PM Narendra Modi wears special turban on Republic Day 2021, know who gifted this colouful ‘paghdi’ to him
PM Narendra Modi continued with his tradition of wearing colouful turbans on the occasion of country’s Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations. This year too, the PM sported a colourful 'paghdi' which is a gift to him from the royal family of Gujarat's Jamnagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was wearing ‘Halari pagh’ ( royal head turban ) gifted to him by Jamnagar Royal Family for today’s Republic Day event.
Jan 26, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
72nd Republic Day: PM Modi maintains his tradition of tying turban on Republic Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wearing his special turban this time, keeping his tradition of tying the turban on Republic Day. PM Modi garlanded the National War Memorial at India Gate and paid tribute to the soldiers.
Jan 26, 2021, 10:58 AM IST
Lathi-charge on protesting farmers, police uses tear gas after violence
Police on Tuesday used tear gas on groups of farmers when they tried to break past barricades and cemented barriers with tractors at Delhi's Mukarba Chowk. Groups of protesting farmers camping at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points of the national capital broke police barricades on Tuesday morning to force their way into the city, before the time allotted by the Delhi Police for their tractor parade.
Jan 26, 2021, 10:17 AM IST
72nd Republic Day: ITBP soldiers hoist the tricolor at the frozen lake in Ladakh
Watch how ITBP jawans hoist the tricolor at the frozen lake in Ladakh.
Jan 26, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
Republic Day 2021: Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and others extend wishes
Interestingly, January 26 was selected as the Republic day because it was on this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress as opposed to the Dominion status offered by British Regime.
Jan 26, 2021, 09:40 AM IST
72nd Republic Day: India to showcase its military might
The security personnel are keeping a hawk-eyed vigil over Rajpath, where President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be celebrating the occasion along with other dignitaries and thousands of people.
Jan 26, 2021, 09:06 AM IST
72nd Republic Day: This year's celebration will be different in many ways
With COVID-19 protocols in place and the protesting farmers’ tractor march scheduled in the national capital, Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi will wear an altogether different look this year. The security personnel are keeping a hawk-eyed vigil over Rajpath, where President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be celebrating the occasion along with other dignitaries and thousands of people.
Jan 26, 2021, 08:12 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on 72nd Republic Day, tweets ‘Jai Hind’
PM Modi on Tuesday greeted Indians all over the world on the occasion of India’s 72nd Republic Day. "Wishing all the people of India a Happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind!" Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet in Hindi. India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the Republic Day celebrations will be a quieter affair as there will be a shorter parade, no chief guest to grace the occasion and much less public participation in the event.
Jan 26, 2021, 07:22 AM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson greets India on Republic Day, says ‘working together to eliminate COVID-19’
Johnson was due to be in New Delhi as the chief guest at the annual parade to mark India's 71st Republic Day but had to call off the visit to focus on the domestic crisis unleashed by the emergence of a new, deadlier variant of coronavirus in the UK at the end of last year. In his video message to celebrate the birth of an ‘extraordinary Constitution’ that established India ‘as the biggest sovereign democracy in the world’, the UK PM reiterated his plan to visit India in the coming months.
Jan 26, 2021, 06:54 AM IST
India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day today amid COVID-19 restrictions, Rafale jets to participate in flypast for the first time
India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the Republic Day celebrations will be a quieter affair as there will be a shorter parade, no chief guest to grace the occasion and much less public participation in the event. Despite all restrictions and COVID-19 safety protocols, India will show its military might with Rafale fighter jets taking part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time.
Republic Day 2021: Paddler Mouma Das, six other sportspersons awarded Padma Shri
Mouma, who won the Arjuna Award in 2013, became only the second table tennis player after Achanta Sharath Kamal to win the Padma Shri. Sharath won the recognition in 2019. Sudha, who was awarded the Arjuna in 2012, is the second-most renowned athlete to bag the recognition. She is an Indian Olympic athlete in the 3000 metres steeplechase event.
Jan 26, 2021, 06:25 AM IST
DNA: What mistakes did the media make after independence?
When the country was on its way to becoming a republic after getting independence from the British, the role of media in India was very important. Because the media of that time never let the shortcomings of the country come out, but the media kept on hiding the shortcomings of the country.
Jan 25, 2021, 23:00 PM IST
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day 2021; check routes you should avoid
The general public has been advised to avoid the Ghazipur Border. People are also advised to avoid the route of Kisan tractor rally and are requested to plan their journey in advance and keep sufficient time in hand to avoid inconvenience.
Jan 25, 2021, 22:52 PM IST
DNA: What happened the day before the Indian Constitution came into force?
On 26 January, the citizens of India will be filled with the spirit of patriotism, but only after one day, your 'patriotic fever' will start to come down. After this, you will start battling with your daily troubles and cursing the administration of the country again. Have you ever wondered why this happens? If not, know in this segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary.
Jan 25, 2021, 22:48 PM IST
DNA: Indian politicians could never understand the nature of India
On 26 January, the citizens of India will be filled with the spirit of patriotism, but only after one day, your 'patriotic fever' will start to come down. After this, you will start battling with your daily troubles and cursing the administration of the country again. Have you ever wondered why this happens? If not, know in this segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary.
Jan 25, 2021, 22:40 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind addresses on the eve of Republic Day 2021
While congratulating the nation on the eve of India's 72nd Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind, in his address, acknowledged the hardships of farmers and the military, who are working towards contributing to food security and border security, and appreciated their contributions.
Jan 25, 2021, 20:04 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of Republic Day 2021, says Indian farmers, soldiers, scientists deserve special appreciation
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2021 and said that the Indian farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve a special appreciation. "Our farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve special appreciation and a grateful nation greets them on this auspicious occasion of the Republic Day," said President.
Jan 25, 2021, 19:22 PM IST
Republic Day 2021: Twitter comes with new emoji to reflect patriotism
On 72nd Republic Day, Twitter has come up with a new emoji which reflects the sentiments of national pride and unity. The emoji design depicts the IAF fly past in the Indian tri-colours which is part of Republic Day celebrations. President Ram Nath Kovind and IAF are supposed to tweet the new emoji.
Jan 25, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
Republic Day 2021: How this year's celebration will be different
Republic Day 2021 will be slightly different on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade will be shorter this year, instead of ending at the Red Fort, it will culminate at National Stadium. However, people will still be able to view the tableaux performance at Red Fort.
Jan 25, 2021, 13:38 PM IST
Republic Day 2021 parade rehearsals held across India - See pics
As India will usher in its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), Republic Day Parade rehearsals were organized in various parts of the country on Sunday. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no chief guest this year, making it the first Republic Day parade without a chief guest in 50 years.
Jan 24, 2021, 23:56 PM IST
