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  Republic Day 2022: Several firsts to be displayed in a grand parade at Rajpath

  India | January 25, 2022 22:33 IST

  It has been decided that the Republic Day celebrations will now be week-long from January 23-30 every year. The celebrations will commence on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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  Horoscope Today, Jan 26: Health of Taurus will improve, know astro of zodiac signs on Republic Day

  Astrology | January 26, 2022 6:50 IST

  Horoscope Today, Jan 26: Today is Navami Tithi and Magha Krishna Paksha. Swati Nakshatra will remain till 10.07 am after which Vishakha Nakshatra will take place. Today 73rd Republic Day is being celebrated with great pomp and show in India. Therefore it becomes crucial to know your astrological prediction from Acharya Indu Prakash who also lists out measures to make it even better.

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  Khalistani terrorists can strike Delhi on Republic Day: Security agencies warn Delhi Police

  India | January 25, 2022 17:02 IST

  The Delhi Police has reportedly got a few calls in this connection and they are taking the input seriously. Recently a case of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act was lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Jaswinder Singh Multani, a German-based Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) member.

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  Happy 73rd Republic Day 2022: Wishes, greetings, msgs, SMS, quotes, HD images, Facebook and WhatsApp

  Books & Culture | January 25, 2022 22:46 IST

  Happy 73rd Republic Day 2022: Republic Day or Gantantra Divas is a day of pride for all us Indians and therefore it becomes important to wish your near and dear ones on social media. This is the reason why we've brought forth the wishes, quotes, greetings, HD images, WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook messages which you can send your family and friends on this patriotic day.

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  Republic Day: Delhi Metro launches special train to commemorate 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'

  India | January 25, 2022 14:15 IST

  As part of the ongoing #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence’ (AKAM), a specially decorated Metro train was launched in the presence of Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, and other senior officials at Yamuna Bank Metro Station.

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  Happy Republic Day 2022: History, Significance and story behind celebrating this day

  Books & Culture | January 26, 2022 8:06 IST

  India attained its independence on 15 August 1947 though the nation did not have a permanent constitution, instead, the country was functional on the laws that were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935. On 29 August 1947, a resolution was moved for the appointment of the Drafting Committee for the development of a permanent constitution with Dr B R Ambedkar as chairman.

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  Republic Day 2022: Revolutionary quotes by freedom fighters that should never be forgotten

  Books & Culture | January 24, 2022 17:11 IST

  On Republic Day 2022, let's recall the revolutionary and powerful thoughts of our freedom fighters that encouraged the people to dream of a free India. Here are some inspirational quotes Bhagat Singh, Lal Bahadur Shastri and others that continue to ignite the fire of patriotism within us.

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  Republic Day celebrations to be hosted at re-development Rajpath | Details

  India | January 23, 2022 23:13 IST

  The work on the re-development of Rajpath was going on under the Central Vista Project due to which this year, the ceremonial boulevard will look more beautiful than before.

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  R-Day parade: Army marching contingents to display evolution of uniforms, rifles

  India | January 23, 2022 20:08 IST

  Three marching contingents of the Indian Army will wear uniforms and carry rifles from previous decades, while one contingent will wear the new combat uniform and carry the latest Tavor rifles at Republic Day Parade-2022 (RDP-2022) as a part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrating the 75th year of India's independence.

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  PM Narendra Modi to interact with 'Bal Puraskar' awardees on January 24

  India | January 23, 2022 14:31 IST

  Govt of India has been conferring PMRBP awards as the recognition to children residing in India, above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years for their exceptional achievement in six categories, namely Innovation, Social Service, Scholastic, Sports, Art and Culture, and Bravery.

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  Republic Day 2022: Full-dress rehearsals held at Rajpath; traffic advisory issued

  India | January 23, 2022 12:28 IST

  This was the first time India began Republic Day celebrations from January 23 instead of January 24, to include the birth anniversary of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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  Netaji's statue at India gate: Nice gesture, says daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff

  India | January 21, 2022 21:02 IST

  Netaji's grandnephews Sugata Bose and Chandra Kumar Bose too appreciated the announcement made by PM Modi.

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  Amar Jawan Jyoti, burning at India Gate since 1971, to be merged with National War Memorial flame

  India | January 20, 2022 21:00 IST

  The ceremony would be presided over by the Integrated Defence Staff chief Air Marshal Balabadhra Radha Krishna who would merge the two flames, officials said.  

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  R-Day: Restrictions imposed on charter flights, non-scheduled commercial flights from Delhi

  India | January 19, 2022 20:21 IST

  On Republic Day itself, non-scheduled flights and charter flights will not be allowed to land or take off from the Delhi airport between 7 am-1 pm and between 2 pm-6.30 pm, it mentioned.

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  No foreign head of state or government as chief guest on Republic Day this year: Sources

  India | January 19, 2022 15:12 IST

  Amid the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and the cases rising, this would be the second year in a row when there would be no foreign leader as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations.

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  Watch | Navy contingent grooves to tunes of parade music during Republic Day rehearsals

  India | January 20, 2022 10:57 IST

  Some senior officials of the defence ministry said that the number of people that would be allowed to attend the Republic Day parade this year would be curtailed by 70-80 per cent to approximately 5,000-8,000 due to the ongoing wave of COVID-19.

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  West Bengal to use Netaji tableau in state Republic Day parade

  India | January 20, 2022 10:57 IST

  The state's programme will be a curtailed one of 30 minutes duration because of the Covid-19 pandemic situation. According to senior officials of the state home department, Netaji is going to be the central theme in the state's Republic Day function. Tableaux of Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Airforce and Kolkata Police will also be showcased at the Red Road function, which will be graced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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  R-Day 2022: Multi-layer security cover, facial recognition systems in place; 300 cameras installed

  India | January 18, 2022 7:10 IST

  Delhi DCP said he has briefed the police personnel about the necessary precautions that need to be followed and has tightened the security arrangements in New Delhi.

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  After Mamata, Tamil Nadu CM writes to PM Modi as Republic Day tableau row intensifies

  India | January 20, 2022 10:47 IST

  While some leaders from the non-BJP ruled states including Kerala alleged that it was an "insult" by the Centre, sources at the Union government rejected the charge and decried the "wrong precedent" by chief ministers to portray the outcome of an objective process carried by an expert committee as a ''flashpoint'' between the Centre and the states.

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  Republic Day 2022 traffic restrictions in Delhi: Check timings, details here

  India | January 20, 2022 10:48 IST

  The Traffic Police said that restrictions will be imposed at Rajpath-Rafi Marg, Rajpath-Janpath, Rajpath-Mansingh Rd and Rajpath-C-Hexagon. The timings of the restrictions are between 9 am to 12 pm, they said.