68th Republic Day

Burj Khalifa lit up in tricolour: Here's how Pakistani media reacted

Burj Khalifa - the world’s tallest building located in Dubai - was recently lit up in tricolours - saffron, white and green - to celebrate India's 68th Republic Day.

Jan 31, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

MS Dhoni asks fans to watch incredible story of an Indian soldier: Watch video

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the 68th Republic Day asked all the Indians to watch a video which he posted on his Twitter handle.

Jan 27, 2017, 21:48 PM IST

68th Republic Day: PM Narendra Modi breaks protocol again, walks down Rajpath to greet people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday walked down at the Rajpath to greet citizens during the 68th Republic Day celebrations here, yet again breaking away from tradition.

Jan 26, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Republic Day: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, other sportspersons wish countrymen on 68th Republic Day

As India celebrates its 68th Republic Day today, several sportspersons congratulated the countrymen.

Jan 26, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Hangpan Dada – Mother India's brave son who killed 4 terrorists - awarded Ashok Chakra posthumously

President Pranab Mukherjee posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra to Havildar Hangpan Dada, who was killed near in Jammu and Kashmir in May last year while fighting terrorists.

Jan 26, 2017, 11:45 AM IST

India's survival as a united country for 70 years a miracle, says historian Ramachandra Guha

India's survival as a united country for 70 years defying negative Western prophecies is a "miracle" and its success as a democracy is "remarkable", historian-author Ramachandra Guha has said.

Jan 26, 2017, 10:46 AM IST

Tamil Nadu celebrates country's 68th Republic Day

Tamil Nadu celebrated the Republic Day with patriotic fervour on Thursday, with Chief Minister O Panneerselvam hoisting the tricolour at the Marina beach here.

Jan 26, 2017, 10:40 AM IST

Google Doodle marks India's 68th Republic Day

Google showed a stadium full of people amid a sea of tricolour decking up the arena.

Jan 26, 2017, 09:00 AM IST

68th Republic Day: 777 personnel to be awarded police medals, 100 for gallantry

A total of 777 security personnel, including the police and paramilitary force, will be awarded medals on the occasion of 68th Republic Day while 100 personnel will be handed the gallantry awards.

Jan 25, 2017, 09:51 AM IST