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DNA: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose will be 28 feet tall at India Gate

The statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose will be installed in this canopy, located about 300 meters away from India Gate, which will be 28 feet long and 6 feet wide. Until this statue is built, his hologram statue will be present at this place, which will be unveiled by Prime Minister Modi on January 23, the birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

Jan 22, 2022, 03:26 AM IST

Nice gesture: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's daughter on statue announcement. Know more

Welcoming the decision as "better late than never", Bose-Pfaff said the announcement took her by surprise.

Jan 21, 2022, 17:24 PM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with eternal flame at National War Memorial

The Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which India won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.

Jan 21, 2022, 16:12 PM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti to merge with National War Memorial flame: Govt

The central government says that it is not extinguishing the Amar Jawan Jyoti, but it is being merged into the flames of the National War Memorial built at a distance.

Jan 21, 2022, 15:38 PM IST

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s grand statue to be installed at India Gate: PM Narendra Modi

"At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will be installed at India Gate," PM Modi said. 

Jan 21, 2022, 13:12 PM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be merged with eternal flame at National War Memorial today

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

Jan 21, 2022, 06:55 AM IST

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be extinguished, merge with War Memorial flame. Know more here

Amar Jawan Jyoti at India gate will be extinguished for the first time in 50 years and will be merged with the flame at the National War Memorial on Friday as a part of Republic Day celebrations.

Jan 20, 2022, 22:30 PM IST

Swarnim Vijay Parv: Victory over Pakistan in 1971

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates the Swarnim Vijay festival at India Gate on the occasion of India's historic victory in the 1971 war with Pakistan and 50 years of India-Bangladesh friendship.

Dec 13, 2021, 13:20 PM IST

Program on completion of 50 years of 1971 war

In the inaugural ceremony of Swarnim Vijay Parv, Rajnath Singh said, "On this day, I bow to the bravery, valor, and sacrifice of every soldier of the Indian Army, due to which India won the 1971 war.

Dec 12, 2021, 13:48 PM IST

Pakistan-sponsored terrorism will be eliminated from the root: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during 'Swarnim Vijay Parv' celebrations

`Swarnim Vijay Parv` is being celebrated at India Gate, New Delhi from December 12 till December 13, 2021, to commemorate 50 years of India`s historic victory in the 1971 war and the Indo-Bangladesh friendship. 

Dec 12, 2021, 11:31 AM IST

CPWD prohibits photography, video recording at Central Vista construction site

Sign boards have come up at the redevelopment site of the Central Vista Avenue, which read: 'No photography', 'No video recording' Amid criticism over the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.

May 12, 2021, 22:46 PM IST

Foundation of India Gate, memorial of Indian soldiers, founded by Duke of Connaught

The sandstone arch has often been compared to Paris' Arc de Triomphe. Standing forty-two metres high, Memorial Arch was built to honour the brave men who died in WWI and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The monument bears the name of over 13,516 soldiers among the 80,000 who died in those wars.

 

Feb 11, 2021, 14:19 PM IST

Tractor Rally: Clash between farmers and police near ITO in Delhi

Farmers in Delhi broke promises, clashed with police in trying to move towards India Gate.

Jan 26, 2021, 14:18 PM IST

ITBP's crack K9 commandos, Belgian Malinois dogs to secure Rajpath on Republic Day

ITBP's crack K9 commandos, including Belgian Malinois dogs, will secure Rajpath on Republic Day. These dogs are trained for all-region and weather conditions. Some of them, who were deployed in tough weather conditions, will be brought to Delhi for the Republic Day Parade. "These dogs are extremely people-friendly. They are trained on how to behave with the public and how to react in case of any suspicious activity. They are at India Gate and Rajpath now," the ITBP said.

Jan 20, 2021, 10:58 AM IST

New year's eve: No buses allowed in Connaught Place after 7 pm

Delhi Transport Department has informed that in the wake of New Year`s eve, buses won`t be allowed in the Connaught Place area after 7 pm.

Dec 31, 2020, 15:34 PM IST

Agriculture Minister arrived to meet Home Minister Amit Shah

There can be discussion about the farmer protest

Dec 14, 2020, 13:20 PM IST

Day of pride for 130 crore Indians: PM Narendra Modi after laying foundation stone of new Parliament building

The new building will have an area of 64,500 square metres. It will also have a grand Constitution Hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.

Dec 10, 2020, 14:39 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of new Parliament building near India Gate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (December 10, 2020) laid the foundation stone of new Parliament building in the national capital. He will also perform the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for the new Parliament House building.

Dec 10, 2020, 13:17 PM IST

Punjab Youth Congress chief, 3 IYC workers arrested in tractor-burning incident near India Gate

A total of 10 people, including six on September 28 (Monday), have been arrested in this connection.

Sep 30, 2020, 01:34 AM IST

Tractor set on fire at Delhi's India Gate during protest against farm bills: This is how the entire incident was planned

The police also seized an Innova car and the truck in which the tractor was brought.

Sep 28, 2020, 20:32 PM IST