Republic Day 2024

Unfurling of tricolour and 21-gun salute, India celebrates 71st Republic Day

Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro is the chief guest this year who along with the Prime Minister will watch a stunning display of India's rich diversity. Twenty-two tableaux will roll down the Rajpath. While 16 of them are from States and Union Territories, remaining six are from various ministries.

Wishing everyone a happy Republic Day, PM Modi extends R-Day greetings to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of India's 71st Republic Day. Taking it to Twitter, PM Modi said wishing everyone a happy Republic Day, Jai hind!

Republic Day 2020: Delhi under multi-layered security for 71st R-Day celebrations

Republic Day 2020: With the 71st Republic Day celebrations set to begin here shortly, the entire national capital has been put under a multi-layered, ground-to-air security cover with thousands of armed personnel keeping a tight vigil over it, including the celebration venue Rajpath.

Google Doodle marks 71st Republic Day 2020, showcases India's rich cultural heritage

From its world-famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal and India Gate, to the wide array of fauna such as its national bird (the Indian peafowl), to classical arts, textiles, and dances, the doodle, designed by Singapore-based artist Meroo Seth, brings together the rich cultural heritage of the country.

Delhi Traffic Advisory for Republic Day: Routes to avoid and take today

Delhi Traffic Advisory for Republic Day: In order to facilitate the smooth passage of the Parade, movement of traffic on certain roads leading of the Parade will be restricted as under-

Arun Jaitley, a sorely-missed warrior of the BJP

A master tactician, the late Arun Jaitley was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibushan on Saturday. Accepted as an intellect across the political spectrum, the BJP may be sorely missing the services of Arun Jaitley

Anti-CAA protests planned in 30 US cities on Republic Day

The Indian consulates in the cities of Houston, New York, Chicago, Washington, Atlanta and San Francisco are expected to witness demonstrations against CAA on Republic Day. Anti-CAA protests are also scheduled to take place in major European cities

R-Day celebrations: Multi-layered security cover in Delhi; special anti-drone alert to be in place

A multi-layered security arrangement will be in place on January 26 when India celebrates its 71st Republic Day. Security checks are being conducted in hotels, markets, malls and other public places across the national capital. 

This Republic Day, app to hail India's musical diversity

Music lovers are in for a treat this Republic Day as unique multi-artiste reimaginations of Indias national song and national anthem are set to feature in a music streaming app.

Ahead of Republic Day, security beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir

Amid intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists across the border, a multi-layered security apparatus has been put in place to ensure peaceful Republic Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

PM Modi's younger brother as part of Gujarat tableau team for Republic Day celebration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's younger brother, Pankaj Modi, is among the Republic Day tableau team from Gujarat which is in Delhi currently, officials said on Wednesday. 

PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' on January 26, but at a different time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold first 'Mann Ki Baat' of the year on January 26 when India celebrates its Republic Day. However, the timing for the day has been changed due to the Republic Day function in the morning. Sources in the government told PTI that the radio show would take place at 6.00 PM instead of the usual 11.00 AM.

Republic Day 2020 parade: Rajasthani legacy returns after 4 years

No entry for commercial vehicles to Delhi from Noida over R-Day rehearsal

Entry of commercial vehicles to Delhi from Noida will be barred from 11 pm on Wednesday till the end of Republic Day rehearsal on Thursday, officials said. Similar restrictions would be in place again from 11 pm on January 25 and 26, the Noida Traffic Police said.  

National Bravery Awards 2020: From two J&K youth to Kerala boy who died saving lives to be honoured

Two youths from Jammu & Kashmir, and a Karnataka boy who guided an ambulance during floods in the state, are among those chosen for the ICCW National Bravery Awards this year.

Meet Akash Khillare: India's braveheart who saved drowning mother-daughter

Teenager Akash Khillare from Maharashtra's Aurangabad was dissuaded from learning swimming by his grandfather but he picked up the skill on the sly, and that helped him save a mother and her toddler from drowning, a feat for which he will be getting a bravery award at the hands of PM Modi on Republic Day.

Traffic snarls in Delhi due to Republic Day parade rehearsals

Commuters had a harrowing time on Friday due to traffic snarls in the national capital. Traffic was affected in Lutyens' Delhi due to Republic Day Parade rehearsals. The situation is likely to remain the same from 8 AM to 12 noon till January 26.

Major R-Day attack averted: Srinagar Police bust Jaish module, arrest 5 terrorists

The Srinagar Police on Thursday busted a terror module of the Jaish-e-Mohammad, averting a major attack on January 26. The five terrorists were planning an attack on January 26 when India celebrates its Republic Day. The arrested terrorists had worked out two grenade attacks in Hazratbal earlier.

Capt Tania Shergill to become first woman parade adjutant for Republic Day parade

Captain Tania Shergill, an officer with Army's Corps of Signals, will be the first woman parade adjutant for the Republic Day parade, sources said on Monday. A parade adjutant is responsible for the parade.