‘Game-changer’ Rafale fighter aircraft make grand debut in Republic Day flypast
The newly inducted Rafale fighter aircraft featured for the first time in Republic Day flypast as it carried out the 'Brahmastra' formation alone and was part of the 'Eklavya' formation with four other fighter jets. The fighter jet conducted Eklavya formation by flying at a height of around 300 meter along with two Jagaur and two MIG-29 aircraft. The five jets resembled a V shape with Rafale leading the pack.
Jan 26, 2021, 12:55 PM IST
Republic Day 2021: 38 Delhi policemen awarded police medal
Seventeen have been awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), three President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 18 Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day. DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav and his special cell team, including Inspectors Prabhat Kumar Pankaj, Pankaj Kumar; Sub-Inspectors Krishan Kumar, Neeraj Kumar Sharma; Head Constable Girdhar Singh Gurjer; and Constable Gurdeep Singh, were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry for bringing under control criminal ‘Kranti Gang’ in the Delhi NCR in 2018.
Jan 26, 2021, 12:25 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi wears special turban on Republic Day 2021, know who gifted this colouful ‘paghdi’ to him
PM Narendra Modi continued with his tradition of wearing colouful turbans on the occasion of country’s Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations. This year too, the PM sported a colourful 'paghdi' which is a gift to him from the royal family of Gujarat's Jamnagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was wearing ‘Halari pagh’ ( royal head turban ) gifted to him by Jamnagar Royal Family for today’s Republic Day event.
Jan 26, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
72nd Republic Day: Yogi Adityanath also hoisted the tricolor, gives important message
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also hoisted the tricolor, saying there should be no discrimination in the name of caste religion.
Jan 26, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Lathi-charge on protesting farmers, police uses tear gas after violence
Police on Tuesday used tear gas on groups of farmers when they tried to break past barricades and cemented barriers with tractors at Delhi's Mukarba Chowk. Groups of protesting farmers camping at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points of the national capital broke police barricades on Tuesday morning to force their way into the city, before the time allotted by the Delhi Police for their tractor parade.
Jan 26, 2021, 10:17 AM IST
Republic Day: From Virender Sehwag to Bajrang Punia, sportspersons extend their wishes
Batting maestero Sachin Tendulkar wished the citizens a happy Republic Day and wrote: "May the timeless principles on which our great nation stands be our ever guiding light." Meanwhile, Tendulkar's former teammate Virender Sehwag made a special request to the citizens and asked them not to throw the Indian flag after celebrating.
Jan 26, 2021, 10:13 AM IST
Republic Day 2021: Importance of the day, why it is celebrated and other interesting facts
This year we will be celebrating the 72nd Republic Day. Even though the festivities will be toned down this year owing to the pandemic, the parade will carry on with many new additions to the showcases and tableaux. Here, we bring to you why the country celebrates Republic Day on January 26 every year and the importance of the day.
Jan 26, 2021, 10:01 AM IST
Republic Day 2021: Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and others extend wishes
Interestingly, January 26 was selected as the Republic day because it was on this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress as opposed to the Dominion status offered by British Regime.
Jan 26, 2021, 09:40 AM IST
Farmers to hold tractor rally to protest against Centre's farm laws; tight security in Delhi
The Samkyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 41 unions leading protests against the Centre's farm laws, has said their tractor parade will not enter central Delhi and it will start only after the official Republic Day parade on Rajpath concludes. The unions said around two lakh tractors are expected to participate in their parade, which will move into the city from three border points--Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur (UP Gate).
Jan 26, 2021, 07:48 AM IST
Republic Day parade ends with Rafale fighter jets carrying out 'Vertical Charlie'
With COVID-19 protocols in place and the protesting farmers’ tractor march scheduled in the national capital, Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi will wear an altogether different look this year. While gravity-defying stunts by motorcycle-borne men will be missing, the spectator size too has been reduced to 25,000 from around 1.25 lakh last year. Stay tuned to live blog for latest updates.
Jan 26, 2021, 07:30 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on 72nd Republic Day, tweets ‘Jai Hind’
PM Modi on Tuesday greeted Indians all over the world on the occasion of India’s 72nd Republic Day. "Wishing all the people of India a Happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind!" Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet in Hindi. India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the Republic Day celebrations will be a quieter affair as there will be a shorter parade, no chief guest to grace the occasion and much less public participation in the event.
Jan 26, 2021, 07:22 AM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson greets India on Republic Day, says ‘working together to eliminate COVID-19’
Johnson was due to be in New Delhi as the chief guest at the annual parade to mark India's 71st Republic Day but had to call off the visit to focus on the domestic crisis unleashed by the emergence of a new, deadlier variant of coronavirus in the UK at the end of last year. In his video message to celebrate the birth of an ‘extraordinary Constitution’ that established India ‘as the biggest sovereign democracy in the world’, the UK PM reiterated his plan to visit India in the coming months.
Jan 26, 2021, 06:54 AM IST
India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day today amid COVID-19 restrictions, Rafale jets to participate in flypast for the first time
India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the Republic Day celebrations will be a quieter affair as there will be a shorter parade, no chief guest to grace the occasion and much less public participation in the event. Despite all restrictions and COVID-19 safety protocols, India will show its military might with Rafale fighter jets taking part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time.
DNA Exclusive: Was Jawaharlal Nehru a visionary leader? Check his follies, other facts
The Constitution of India has now turned 71 years old, but the question is often raised that after covering this long journey has it become practical? If not, what are the reasons for it? The DNA report will try to ascertain what mistakes our leaders committed and how did they fail to understand the psyche of the nation.
Jan 26, 2021, 02:06 AM IST
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day 2021; check routes you should avoid
The general public has been advised to avoid the Ghazipur Border. People are also advised to avoid the route of Kisan tractor rally and are requested to plan their journey in advance and keep sufficient time in hand to avoid inconvenience.
Jan 25, 2021, 22:52 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Farmers get divided on tractor rally?
In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. The topic of debate in this episode is: Farmers get divided on tractor rally?
Jan 25, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of Republic Day 2021, says Indian farmers, soldiers, scientists deserve special appreciation
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2021 and said that the Indian farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve a special appreciation. "Our farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve special appreciation and a grateful nation greets them on this auspicious occasion of the Republic Day," said President.
Jan 25, 2021, 19:22 PM IST
Republic Day 2021: Twitter comes with new emoji to reflect patriotism
On 72nd Republic Day, Twitter has come up with a new emoji which reflects the sentiments of national pride and unity. The emoji design depicts the IAF fly past in the Indian tri-colours which is part of Republic Day celebrations. President Ram Nath Kovind and IAF are supposed to tweet the new emoji.
Jan 25, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired; Jan 25, 2021
Badhir News is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.
Jan 25, 2021, 16:36 PM IST
DRDO to showcase LCA Navy and Anti Tank Guided Missiles at Republic Day Parade 2021; check details
The Ministry of Defence on Sunday announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation will showcase Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Navy and Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) at the upcoming Republic Day Parade 2021. DRDO showcases the advanced defence technology products for tri-services at Rajpath on Republic Day every year.
Jan 24, 2021, 22:25 PM IST
