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Datanomics: Art tops the charts as National Awards recognise achievements

An analysis of Republic Day honours shows gallantry awards rising sharply over the last decade, while trade and industry continue to receive limited recognition among Padma awards

Republic Day greetings pour in as Trump, Xi underline India's global role

From Washington to Beijing, global leaders congratulated India on its 77th Republic Day, with messages from Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reflecting democratic values, regional cooperation

Canada PM may visit India in March, ink C$2.8 billion uranium deal

Two sides likely to sign pacts on AI, critical minerals, and uranium supply during the visit

Republic Day: India wows EU leaders with its military might, rich heritage

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said India's success benefits global stability as she and European Council President António Costa attended the Republic Day parade ahead of the Indi

Punjab will go all out to get Chandigarh as its capital: CM Bhagwant Mann

At present, Union Territory Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana

Centre directs Haryana, UP to divert Munak and Ganga water to revive Yamuna

To reduce pollution in the Yamuna, the government is also trying to improve the quality of the wastewater entering the river from the sewage treatment plants (STPs)

Drones, hypersonic missile, long-range strike in Republic Day spotlight

'Battle array' format was showcased for the first time during the 77th Republic day parade, illustrating how personnel and equipment are deployed together during an actual conflict

A successful India makes world more stable: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

At the parade, India displayed its military might that included elite marching contingents, missiles and indigenous weapon systems

Banking ops to be hit on Tuesday as unions strike for 5-day work week

With banks remaining closed on January 25 (Sun) and January 26 (Republic Day), the strike on Tuesday will result in a disruption of branch-level services for three consecutive days

Gehlot seeks probe into all Rajasthan govt recruitments over 11 years

He accused the government of indulging in politics instead of rectifying the system and doing justice to youths

EU leaders' presence at R-Day reflects strength of India-EU ties: PM Modi

The prime minister said the visit of the EU leaders will add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors

Western ideas influencing live-in cases: Allahabad HC in rape case ruling

The court said that when such relationships fail, first information reports (FIRs) alleging rape are frequently lodged

Don't disclose sexual assault survivor's identity: Delhi HC to police

The accused contended that he was in a consensual physical relationship with the mother of the prosecutrix and had been falsely implicated because the prosecutrix resented their relation

US-India share historic bond: Trump extends wishes on 77th Republic Day

Earlier on Monday, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday extended greetings on the 77th Republic Day celebrations of India

Non-Hindus to be barred from entering Gangotri Dham, winter abode Mukhba

Shri Gangotri Temple Committee has unanimously decided to bar non-Hindus from Gangotri Dham and its winter abode Mukhba, even as similar restrictions are being considered for other temples in state

Punjab CM vows to fight for state's rights, slams Centre over pending funds

Mann also listed several initiatives, including free electricity and government jobs for youths and campaigns against drugs and gangsters, carried out by his government

Assam CM urges voters to choose development over vote-bank politics

He said that earlier, Republic and Independence Days in the state were marked by violence and insurgency, but now ''we are among the fastest growing states in the country''

Kerala CM Vijayan calls for unity to defend secularism, federalism on R-day

On Republic Day, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said constitutional values face challenges and called for unity to uphold secularism, federalism and democratic principles

Jairam Ramesh revisits adoption of national emblem, motto on Republic Day

On the 77th Republic Day, the Congress leader recalls how the Lion Capital of Ashoka and 'Satyameva Jayate' were chosen during the framing of the Constitution

India shows 'Op Sindoor' valour, cultural hues at 77th R-Day celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, several other Union ministers, the country's top military brass, foreign diplomats, and senior officials were among the spectators