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Govt starts receiving Padma award nominations for Republic Day 2027

Govt starts receiving Padma award nominations for Republic Day 2027
Published on Mar 15, 2026 06:30 pm IST

Ludhiana: MC removes national flags from two key locations citing damage

Tricolour removed from Sidhwan Canal and Model Town to prevent damage. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 02, 2026 04:02 am IST

Meet Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, who is making all say ‘I want to be President’

President Droupadi Murmu and Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal
Published on Feb 07, 2026 12:51 pm IST

What recent development’s reveal about India’s next decade

Nirmala Sitharaman and other officials outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of last year's Union Budget.
Published on Jan 31, 2026 04:21 pm IST

Bharat Parv 2026 keeps Republic Day buzz alive at Red Fort

The Bharat Parv 2026 festival opened to the public on January 27 and will run till today, January 31.
Published on Jan 31, 2026 01:52 pm IST

Why PM Modi is headed to this dera in Punjab after budget today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was extended the invitation in New Delhi on December 5, 2025, by Dera Sachkhand Ballan head Sant Niranjan Dass.
Updated on Feb 01, 2026 09:13 am IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on January 30 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Gram it: Now that's called a befitting conclusion to the Republic Day celebrations! At Beating the Retreat ceremony 2026, held at Vijay Chowk on Thusday, songs of patriotism reverberated as members of various bands from Indian Armed Forces joined in.
Published on Jan 30, 2026 06:36 am IST

Traffic advisory for Beating Retreat: Check diverted routes, areas to avoid

Delhi traffic police urged commuters to plan their journeys, avoid the affected stretches and follow directions issued by police personnel deployed on duty.
Published on Jan 29, 2026 02:48 pm IST

HistoriCity | One republic, many ‘republics’: Rethinking ancient Indian history

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India celebrated her 77th Republic Day on Monday, with the parade also marking 150 years of Vande Mataram. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 29, 2026 06:14 am IST

Girl, 4, dies after Republic Day loud speaker falls on her in Mumbai

4-yr-old crushed under speaker set up for Republic day in Mumbai
Published on Jan 28, 2026 08:18 am IST

4-year-old girl crushed to death by speaker set up for Republic Day event

Mumbai, India. Jan 27, 2026 - A four-year-old girl died when a DJ speaker fell on her during the Republic Day celebration in Ambedkar Nagar, Vikroli, in eastern Mumbai, India. Jan 27, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Published on Jan 28, 2026 06:10 am IST

Disrespect to Constitution is insult to freedom fighters: UP CM

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressing a gathering on the occasion of 77th Republic Day in Lucknow. (Sourced)
Published on Jan 28, 2026 03:16 am IST

CM Mann slams Centre for ‘step-motherly’ treatment; vows to protect Punjab’s rights

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann taking the salute during the 77th Republic Day function in Hoshiarpur. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 27, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Border 2 vs Pathaan vs Fighter: How Sunny, SRK, Hrithik fared in R-Day battle

Border 2 vs Pathaan vs Fighter: Who won the Republic Day box office battle
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 12:03 am IST

AI gone wrong: Grok misreads PM's reply to Maldives prez, turns it into attack

File photo of PM Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu
Published on Jan 27, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Bhumi Pednekar marks Republic Day in Assamese look styled with her mom's medals

Bhumi Pednekar marks Republic Day in traditional attire, adorns her mother's medals.
Published on Jan 28, 2026 09:02 am IST

‘Go back to India’: Video of Republic Day celebration in Australia sparks debate

A video that captured Republic Day celebrations in Australia has gone viral online
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 12:00 am IST

Row over Rahul Gandhi's attire at Prez’s reception; BJP, Congress trade barbs

BJP leaders shared image from the President's dinner showing Rahul Gandhi not wearing the traditional Assamese gamosa
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 12:01 pm IST

From Bharat Gatha to criminal laws: Vibrant tableaux shine at R-Day parade

Union ministry of education’s tableau showcased the vision of the NEP 2020, celebrating India’s eternal knowledge legacy from Aryabhatta’s pioneering Shunya to today’s vibrant learners.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 07:13 am IST

Paintings, dance and tableaux: Vande Mataram at the centre of R-Day Parade

During the parade, around 2,500 artists performed in a choreographed dance to the tune of the Vande Mataram, which was composed by Academy Award-winning musician MM Keeravani and went beyond the usual two stanzas adopted as the national song.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 07:05 am IST

India-EU trade deal sends message against tariffs: European Council Prez Costa

The India-EU Summit is expected to witness the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA).
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 12:03 pm IST

Delhi sees coldest Republic Day in 5 years; rain likely today

The capital logged its coldest Republic Day in five years on Monday.
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 03:00 pm IST

History, culture and military muscle converge on 77th Republic Day

This year’s chief guests were European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council chief Antonio Costa.
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 08:04 am IST

Row over VB-G RAM- G at R-Day event in Gadag

Row over VB-G RAM- G at R-Day event in Gadag
Published on Jan 27, 2026 04:20 am IST

Andhra Pradesh celebrates R-Day at Amaravati for the first time

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer unfurls the national flag during the Republic day celebrations in Amaravati on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Jan 27, 2026 04:16 am IST

Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad mark R-Day with fervour

The Gautam Budh Nagar Police Commissionerate marked day with a ceremonial parade take out at the Police Lines in Surajpur. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Published on Jan 27, 2026 03:40 am IST

Gurugram to get 1k-acre township: Haryana CM says in R-Day speech

Haryana CM with Gurugram police personnel. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Jan 27, 2026 07:34 am IST

‘Long live India’: Von Der Leyen shares glimpses from R-Day, hails India-EU ties

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was the chief guest at the 77th Republic Day parade, alongside European Council President Antonio Costa.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 02:39 am IST

Indian Embassy in Yemen celebrates Republic Day for first time in 10 years

"The Indian Community joined the Embassy staff at the celebration of #RepublicDay2026 at @IndianEmbRiyadh office in Aden," the embassy posted.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 02:12 am IST

EAM S Jaishankar thanks world leaders for R-Day wishes, vows deeper cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his wife Kyoko Jaishankar arrive to attend the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, in New Delhi on Monday.
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 10:42 pm IST