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Illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament in New Delhi on the occasion of 68th Republic Day on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

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 IST

Chasen Lowang, widow of Havildar Hangpan Dada of the Assam Regiment.

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 IST

Burj Khalifa lit up in tricolour. (Photo: File)

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...

26 Jan 2017 5:32 PM IST

IAF helicopters fly over the Rajpath during the the 68th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

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 IST

India celebrated its 68th Republic Day on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

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 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again broke the protocol on Wednesday by walking down Rajpath to greet citizens. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Modi breaks protocol again, walks down Rajpath to greet citizens on...

It was last year, on the occasion of Republic Day, when he first broke the protocol.

26 Jan 2017 3:34 PM IST

NSG commandoes during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI/File)

'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...

26 Jan 2017 2:59 PM IST

Delhi tableau back in R-Day parade after 3 years

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 IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

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 IST

Chief Minister of West Bengal state Mamata Banerjee greets people as she arrives to attend Republic Day ceremonial parade in Kolkata. (Photo: AP)

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 IST

Six low intensity blasts were reported in Assam and Manipur on the Republic Day on Thursday. (Photo: PTI/File)

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 IST

The Republic Day Parade had something for everybody. (Photo: PTI)

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 IST