Republic Day Celebrations

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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. (PTI photo)

Vice President Naidu tests positive for Covid

It seems unlikely that he will participate in Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday

23 Jan 2022 5:56 PM

Indian Coast Guard during rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day parade, on a cold winter morning in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

Heavy security in Delhi-NCR as R-Day near, amidst terror fears

The government has this time put a cap on the number of people who can attend the Republic Day parade physically

19 Jan 2022 9:19 AM

A security personnel checks an identity card of a youngster near the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day function in Srinagar, Monday, January 25, 2021. Security has been beefed up across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of R-Day (PTI/S. Irfan)

Internet services on mobile devices suspended in Kashmir

Suspension of mobile phone and Internet services on Republic Day and Independence Day has been part of the security drill in the valley

26 Jan 2021 11:24 AM

President’s Police Medals for distinguished service will be awarded to 74 personnel while 632 personnel will receive the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. (Photo: Pixabay)President’s Police Medals for distinguished service will be awarded to 74 personnel while 632 personnel will receive the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gallantry awarded this Republic day

President Ram Nath Kovind handed over the awards to the men and women from various state and central police force and organisations.

25 Jan 2019 8:37 PM

India and South Africa are making efforts to develop bilateral relations in order to boost trade and investment relations. Recently, PM Modi met Ramaphosa on sidelines of BRICS summit. (Photo: Twitter | @PresidencyZA)

South African President likely to be Chief Guest at Republic Day parade

Earlier PM Modi had extended invitation to US President Donald Trump, but the latter expressed his inability citing 'scheduling conflicts'.

15 Nov 2018 11:33 AM

Trump declined India's invitation to be the chief guest at the parade, citing pressing engagements, including his State of The Union (SOTU) address, around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day. (Photo: File | AP)

After Trump declines R-Day invite, India looks at other options: Sources

Sources said the government has in mind leaders from three countries including a head of state from a leading African nation.

30 Oct 2018 9:08 AM

If Trump accepts the invitation, it is expected to give a major boost to ties between the two strategic partners in key areas of defence, security and trade. (Photo: File/AP)

India invites Donald Trump to be chief guest for 2019 Republic Day

The US side is yet to respond to the invitation but initial indication has been positive, it is learnt.

13 Jul 2018 9:28 PM

Indian Army's T-90 tanks on display at Rajpath during the 69th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

From East to West, North to South, India celebrates 69th Republic Day

Governors unfurled the tricolour in their respective states and outlined its achievements.

26 Jan 2018 6:21 PM

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