Republic day
- Andhra Pradesh
Police foil attempt to hoist Tricolour at Jinnah Tower in Guntur
Guntur: Tension prevailed at Jinnah Tower here in Andhra Pradesh as some members of a right-wing group tried to hoist the National Flag at the landmark named after Pakistan’s founding father Muhammad…
- India
Sheikh Hasina writes to PM Modi, says Bangladesh keen to work with India
Dhaka: Bangladesh is keen to work with India towards realising the shared vision of building a peaceful and prosperous region, Prime Minister said on Wednesday as she extended greetings to her Indian…
- India
Virat, elite horse of president’s guard, retires
New Delhi: Virat, the President’s Bodyguard Commandant’s black horse, retired from his years-long service after the 73rd Republic Day parade on Wednesday. Virat was the mount of President’s Bodyguard Commandant Colonel Anup…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh map set to change with 13 new districts
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh celebrated 73rd Republic Day with the announcement to create 13 new districts. The new districts will come into being from Ugadi, the Telugu New Year. A notification to double…
- Hyderabad
Telangana is making rapid strides in different areas: Governor
Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday said the youngest State of Telangana is making rapid strides in different areas. Delivering the Republic Day speech at Raj Bhavan here after hoisting the…
- Photos
In pics: Republic Day celebrations in India
New Delhi: Camel mounted BSF contingent march past the Rajpath, during the Republic Day Parade 2022 in New Delhi, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar…
- Telangana
Telangana: CM KCR pays tributes to freedom fighters on Republic day
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao paid tributes to freedom fighters at the Amar Jawan Jyoti Stupam, Parade grounds on the occasion of India’s 73rd Republic day. He skipped the low-key…
- India
PM Modi greets the nation on 73rd Republic Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day. “Wishing you all a happy Republic Day.…
- India
Cong leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to be conferred with Padma Bhushan on Republic Day
New Delhi: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad will be conferred with Padma Bhushan on the 73rd Republic Day. The Congress leader was elected to Rajya Sabha for five terms and twice to…
- Photos
Photos: Five injured in Srinagar grenade attack ahead of R-Day
Srinagar: A day before 26 January, suspected militants lobbed a grenade on a police vehicle at Hari Singh High Street in Lal Chowk Srinagar, on Tuesday evening, leaving several persons injured and…
- Bollywood
73rd Republic Day: Bollywood films that will inspire the patriot in you
New Delhi: As India would be celebrating its 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has once again altered the celebration a bit, but that can’t affect the spirit of…
- Bangalore
Don’t participate in ‘Surya Namaskar’ on R-Day: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind
Bengaluru: The Karnataka unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) has asked Muslim students and parents not to participate in “Surya Namaskar” on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day as the ritual is…
- Photos
In Pics: Republic Day preparations
Mumbai: Mantralaya building, illuminated with tricolour lights ahead of the Republic Day, in Mumbai, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (PTI Photo) Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus building, illuminated with tricolour lights ahead of…
- Opinions
It’s time Centre, states come together on selection of R-Day tableaux
Kalyani Shankar Petty politics ought not to ruin the solemn atmosphere in celebrating Republic Day or Independence Day. Unfortunately, more avoidable controversies arise between the ruling party and the opposition. For instance,…