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New mechanism to help decongest IGI air traffic

New mechanism to help decongest IGI air traffic

Unable to land due to congestion, flights are often forced to hover above airports, particularly at Delhi and Mumbai,...

27 Jan 2017 3:10 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal taking salute during Republic Day celebrations at Chatrasal Stadium in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Arvind Kejriwal warns against Hitlerite' forces

TV cameras caught a beaming Kejriwal as the Delhi tableaux rolled past the enclosure he was in.

27 Jan 2017 3:03 AM IST

DRDOs Advance Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) being displayed at Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Ceremonial artillery fires perfect 21' in rain

The duration of the 21-Gun Salute coincides with the length of the National Anthem.

27 Jan 2017 2:40 AM IST

Bravery award winner children during the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Loud cheers for braveheart kids

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Monday presented the National Bravery Awards to 25 children.

27 Jan 2017 2:28 AM IST

Delhi governments education initiatives like the model school project, mega parent-teacher meetings, and skill development centres were showcased in the tableau.

Delhi tableau is back after three years, focus on schools

Manish Sisodia, who attended the 68th R-Day programme at Rajpath, also tweeted a selfie with the city's tableau.

27 Jan 2017 1:58 AM IST

IAF helicopters shower flower petals on spectators at the parade on Rajpath. (Photo: PTI)

Delhiites celebrate on Rajpath, rain no dampener

The streets of Delhi was abuzz with faces painted in tricolour and heading towards Rajpath.

27 Jan 2017 1:46 AM IST

Heavy rains lashed the national capital on the Republic Day bringing down the maximum temperature to 18 degrees Celsius. (Photo: PTI/File)

Heavy rains lash Delhi; max temp drops to 18 degress

Heavy overcast conditions had plunged the city into near darkness during the afternoon hours prompting vehicles to ply...

26 Jan 2017 8:27 PM IST

IAF helicopters fly over the Rajpath during the the 68th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

R-Day air quality 'very poor' in Delhi

During parade hours, real-time volume of PM 2.5 and PM 10 shot up to 199 and 237 micrograms per cubic metres.

26 Jan 2017 4:45 PM IST

NSG commandoes during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI/File)

'Black cats' of NSG debut at Republic Day parade

A contingent of 140 personnel in black overalls, balaclava headgear, carrying special assault rifle MP-5 added dashing...

26 Jan 2017 2:59 PM IST

Two teenagers were killed by a speeding train while they were doing stunts and posing for selfies near a railway track in Delhi. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Train mishap averted near Mumbai; Railways suspects sabotage

The train was carrying 700 passengers at the time the disrupted railway track was noticed.

26 Jan 2017 2:52 PM IST

The tableau of Dehi during the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi tableau back in R-Day parade after 3 yrs with 'model govt...

Delhi tableau portrayed the transformation in state-run schools and the recent initiatives taken in the education...

26 Jan 2017 1:57 PM IST

Chief Minister of West Bengal state Mamata Banerjee greets people as she arrives to attend Republic Day ceremonial parade in Kolkata. (Photo: AP)

68th Republic Day celebrated with enthusiasm in West Bengal

The main celebration was held at Red Road where thousands of people gathered to watch the Republic Day parade.

26 Jan 2017 1:45 PM IST