An eclectic display of military might, rising women's power, tableaux depicting different aspects of Mahatma Gandhi's life and cultural performances by school children marked the celebrations of the 70th Republic Day at Rajpath here....
Notwithstanding charges of pursuing "soft Hindutva" hurled at the Congress and its President Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Gandhi is likely to begin her formal political career with a holy dip at the Sangam at the Kumbh Mela on February 4....
On India's Republic Day, Pakistani troops fired at and shelled Indian Army positions on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Defence Ministry sources said the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling in Krishna Ghati sector in violation of the 2003 bilateral ...
Is Priyanka Vadra the brahmastra (the ultimate weapon) of Rahul Gandhi directed only at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or is one of the Congress president's targets also the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) combine in Uttar Pradesh?...
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday accused Pakistan of supporting terrorists in the state, where Republic Day functions passed off peacefully. "Our neighbouring country continues to support terrorists to disrupt peace and harmony in the state," Malik said at the main Republic Day parade at the Jammu ...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested lawyer Gautam Khaitan, a co-accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, in a fresh money laundering case, agency officials said on Saturday. Khaitan was arrested on Friday evening and would be produced before a special court later in the day....
On the occasion of the 70th Republic Day, Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki on Saturday urged the people to help make Tripura a model state. "The Tripura government has taken a series of steps to make Tripura a model state within the next few years. All sections of the people should support th...
The 70th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal and fervour in Rajasthan on Saturday. Governor Kalyan Singh hoisted the national flag at a ceremonial event at the SMS stadium here after which he was given the guard of honour....
With a huge pool of talent across sectors, Maharashtra scored the highest -- 12 for 13 awardees, including a couple -- in the 112 Padma national awards announced by President Ram Nath Kovind in the 70th Republic Day honours list. These include two Padma Vibhushans, the second-highest civilian award, one...
Rebuilding Kerala needs "sincere political unity" Governor P. Sathasivam said on Saturday. Delivering his Republic Day speech here after taking the salute at an impressive parade and handing over awards to police and other officials, the...
