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Republic Day 2024: Beating Retreat ceremony gets underway in Delhi

Amid strains of soulful music, the Beating Retreat ceremony, which marks the culmination of Republic Day celebrations, got underway at the Vijay Chowk here on Monday. The Raisina Hills in the heart of the national capital reverberated with the sound of captivating and foot-tapping Indian tunes played by military and paramilitary bands. President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu arrived at the venue in the traditional 'buggy' adding to the old-world charm of the event that traces its origins to the early 1950s. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several union ministers, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, senior officials, besides the general public are attending the mega event. The Delhi Police has made elaborate traffic arrangements for the ceremony. In an advisory issued on Friday, police had said that traffic restrictions will be in place from 2 pm to 9.30 pm on

Beating Retreat ceremony 2024: Travel advisory for Delhiites

Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory for road diversions, closures due to the Beating Retreat ceremony. Watch the video to know about the restricted areas. #beatingretreatceremony #beatingret

R-Day parade: 1500 dancers performed folk dances at Kartavya Path

A group consisting of 1500 dancers delivered a powerful message of unity in diversity through their mesmerizing acts

Republic Day parade tableaux feature Ram Lalla, 500-yr-old 'Mother Market'

President Droupadi Murmu, leading the ceremonial parade celebrations, drew a crowd of 77,000 guests. French President Emmanuel Macron graced the event as the chief guest

PM Modi walks down Kartavya Path after conclusion of 75th R-Day parade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked down the Kartavya Path on Friday after the conclusion of the 75th Republic Day parade and waved at people seated in enclosures. The attendees erupted into cheer when the PM passed by their enclosures and welcomed him with claps and slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai". PM Modi also crossed over to other side of the Kartavya Path where he was greeted by excited audience as they clicked pictures. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron left from Kartavya Path in a traditional buggy, which made a comeback after 40 years.

Republic Day parade: Delhi Police all-women band contingent charts history

Comprising four Women Sub Inspectors and 81 Women Constables, the Delhi Police Brass and Pipe Band showcased their talent by playing the 'Delhi Police Song'

Space scientists to sarpanches: 13,000 special guests attend R-Day parade

From space scientists to sarpanches and from entrepreneurs to vendors, 13,000 special guests watched the 75th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path here Friday. The special invitees referred to as "True VIPs" included best performers in various fields and those who made the best use of various schemes of the government such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural & Urban), PM Ujjwala Yojana, PM Street Vendor's Aatmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, PM Vishwakarma Yojana and the Rashtriya Gokul Mission among others. Sarpanches of 'vibrant villages', women workers of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, electronics manufacturing sector and the Central Vista Project, women scientists of ISRO, yoga teachers (Ayushman Bharat), winners of international sports events and Paralympic medalists were also among the invitees.

PM Modi pays tributes at National War Memorial on 75th Republic Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial here on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day. He led the nation in paying solemn tributes by laying a wreath. The iconic memorial in the India Gate complex was inaugurated by Modi in 2019. It is dedicated to soldiers killed during the India-China War in 1962, India-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka and in the Kargil Conflict in 1999, and also those in the UN peacekeeping missions. Spread over an area of approximately 40 acres, the National War Memorial comprises four concentric circles, namely -- the 'Amar Chakra', 'Veerta Chakra', 'Tyag Chakra' and the 'Rakshak Chakra' with names of 25,942 soldiers inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets. It also includes a central 15.5-m obelisk, an eternal flame and six bronze murals depicting famous battles fought by the Indian Army, Air Force and the Navy in a covered gallery .

