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PM Modi greets nation on 77th Republic Day, parade at 10:30 am: Details

India marks its 77th Republic Day on Monday; President Droupadi Murmu will lead celebrations with EU leaders as chief guests, parade highlights 150 years of Vande Mataram

Delhi's air quality improves on Republic Day, remains in 'poor' category

Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air quality stayed in the poor category on Republic Day with around 13 stations recording moderate levels while Anand Vihar remained worst hit at 300

Republic Day: PM Modi greets citizens, urges resolve for 'Viksit Bharat'

Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, marks the day India adopted its Constitution in 1950, officially becoming a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic

Over 30,000 cops, AI surveillance deployed for Republic Day in Delhi

Multi-layered security includes snipers on rooftops, AI glasses for cops and real-time CCTV monitoring

India celebrates 77th Republic Day with grand display at Kartavya Path

This year, Kartavya Path, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to the National War Memorial, has been elaborately decorated to showcase India's remarkable journey

US Secretary of State extends R-Day greeting to India, praises Quad connect

'On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day,' Rubio said on Sunday

President approves gallantry, service awards for ICG on Republic Day

According to an official release, the awards honour the unwavering commitment and exemplary service of ICG personnel in safeguarding India's maritime boundaries

Nation applauds Padma Awardees 2026 as leaders pour in congratulations

For Padma Shri, Gafuruddin Mewati Jogi and Taga Ram Bhil from Rajasthan have been selected for their contributions to the field of Art, while Swami Brahmadev Ji Maharaj is selected for Social Work

Six-day 'Bharat Parv' festival to be held at Red Fort from Jan 26 to 31

A six-day national cultural and tourism festival featuring tableaux, performances, crafts and cuisines from across states and UTs will be held at Red Fort lawns with free public entry

Weather today: IMD forecasts rain, snow, biting cold across India

A fresh Western Disturbance is set to bring rain and snowfall to the western Himalayas, along with dense fog, hailstorms and biting cold conditions across several parts of India, said the IMD

India's voice to the world: Veteran journalist Mark Tully dies at 90

Veteran BBC World Service journalist Mark Tully, long regarded as the voice of India to the world, has died at 90, leaving behind a legacy of credible and landmark reporting

A wide Padma award canvas, from Dharmendra and Uday Kotak to Harmanpreet

Cricketer Rohit Sharma, women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur and hockey player Savita Punia received the Padma Shri

IS Bindra, ex-BCCI president who shaped cricket's marketing era, dies at 84

Bindra served as the board president from 1993 to 1996, and was also the president of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014

India's arsenal might to be on display at 77th Republic Day parade

VandeMataram@150, Operation Sindoor, EU military contingent, and Atmanirbhar Bharat to headline the parade

10K cops, 3K CCTV cameras, AI glasses deployed for Republic Day security

In a major technological push, police personnel on the ground will also be equipped with AI glasses integrated with FRS and video analytics

Three killed, two injured as clay mine collapses in MP's Singrauli district

The incident occurred in Parsohar village under the Kundwar outpost within the jurisdiction of the Jiawan police station, about 70 kilometres from the district headquarters, they said

Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Uday Kotak, Rohit Sharma honoured

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar awarded Padma Shri. Check full list

India a messenger of peace in conflict-ridden world: President Murmu

Role of 'Nari Shakti' will be crucial in making Viksit Bharat, says President

Padma awardees hailed as torchbearers of social change, says Amit Shah

Ninety awardees are women, and the list also includes six individuals from the category of foreigners, NRI, PIO, OCI, and 16 posthumous awardees, besides 45 unsung heroes

Republic Day 2026: Space hero Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashoka Chakra

In June last year, Shukla became the second Indian to have gone to space and the first one to set foot on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission