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Blasts in Assam and Manipur, but none hurt
The blast at Angera in Charaideo was reported to be the most powerful. It created a deep crater.
27 Jan 2017 5:05 AM
India, UAE: Envision a future together
India is a country that is diverse and has been welcoming of pluralism historically.
27 Jan 2017 4:29 AM
Delhi tableau is back after three years, focus on schools
Manish Sisodia, who attended the 68th R-Day programme at Rajpath, also tweeted a selfie with the city’s tableau.
27 Jan 2017 1:58 AM
Delhiites celebrate on Rajpath, rain no dampener
The streets of Delhi was abuzz with faces painted in tricolour and heading towards Rajpath.
27 Jan 2017 1:46 AM
Modi walks down the road, breaks protocol once again
Modi walked to greet the cheering crowd waving at him. He walked down the Rajpath.
27 Jan 2017 1:45 AM
R-Day: Buildings illumination add to grandeur in poor weather
LED lights have been used for illumination on these landmarks, and Lutyens' Delhi has been decked up like a bride.
26 Jan 2017 9:00 PM
Want my kids to join Army: widow of Ashok Chakra awardee
Havildar Hangpan Dada had laid down his life after killing four terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on May 26 last year
26 Jan 2017 7:32 PM
From Dubai to Singapore, Indians celebrate Republic Day with fervour
In Shanghai, Consul General Prakash Gupta hoisted the tricolour in the presence of Indian expats and families at the the Indian Consulate.
26 Jan 2017 5:32 PM
R-Day air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
During parade hours, real-time volume of PM 2.5 and PM 10 shot up to 199 and 237 micrograms per cubic metres.
26 Jan 2017 4:45 PM
22 interesting #ThisDayThatYear facts about Republic Day
The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.
26 Jan 2017 3:36 PM
Modi breaks protocol again, walks down Rajpath to greet citizens on R-Day
It was last year, on the occasion of Republic Day, when he first broke the protocol.
26 Jan 2017 3:34 PM
Delhi tableau back in R-Day parade after 3 years
The parade saw participation of 23 tableaux, the same as last year, of which 17 were from states and Union Territories.
26 Jan 2017 3:00 PM
'Black cats' of NSG debut at Republic Day parade
A contingent of 140 personnel in black overalls, balaclava headgear, carrying special assault rifle MP-5 added dashing sheen to the parade.
26 Jan 2017 2:59 PM
Save democracy from Hitlerite forces: Kejriwal's Republic Day message
He also took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Padma Vibhushan being awarded to NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
26 Jan 2017 1:46 PM
68th Republic Day celebrated with enthusiasm in West Bengal
The main celebration was held at Red Road where thousands of people gathered to watch the Republic Day parade.
26 Jan 2017 1:45 PM
7 low intensity blasts in Assam, Manipur on Republic Day
There was, however, no report of any casualty or damage to property in the blasts.
26 Jan 2017 1:15 PM
Fighter jets to dainty dancers, R-Day parade enthrals all
A major highlight of the parade was 149-member marching contingent from UAE who were the first to march.
26 Jan 2017 12:43 PM
Hangpan Dada's widow receives his Ashok Chakra on R-Day
Havildar Hangpan Dada killed four intruding terrorists before laying down his life at the height of 13,000 feet in the icy Himalayan range.
26 Jan 2017 11:33 AM
Fight forces seeking to undermine constitutional values: Sonia
Extending greetings on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day, Gandhi said India's intrinsic strength lies in its constitutional values.
26 Jan 2017 11:23 AM
68th Republic Day: India displays military might, vibrant culture at Rajpath
The army showcased its Tank T-90 and Infantry Combat Vehicle and Bramhos Missile, one of its treasured armour.
26 Jan 2017 9:36 AM
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