Republic Day: News
Nagpur: 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.
Raising '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.
'Kaabil' director Sanjay Gupta faces racism, shares incident on Twitter
Kaabil director Sanjay Gupta recently took to Twitter to reveal a disturbing incident.
On 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.
Moments 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.
Caught-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.
R-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.
Jharkhand 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.
Welfare 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.
R-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.
Snipers, 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.
Pranab 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).
Delhi: 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.
#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.
Buy 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.
Mizoram 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.
PM 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.
Flipkart, 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.
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.
'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.
It'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.
Win 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.
#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.
US 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".
Trump 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.
Trump 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.
Railways 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.
This 14-year-old Bhopal boy is gifting freedom to poor prisoners
At just 14, this Bhopal boy is rich.
'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.
India 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.
Hrithik 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.
Rajinikanth-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.
French 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.
Here'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.
Delhi: 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.
UP 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.
After 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.
'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.
Family 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.