68th Republic Day

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Salute our bravehearts

It is with a sense of great pride that the medals for valour like the Ashok Chakra are given out on the day we celebrate India becoming a Republic.

28 Jan 2017 1:15 AM

A National Security Guard (NSG) commando on Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

‘Black cat’ commandos make lively Republic Day debut

The NSG was raised in 1984, following Operation Blue Star and the assassination of Indira Gandhi, for combating terrorist activities.

27 Jan 2017 6:22 AM

Indian Navy contingent marching past at the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India sparkles under overcast sky

Tejas, Akash Weapons System, marching squads, tableaux leave spectators spellbound.

27 Jan 2017 6:08 AM

BJP MP Vinay Katiyar and Priyanka Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Punish sexist remarks

Such comments strung together constitute an attack on human rights, which is also about women’s rights.

27 Jan 2017 4:43 AM

New system would integrate data from airlines, airports and air-traffic agencies and inform airlines about the time planes will be parked at the destination airport well before departure.

New mechanism to help decongest IGI air traffic

Unable to land due to congestion, flights are often forced to hover above airports, particularly at Delhi and Mumbai, resulting in delays.

27 Jan 2017 3:10 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal taking salute during Republic Day celebrations at Chatrasal Stadium in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Arvind Kejriwal warns against ‘Hitlerite’ forces

TV cameras caught a beaming Kejriwal as the Delhi tableaux rolled past the enclosure he was in.

27 Jan 2017 3:03 AM

Bravery award winner children during the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Loud cheers for braveheart kids

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Monday presented the National Bravery Awards to 25 children.

27 Jan 2017 2:28 AM