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Governor likely to praise state in speech

his year Maharashtra government has declared Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana this year.

26 Jan 2018 3:01 AM

Deepika Padukone plays the lead character in 'Padmaavat.'

Paan shop outside hall charged Rs 30 for keeping each bag, says Aditi Ghosh

I was told that the strict checking was also because of Republic Day, says Aditi Ghosh

26 Jan 2018 2:49 AM

Workers ready the National Flag for hoisting at Mahalaxmi. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Republic of the generations

Whether we have achieved that, remains debatable. But as India finally awakens on its 69th Republic Day, a certain contrast becomes clear.

26 Jan 2018 2:43 AM

Firefighters and policemen try to douse a fire after activists of the Karni Sena torched a Haryana Roadways bus during a demonstration against the release of Padmaavat in Gurgaon. (Photo: PTI)

Padmaavat, mob rule & 68 years of the republic

Padmaavat is not just a film, an indulgence of an overenthusiastic picture-book maker.

26 Jan 2018 1:42 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Stand up to protect statute, Rahul Gandhi exhorts countrymen

Gandhi said there should be equality of opportunity, regardless of our economic status, caste, religion or gender.

26 Jan 2018 1:27 AM

True patriotism is embracing differences

Nimrat Kaur talks about what Republic Day means to her.

26 Jan 2018 12:40 AM

True patriotism lies in embracing differences, says Nimrat Kaur

On Republic Day, actress Nimrat Kaur talks about her love for the army and the true essence of patriotism.

26 Jan 2018 12:22 AM

However, there has been no official confirmation on the seating arrangement of political leaders as well as ministers. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul given seat in 4th row for R-Day parade, Cong calls it ‘cheap politics’

Amit Shah has also been always assigned a seat in the front row at the R-Day parade ever since this government came to power in 2014.

25 Jan 2018 8:06 PM

He said that no officer and no constitutional body was bad, instead, politics was bad. (Photo: PTI/File)

Don’t interfere in functioning of constitutional bodies: Kejriwal

At a R-Day function at the Chattarsal Stadium, Kejriwal said that political interference 'destroys' every constitutional institution.

25 Jan 2018 7:46 PM

Kovind pays tributes to soldiers who protect the nation, to farmers who feed us, to police and paramilitary forces who provide us security, to mothers who take care of us, and to doctors who treat people who are ill. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Our people not only builders of Republic, but its pillars: President on R-Day eve

Kovind asks people to build a nation where girls get equal treatment like boys in terms of education, healthcare, and equal opportunities.

25 Jan 2018 7:20 PM

Elaborate traffic arrangements have been made and restrictions have been put in place in Delhi to ensure smooth conduct of parade. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi traffic police issues advisory ahead of 69th Republic Day

Metro services will be available at all stations on Jan 26. However, boarding/de-boarding will not be permitted at some stations.

25 Jan 2018 4:37 PM

The construction work for the foot-over-bridge at Currey Road in Parel is currently underway.

Mega block on Central Railway line for Parel FOB on February 4

The CR has planned the block on Sunday to minimise the inconvenience caused to commuters.

25 Jan 2018 6:07 AM

People stand in queue to buy tickets for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Delhi turns into fortress ahead of Republic Day

According to the Delhi police, there are three control rooms that have been set up especially for the Republic Day purpose.

25 Jan 2018 3:39 AM

RSS slams Kerala CM over flag circular

Kerala CM will also hoist the tricolour in a school in Palakkad.

25 Jan 2018 1:36 AM

Waxing eloquent

Artist Harshish Brar spent a week creating a painting of the Indian national flag with paraffin wax for the occasion of Republic Day.

25 Jan 2018 1:09 AM

A marching contingent during the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade in Kolkata on Tuesday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata: Military prowess to be displayed with fanfare

The first to move in after the parade commander will be the Army tableau to be followed by Mortar-1861 on tow.

25 Jan 2018 12:58 AM

Tricolour on your plate

This Republic Day take a stroll around the city and relish mouth-watering delicacies inspired by the national flag.

25 Jan 2018 12:26 AM

School children cover themselves under an umbrella during rains in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

R-Day rehearsal, rains add to commuter woes

In view of the rehearsal on Tuesday, vehicular movement on these roads were restricted as the parade passed through Rajpath.

24 Jan 2018 12:43 AM

All Metro parking lots will remain closed from 6 am on January 25 to 2 pm the next day.

R-Day: Metro access to be restricted

The interchange between Yellow and Violet Line commuters at the former station will remain intact during this period.

24 Jan 2018 12:43 AM

“It’s for the first time a motorcycle display by women personnel of the BSF will be part of the Republic Day Parade,” Maj Gen Rajpal Punia told. (Photo: AFP)

ASEAN flag, BSF women motorcycle contingent among many firsts this R-Day

A tableau of AIR will be leading a series of 23 tableaux during R-Day parade for the 1st time and will feature Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat.

23 Jan 2018 9:18 PM

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