Republic Day 2024: Airports on high alert, traffic affects national capital

Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued guidelines for commuters, who are planning to take flights on Republic Day 2024. Traffic is also affected in the national capital; check the details

Aiims Delhi smart card to cover all departments, no cash payment from April

The AIIMS Smart Card started on a pilot basis in some departments of the premier health institute here would be rolled out across all sections by March 31 for enabling all kinds of payments, the AIIMS Delhi said on Wednesday. Subsequently, no cash payment shall be accepted at any counters other than at the 'AIIMS Smart Card' top-up counters which shall be operationalised in multiple locations and shall operate on 24x7 basis, it said. The AIIMS Smart Card will be the only way to make payments for all investigations and procedures other than electronic payments via UPI, debit cards, credit cards, etc, the AIIMS said. In the order, its Director Dr M Srinivas referred to an office memorandum issued on November 17, 2022, advising that 'AIIMS Smart Card' facility for patients and attendants be started with effect from April 15, 2023 in collaboration with SBI Bank. This was done to move to digital payments mode and to improve patient convenience so that they don't have to stand in queues

Centre holds off stricter curbson pollution as Delhi AQI crosses 400-mark

Amid worsening air quality, the Centre on Wednesday decided to hold off the implementation of stricter measures to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR as forecasts suggested that the situation may improve. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday breached the 400 mark, a level requiring authorities to invoke stricter curbs under Stage 3 of the Centre's air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). "CAQM Sub-Committee for operationalisation of GRAP met today and took stock of the air quality situation, and meteorological forecast and the projected air quality index by the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology," a statement said. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) forecasts suggesting an improvement in the air quality, the Sub-Committee unanimously decided to watch the situation for a day or more, before invoking Stage 3 of GRAP. The .

Republic Day: How to reach Kartavya Path via Delhi Metro? DMRC explains

On Republic Day, the Metro operations will start early. The DMRC will also provide coupons to those having invites to the ceremony for a valid exit from Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan stations

Delhi-bound flights, trains face disruptions due to fog chaos: Details

According to the New Delhi Airport's official website, as many as 22 domestic and international flights were rescheduled on January 24

Traffic movement in central Delhi hit due to R-Day parade dress rehearsal

Commuters were stuck in traffic jams near India Gate in central Delhi on Tuesday as vehicular movement was affected due to a full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade. Traffic was affected on C-Hexagon, Ashoka Road and Rafi Marg near Krishi Bhawan. Traffic police personnel were deployed on these routes to manage the movement of vehicles. The traffic was also affected on Outer Ring Road and near the Pragati Maidan tunnel, Sarai Kale Khan, ITO. Motorists had a harrowing time getting to their destinations and many reached late. A woman who was coming from south Delhi to Connaught Place said she got stuck in heavy traffic near Kartavya Path. "It takes me around 20 minutes to reach Connaught Place but today it took me around 35 to 40 minutes," she said. Some commuters said there were long queues at entry and exit gates of the Central Secretariat metro station as many tried to ditch the traffic. Delhi Police had issued an advisory on Monday informing people about road closures

From potters to websites, Ram temple frenzy goes beyond street buzz

In a different realm altogether, Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of religious texts, has allowed free downloads of the Ramcharitmanas on its website

Why Republic Day parade is celebrated on the Kartavya path every year?

Kartavya Path holds historical and cultural significance. It depicts India's journey from colonial rule to a sovereign democratic republic

Republic Day 2024: Explore Gantantra Diwas speech ideas for students

Republic Day is celebrated every year in India on January 26 with great pride. It is a day dedicated to honouring the Constitution of Independent India, which was drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Republic Day Parade rehearsal 2024: Traffic alert in Delhi, check details

Delhi Police officials have announced that to guarantee continuous movement of the Republic Day 2024 parade on Kartavya Path, the traffic restrictions will be implemented around the area

Republic Day Parade 2024: How to book tickets online, offline and much more

Indians all around the country are excited to watch the annual grand Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The 75th Republic Day march will start at 10:00 am from Vijay Chowk to National Stadium

Mahua Moitra receives 3rd notice to vacate government residence in Delhi

The TMC leader had approached the Delhi High Court, seeking the quashing of the notice issued by the Directorate of Estate cancelling her government accommodation in the national capital