Republic Day

Video: Marchers rehearse for Republic Day parade

Marchers rehearsed for Republic Day parade 2021 at Rajpath. Watch this video to know more.

Jan 24, 2021, 21:38 PM IST

Republic Day Parade is tribute to India's great socio-cultural heritage: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted in an 'At Home' event with the tribal guests, NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers and Tableaux Artists who would be a part of the upcoming Republic Day parade. PM Modi said, "Republic Day Parade is a tribute to India's great socio-cultural heritage and to the Constitution that gives life to the world’s biggest democracy."

Jan 24, 2021, 18:40 PM IST

Republic Day 2021: From no chief guest this year to parade timings and venue, here are all the details

Every year, Republic Day is celebrated on January 26  in India to commemorate the day when our Constitution came into effect back in 1950. The R-Day parade is a lively event with more than 100,000 people attending it but this year, the celebrations will be toned down due to the COVID pandemic. Here is how Republic Day will be celebrated in the midst of a pandemic.

Jan 24, 2021, 08:13 AM IST

Republic Day 2021 parade full dress rehearsal held in Delhi - In pics

The Full Dress Rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade was conducted on January 23. The parade rehearsal started at 9.50 am on Saturday from Vijay Chowk and proceeded to the National Stadium. 

Jan 23, 2021, 12:35 PM IST

Republic Day Parade: Traffic Police issues advisory, check details on route diversion in Delhi-Noida today

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory on the arrangements and restrictions which will be in place for smooth conduct of Full Dress Rehearsal on January 23 for the Republic Day Parade. The parade rehearsal will start at 9.50 AM on Saturday from Vijay Chowk and will proceed to the National Stadium.

 

Jan 23, 2021, 11:35 AM IST

Farmer unions denied permission to hold tractor rally on Delhi's outer ring road

Another meeting is expected to be held on Friday to find a way for the proposed tractor rally by farmers on Republic Day. The Delhi Police suggested that the farmers take out tractor parades on the KMP (Kundli-Manesar-Palwal) and KGP (Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal) highway outside Delhi, but the farmers rejected this proposal. Farmers have been protesting on the different borders of the national capital since November 26, 2020.

Jan 21, 2021, 16:06 PM IST

Names of 20 Galwan Martyrs to be inscribed on national war memorial

The names of 20 Indian Army personnel, who were killed while valiantly fighting Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June last year, were inscribed on the National War Memorial ahead of the Republic Day. The Indian Army has already built a memorial for the 'Gallants of Galwan' at Post 120 in eastern Ladakh. Some of these soldiers are also likely to be honoured with gallantry awards on the Republic Day.

Jan 20, 2021, 21:51 PM IST

Farmers have announced to take out Tractor March on 26 January in Delhi

Farmers have announced to take out Tractor March on 26 January in the country's capital Delhi to pressurize the government over Farm laws. Keeping in view with the security on Republic Day, the Delhi Police does not want the farmers to take a march, this is also going to be held with the Delhi Police. Also, a hearing is to be held in the Supreme Court today on the same issue.

Jan 20, 2021, 09:18 AM IST

Republic Day 2021: With Bangladesh in focus, IAF's Vintage Dakota to do fly past at parade

This year, a 122-member strong contingent from Bangladesh's Armed forces will be part of the Republic Day.

Jan 19, 2021, 10:24 AM IST

Two newly inducted Rafale fighters to be part of Republic Day flypast for first time

2021 Republic Day: It is for the first time that the Rafale fighter jets will be part of the event. They will be part of two different formations and the name of the mixed formation in which the first Rafale will take part is Eklavya. An Indian Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Indranil Nandi PRO said, "There will be a mixed formation. Single rafale, flanked by two Jaguar and two MiG 29. And single Rafale will carry out vertical Charlie." 

 

 

Jan 18, 2021, 20:54 PM IST

Watch: Preparations for Republic Day parade 2021

In this video, watch preparations for Republic Day parade 2021.

Jan 18, 2021, 16:20 PM IST

Agri laws protests: SC hearing on Monday; farmer leader says 'prepared for sit-in till May 2024'

The Centre has urged the agitating farmers to discuss alternatives to scrapping the legislation at the next meeting scheduled for January 19.

Jan 18, 2021, 00:33 AM IST

Ready for alternative to agri laws repeal demand, says Centre to protesting farmers; agitators determined on Republic Day tractor march in Delhi

The Centre has yet again urged the protesting farmer leaders to give up their "stubborn" stand on the agri laws.

Jan 17, 2021, 21:06 PM IST

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal; check details

The traffic advisory has been issued about arrangements and restrictions in place to facilitate the smooth conduct of rehearsals of Republic Day Parade.

Jan 16, 2021, 23:33 PM IST

No foreign guest at 2021 Republic Day event announces MEA; first time in 55 years

The presence of a foreign guest at the Republic Day parade on January 26 has been one of the highlights of the annual event celebrating the country's diversity.

Jan 14, 2021, 19:29 PM IST

Republic Day 2021: No shoulder to shoulder march-past by NSG commandos this year

NSG commandos will be marching with a distance of more than 1.5 metres from each other. Earlier, they used to march down Rajpath from shoulder to shoulder. The distance will be visible from a distance as NSG commandos will be following the COVID-19 protocols.

Jan 14, 2021, 14:33 PM IST

DNA: 'Khalistanis' dare to write a letter to Chief Justice of India

The entry of 'Khalistanis' in the farmers’ movement has been confirmed again and now the same 'Sikhs for Justice' has dared to write a letter to the Chief Justice of the country.

Jan 13, 2021, 22:58 PM IST

Sources: 'Heroes of Galwan' to be honoured in the Republic day ceremony 2021

Sources claimed that Colonel B. Santosh Babu and some other Indian Army personnel, who were martyred while bravely fighting Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley of eastern Ladakh in June last year, are expected to be awarded gallantry awards on Republic Day.

Jan 12, 2021, 09:54 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Congress has problems with Republic Day too?

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke in which we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss- Congress has problems with Republic Day too?

Jan 06, 2021, 20:10 PM IST