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PM Narendra Modi with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa (from left), Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro during the Brics summit at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo: AP)

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro to be chief guest for Republic Day

PM welcomed the decision of President to grant visa-free travel to Indian citizens, says MEA.

15 Nov 2019 2:34 AM

Prime Minister Modi met Bolsonaro on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Summit held here to focus on building mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation and strengthen India's ties with the world's five major economies. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

Brazilian Prez accepts Modi's invitation, to be chief guest at India's R-Day

During his meeting with Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Modi invited the President of Brazil to be the chief guest at the Republic Day 2020.

14 Nov 2019 8:21 AM

Esha Gupta trolled for wishing Republic Day on Independence Day, says account hacked

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta got trolled for wishing Happy Republic Day on the freedom of day of India.

15 Aug 2019 3:12 PM

Doc detained for ‘aiding’ IS suspects

Name came up during grilling of accused, who were held from Thane, Aurangabad.

06 Mar 2019 3:45 AM

Pramod Walke, who was in an inebriated state, came under the radar of the authorities after his shameful act was caught on camera in a school situated in Nagpur. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Maharashtra cop suspended for showering money on school girls at R-day

The judicature had stated that the performers could be tipped, but the guests are not allowed to shower them with cash.

29 Jan 2019 12:28 PM

According to the medico, the balloon contained hydrogen.

4 kids, 1 adult suffer burn injuries after balloon bursts

The incident occurred near Guru Hare Krishna School where the balloons were being released into the air to mark the occasion.

28 Jan 2019 1:55 AM

In Assam, the police ensured no one who stepped out carried any black cloth as there was a blanket ban on showing the colour black as a mark of protest against the government. (Photo: Pixabay)

R-Day disaster in Kashmir, Mizoram

In Mizoram, in the Northeast, the governor hoisted the flag at an empty ground, with only the security forces present.

28 Jan 2019 1:22 AM

Ms Singh, sister-in-law of senior Congress leader and former chief minister Digvijay Singh, had earlier raised questions over her husband being ignored in the formation of Kamal Nath ministry earlier. (Photo: PTI/File)

Congress leader’s wife takes jibe at mantri’s speech, stirs row

The minister had fumbled while reading the Republic Day address in Gwalior in MP where she was the chief guest on the occasion on Saturday.

28 Jan 2019 1:00 AM

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 70th Republic Day. (File Photo)

Singapore President, PM congratulate Indians on Republic Day

The longstanding friendship between Singapore and India continues to expand with each passing year.

27 Jan 2019 11:16 AM

The Naval contingent marches at Rajpath. (PRITAM BANDYOPADHYAY)

Republic Day: Parade showcases India’s ‘Nari Shakti’

The daredevil acts by bike-borne jawans — a major attraction every Republic Day — also saw the presence of a woman.

27 Jan 2019 7:44 AM

Indian army tanks and other military equipment roll past Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard, during Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Madhya Pradesh, C’garh ministers ask DMs to read speech, create flutter

A video of the incident has gone viral in social media, causing embarrassment to the state Congress government.

27 Jan 2019 7:04 AM

J&K scribes fume after colleagues barred from event

Kashmir Editors Guild strongly condemned the action of the security grid.

27 Jan 2019 6:52 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets crowds at Republic Day parade in Delhi (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma, nation’s diversity diversity

INA veterans, Assam Rifles’ women contingent, biofuel flypast debut in style.

27 Jan 2019 6:45 AM

President’s address takes govt view on grim realities

There was considerable routine incantation of governmental view of things, rather than the harsh realities that ordinary citizens encounter.

27 Jan 2019 2:11 AM

Early in the month, the state government had issued orders to return to farmers the over 4400 acres of land earlier acquired for the Tata Steel project. (File Photo)

Chhattisgarh CM waives irrigation tax

In his Republic Day address here announced loan waivers of over Rs 200 crore for farmers in Chhattisgarh.

26 Jan 2019 3:59 PM

Contingents of the Navy, India Army Service Corps and a unit of Corps of Signals (transportable satellite terminal) were all led by women officers. (Photo: PTI)

Women prowess mesmerises crowd at 70th R-Day parade on Rajpath

The all-women Assam Rifles contingent created history this year by participating for the first time in a Republic Day parade.

26 Jan 2019 1:56 PM

The government Friday announced conferring on Mukherjee the country's highest civilian award - the Bharat Ratna -- for his contribution to public life. (Photo: PTI | File)

Strive to protect, preserve foundational ethics of Constitution: Pranab on R-Day

Mukherjee unfurled national flag at his residence in central Delhi and took the salute from a contingent of CRPF personnel deployed there.

26 Jan 2019 1:52 PM

The woman, Rajeshwari Mishra, who has been for the last 40 years, apart of the annual flag hoisting event at the Shahjahapur district collectorate couldn’t control her emotions and wept during her address after the flag hosting ceremony. (Photo: ANI)

Freedom fighter’s daughter cries on stage, asks for govt help

Mishra, daughter of Mahesh Nath Mishra said she had not been receiving any benefits from the government and asked for assistance from govt.

26 Jan 2019 12:54 PM

No member from the general public attended the function. (File Photo)

Mizoram Governor addresses empty ground amid Republic Day boycott call

Mizoram Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan on Saturday addressed an almost-empty ground here on the 70th Republic Day.

26 Jan 2019 12:11 PM

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation following the information (Representational Image)

2 militants killed in J&K's Khunmoh area on India's 70th Republic Day

Police official said the search turned into a gun battle after militants opened firing on security forces.

26 Jan 2019 11:22 AM

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