New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday described US President Donald Trump declining India’s invitation to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebration as a diplomatic faux pas saying that it was an avoidable embarrassment for the country. “What is important to remember that as and when the Government[Read More…]
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India displays military might, cultural prowess before 10 Asean chief guests
New Delhi: India on Friday celebrated its 69th Republic Day as the Rajpath, the capital’s main promenade, came alive with march pasts and colourful tableaux to showcase the country’s military might, cultural legacy and its initiatives, with 10 Asean leaders as chief guests watching the proceedings. The parade ceremony commenced with[Read More…]
Akshay Kumar’s ‘Padman’ to release on Republic Day
Mumbai: National Award winning actor Akshay Kumar‘s “Padman”, an upcoming Hindi film that focuses on menstruation and women’s health, will release on the Republic Day next year. Akshay took to Twitter on Sunday to announce the release date. Alongside the film’s poster, Akshay wrote: “Not all superheroes come with capes! Bringing[Read More…]
NCC cadets can play great role in shaping up country’s future: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that NCC cadets can act as catalysts to bring change in their families and at large in the society. Speaking at a NCC rally in the national capital, PM said “I was not as good as you people, hence I was never selected[Read More…]
India, UAE bat for adopting policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism
India and the UAE have condemned efforts by states to use religion to sponsor and sustain terrorism against other countries, and resolved to cooperate in countering terrorism by adopting a policy of zero tolerance towards the menace. An India-UAE joint statement on Thursday, said the two sides agreed to coordinate[Read More…]
Fight forces seeking to undermine constitutional values, says Sonia Gandhi
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said the intrinsic strength of Indian Republic lies in our constitutional values and asked the people to fight forces which seek to undermine them. Extending greetings on the occassion of the 68th Republic Day, Gandhi said that the Indian Republic’s intrinsic strength lies in[Read More…]
Republic Day 2017: UAE soldiers lead march at Parade on Rajpath
Republic Day: A total of 777 personnel named for police medals
With a total of 777 personnel winning the medal this year, Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel will get a maximum of 32 Police Medals for bravery as announced on Tuesday. According to the home ministry, 100 personnel have been named for Police Medal for Gallantry, 80 for President’s Police Medal[Read More…]
Terror threat ahead of Republic Day; terrorists may dress like Afghans
Just a couple of days ahead of the Republic Day, there are reports that terrorists are planning to attack the country. As per the intelligence inputs, the terrorists are planning to hit on Thursday and most probably will be dressed as an Afghani. They have also accessed passports using false[Read More…]
Surgical strike heroes will not be marching in the Republic Day parade on Rajpath
The heroes of surgical strike in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in 2016 will not marching in the Republic Day Parade on the Rajpath this year. Chief of Staff Delhi Area Major General Rajesh Sahai has made it clear that the Para Commandos, who crossed the Line of Control in the aftermath of[Read More…]
Intelligence Bureau says ISIS may target Delhi courts around Republic day
The Islamic State may be planning an attack on Delhi courts near about the Republic Day, according to Mail Today quoting a latest input by the Intelligence bureau. However a senior Delhi police official said that Delhi Police has done the most sensitive arrangement for the Republic Day celebration and[Read More…]