Republic Day 2018

When Delhi decked up for Beating Retreat ceremony

Beating Retreat ceremony took place on Monday (January 29) with a beautiful splash of colour, melodious tunes and a dazzling display of lights at dusk.

Jan 30, 2018, 15:27 PM IST

Kasganj: With 112 arrests and Sec 144 in place, cops say normalcy returning

Internet services had been suspended till last night.

Jan 29, 2018, 09:27 AM IST

Republic Day Edit | Sowing an idea for agriculture

Making tools and technology available to farmers is a long-term solution to their problems, not steroid injections of 'higher prices'.

Jan 26, 2018, 19:37 PM IST

Historic milestone: PM Narendra Modi writes article for 27 newspapers in 10 languages on the visit of ASEAN leaders

In an op-ed, PM Modi has described the visit of the ASEAN Head of States to India on the occasion of the country's 69th Republic Day as a "historic milestone".

Jan 26, 2018, 18:17 PM IST

'Come for talks': Manipur CM Biren Singh's invite to insurgents

CM Biren Singh invited insurgents to come for talks for finding a "political solution" to their problems.

Jan 26, 2018, 15:37 PM IST

Watch: PM Modi breaks away from tradition, meets and greets people at Republic Day parade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke away from tradition and took a long walk on the Rajpath to greet the spectators after the Republic Day Parade on Friday. The cheers and chants of "Modi, Modi" could be heard when the PM took the walk.

Jan 26, 2018, 15:01 PM IST

Faux pas? UP Education Minister says India celebrating its 59th Republic Day

Uttar Pradesh Mister of State for Education Sandeep Singh made a fauz pas on Friday when during the parade, he said that the country is celebrating its 59th Republic Day. 

Jan 26, 2018, 14:38 PM IST

No more a front-seater: Rahul Gandhi sits in sixth row at Republic Day parade

Congress president Rahul Gandhi was seen attending the Republic Day Parade at the Rajpath in Delhi. However, the Congress President was not seated in the front row, but the sixth row.

Jan 26, 2018, 14:09 PM IST

Far from Delhi, see photos of Republic Day 2018 celebrations from across India

While Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi is the cornerstone of celebrations on January 26, celebrations with similar enthusiasm also take place across the length and breadth of the country.

Jan 26, 2018, 14:01 PM IST

Republic Day 2018: President Ram Nath Kovind gets emotional after presenting Ashok Chakra to martyr's family

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Ashok Chakra - India's highest peace-time gallantry award for soldiers - to the family of Late Air Force Commando JP Nirala.

Jan 26, 2018, 13:32 PM IST

2 Saudi nationals among 3 detained on Republic Day in Rajasthan

On Republic Day today, two Saudi nationals and an Indian, carrying a satellite phone, were detained in Pokhran town of Rajasthan for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to disturb peace and harmony, police said.

Jan 26, 2018, 12:43 PM IST

Republic Day 2018: BSF's women daredevils grab spotlight with epic bike stunts

The 113-women on 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet bikes became part of the Republic Day parade for the first time and received a rapturous applause for their skills and bravery.

Jan 26, 2018, 12:13 PM IST

Watch 69th Republic day Parade Live

There will be a march past by the Army personnel carrying the ASEAN flag at the Republic Day parade, where 23 tableaux will roll down the Rajpath.

Jan 26, 2018, 08:46 AM IST

Republic Day 2018: Mobile internet services snapped in Kashmir

Mobile internet services have been snapped in Kashmir as a precautionary measure on the occasion of the Republic Day, officials said today.

Jan 26, 2018, 08:23 AM IST

Republic Day 2018: All the unique highlights from the parade that you need to know

Republic Day 2018 celebrations will see several 'firsts' at the Rajpath parade including 10 chief guests for the event.

Jan 26, 2018, 07:50 AM IST

Republic Day highlights: India showcases military might, cultural richness in grand parade

India is hosting 10 heads of Asean countries as chief guests at its 69th Republic Day celebrations.

Jan 26, 2018, 06:44 AM IST

For Republic Day, Delhi becomes a fortress: Complete advisory on traffic and metro

Security in the national capital has been increased manifold in the run-up to Republic Day 2018 celebrations. And on the day itself, an unprecendented number of security personnel would be on the streets - especially insensitive, VIP and border areas. 

Jan 26, 2018, 06:32 AM IST

China 'okay' with friendly and cooperative India-Asean ties

China on Thursday cautiously welcomed India hosting leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on its Republic Day, which many see as a move by New Delhi to counter Beijing`s influence in the region.

Jan 25, 2018, 15:53 PM IST

PM Modi meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong here on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi will address the plenary session of the India-ASEAN commemorative summit later today.

Jan 25, 2018, 12:28 PM IST