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national day news

Inside Japan’s National Day in Delhi: Matcha tea, koto music, and omotenashi

Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs and Ambassador of Japan to India, Ono Keiichi
Published on Feb 20, 2026 12:05 am IST

PM Modi assures support to Nepal’s caretaker govt to restore peace, stability

During the call, Prime Minister Modi also conveyed greetings to Nepal PM Sushila Karki on their National Day.
Updated on Sept 19, 2025 12:04 am IST

Working with Mauritius to secure its interests, secure Indian Ocean region: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam and his wife Veena Ramgoolam during a community programme in Mauritius. (@NarendraModi YT/Via PTI)
Published on Mar 11, 2025 09:32 pm IST

PM Modi to be guest of honour at Mauritius National Day, to visit on March 11-12

PM Narendra Modi with Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 10:13 am IST

Taiwan National Day: President Lai Ching-te vows to resist annexation

Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's president, during the National Day celebration in Taipei. (Bloomberg)
Published on Oct 10, 2024 01:43 pm IST

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
Published on Sept 30, 2024 08:03 pm IST

National Hug Your Puppy Day 2024: All about celebrating the human-dog bond on Ja

National Hug Your Puppy Day 2024
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 04:37 am IST

Brew a potion Day: History and Significance of this magical January 19 holiday

Brew a potion Day: History and Significance
Published on Jan 19, 2024 01:01 pm IST

King Charles congratulates North Korea's Kim on country's founding anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waves next to participants of the civil defense military parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the country, in this picture released on September 11, 2023. (Reuters)
Published on Sept 11, 2023 12:42 pm IST

China holiday tourist trips fall 18% over the week-long National Day holiday

China holiday tourist trips fall 18% over the week-long National Day holiday
Updated on Oct 09, 2022 03:58 pm IST

'If...else build a start-up': Google shares quirky tweet to mark Engineers Day

India celebrates Engineer's day on September 15 ever year to remember the contribution of Bharat Ratna M Visvesvaraya.
Published on Sept 15, 2022 12:45 pm IST

Engineers Day 2022: India remembers Bharat Ratna M Visvesvaraya

Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya received the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his work in engineering and education.
Updated on Sept 15, 2022 11:27 am IST

China steps up lockdown, restricts domestic travel as Covid-19 outbreaks spike

Women in traditional Chinese Hanfu clothing hold lanterns, pose for photos before Mid-Autumn festival at Wong Tai Sin temple in Hong Kong, China.  
Published on Sept 09, 2022 10:49 am IST

New Zealand celebrates Waitangi Day with film night, kite festival and dance

New Zealand holds events to celebrate Waitangi Day
Published on Feb 07, 2021 07:53 am IST

On row over National Day, Taiwan says won’t be intimidated by China’s ‘hooligan’ officials

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan (REUTERS/Ann Wang)
Updated on Oct 20, 2020 01:10 pm IST

A reminder for China: India is free | HT Editorial

The episode reflects the undemocratic orientation of the Chinese embassy — much in line with the nature of the one-party regime in China
Updated on Oct 12, 2020 07:19 am IST

Hong Kong police arrest 86 for protesting on China holiday

A man argues with riot police on China's National Day in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Updated on Oct 02, 2020 11:17 am IST

Riot police stationed in Hong Kong as China observes National Day

Flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square to mark National Day in Hong Kong, China (Paul Yeung/Bloomberg)
Updated on Oct 01, 2020 08:03 am IST

India, China border meet at Nathula

A border personnel meeting between senior military officials of India and China on the latter’s National Day was held “with a lot of warmth” at Nathula Pass on Tuesday, according to an Indian Army officer.
Published on Oct 02, 2019 02:43 am IST

Chinese flag raised in churches, prayer meetings in religious places ahead of National Day

The Chinese Islamic, Buddhist, and Daoist associations also held prayer meetings for the country. (Image used for representation).
Updated on Sept 24, 2019 03:52 pm IST

Fighter jets zoom in skies, missiles on China roads in prep for National Day

New weaponry are set to be unveiled at the October 1 military parade in China
Updated on Sept 17, 2019 09:31 am IST