event on January 26 due to prior commitments, India may have finalized the new chief guest.
01 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpUS envoy: Trump declined R-Day invite because of 'scheduling issue'
US Ambassador to India, Kenneth Juster, recently said President Donald Trump's inability to participate as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations next year was a "purely scheduling issue".
30 Oct 2018
IndiaTrump won't attend India's 70th Republic Day parade. Here's why
US President Donald Trump will be unable to participate as Chief Guest of India's Republic Day 2019 celebrations due to scheduling constraints, White House confirmed.
29 Oct 2018
Donald TrumpTrump might not be chief guest for Republic Day 2019
US President Donald Trump is unlikely to accept India's invitation to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, sources said yesterday.
07 Oct 2018
Indian RailwaysRailways to run Allahabad-Delhi special trains to ferry Pravasi delegates
The Indian Railways has firmed up plans to run special 'Pravasi Bharti' trains between Allahabad and Delhi to ferry delegates of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from the Kumbh Mela in time for the Republic Day event in the national capital, sources said.
10 Aug 2018
BhopalThis 14-year-old Bhopal boy is gifting freedom to poor prisoners
At just 14, this Bhopal boy is rich.
31 Jul 2018
India'Bharat Mata Mandir', a unique temple with marble-map of undivided-India
In the ancient city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which draws pilgrims from all over the world, stands a unique "Bharat Mata Mandir", a temple with a marble map of undivided India.
13 Jul 2018
IndiaIndia invites Donald Trump as 2019 R-Day chief guest: Report
India has invited US President Donald Trump as the chief guest at the 2019 Republic Day function, TOI has reported.
02 Jul 2018
BollywoodHrithik intends to pen down his memoir to inspire others
After bowling us over with his acting skills in films like 'Koi... Mil Gaya', 'Jodha Akbar', 'Kaabil', Hrithik Roshan is now set to turn a writer as he is planning to pen down his memoir.
09 Jun 2018
Akshay KumarRajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0' gets postponed to 2019
In what has come as a disappointment for cine buffs across the country, the release of Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0' has been shifted to 2019.
02 Mar 2018
IndiaFrench President Macron to arrive in India on maiden visit
French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in India on March 9 on a four-day maiden visit, during which he would discuss bilateral economic, political and strategic ties, the MEA said today.
22 Feb 2018
Akshay KumarHere's how Rajinikanth persuaded producers to postpone '2.0'
It would not be wrong to say that '2.0' is one of the most anticipated films of recent times. Unfortunately, the Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer is taking longer than expected to hit the screens.
06 Feb 2018
DelhiDelhi: Five-year-old rescued from kidnappers after 10 days
A day before Republic Day, two bike-borne assailants staged a daring kidnapping: they intercepted a school bus near Vivekanand School in Dilshad Gardens, shot at the driver and escaped with a Class 1 student.
29 Jan 2018
Yogi AdityanathUP Governor: Kasganj violence shameful, shouldn't be repeated
UP CM Yogi Adityanath is being pulled up for his state's law-and-order situation after the disturbing Kasganj violence on Republic Day.
29 Jan 2018
DelhiAfter Fairy Queen, Indian Railways bringing back vintage steam engines
On Republic Day, Fairy Queen, the world's oldest steam engine, left the railway museum and took a short trip from New Delhi railway station to Delhi Junction.
28 Jan 2018
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)'Is chanting Hindustan Zindabad a crime?': Kasganj victim's family wonders
The 22-year-old man killed in UP's Kasganj on Republic Day, Chandan Gupta, was shot dead for refusing to say 'Pakistan Zindabad,' his family has claimed.
27 Jan 2018
MaharashtraFamily attempts suicide at R-day parade ground, gets arrested
Three members of a family from Parbhani in Maharashtra were arrested for allegedly trying to commit suicide during the Republic Day parade near Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Friday.