Republic Day

IMF chief Christine Lagarde grilled for second day over 2007 payout scandal

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 24, 2013

French prosecutors began questioning IMF chief Christine Lagarde for a second day Friday to decide if she should be charged over a state payout to a disgraced tycoon during her time as finance minister.

79-year-old widow seeks support for legal battle on Facebook

Press Trust of India | Sunday April 28, 2013

A 79-year-old widow has gathered support of over 2,400 followers from India and abroad on a social networking website for her legal battle against Maharashtra police officials over her "illegal arrest".

Iran declares day of mourning for anti-US ally Hugo Chavez

Reuters | Wednesday March 6, 2013

Iran declared a day of national mourning on Wednesday after the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who shared the Islamic Republic's loathing for US "imperialism".

Ally of Iran's Ahmadinejad freed from prison: official agency

Reuters | Wednesday February 6, 2013

A once-feared Iranian prosecutor at the centre of a confrontation between two of the Islamic Republic's most powerful figures was freed on Wednesday, state news agency IRNA said, two days after he was arrested without explanation.

Djokovic wins, takes Serbia closer to Davis Cup quarters

Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 2, 2013

After the opening day of the Round 1 World Group ties, Serbia lead Belgium 2-0, USA are 2-0 ahead over Brazil and defending champions Czech Republic are tied 1-1 against Switzerland.

British teacher pins Indian flag on trouser at Republic Day event in Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India | Sunday January 27, 2013

A visiting British teacher caused a flutter when he pinned a miniature Indian national flag on his trouser to cover a torn portion in the leg area at the official Republic Day function in Tirunelveli.

President Pranab Mukerjee's Republic Day 'At Home' with a difference

Press Trust of India | Sunday January 27, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee's first Republic Day 'At Home' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening knew no boundaries as he freely mingled with one and all.

India gifts 18 ambulances to Nepal on Republic Day

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 26, 2013

India today gifted 18 ambulances to Nepal as part of the Republic Day celebrations being held in Kathmandu by the Indian Embassy.

Bollywood shares it's Republic Day musings

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday January 26, 2013

Veterans like Shekhar Kapur and Kabir Bedi went down memory lane remembering the colourful parade they saw as kids, while actresses like Nandita Das and Raveena Tandon wished for safer and better times for the country on its 64th Republic Day.

On 64th Republic Day, march for women's freedom

Reported by Sidharth Pandey, Ketki Angre | Saturday January 26, 2013

Just hours after Rajpath in the heart of Delhi came alive with a grand display of India's military might and colourful floats to mark the country's 64th Republic Day, not far away, a very different procession was taking to the streets.

Mobiles, wireless services in Kashmir Valley jammed on Republic Day

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 26, 2013

Cell phones and wireless Internet connections across Kashmir Valley fell silent today as official functions to celebrate the Republic Day started this morning.

Cultural heritage, military might on display at Republic Day parade

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 26, 2013

A kaleidoscopic view of the country's rich cultural heritage and military prowess were on display at the 64th Republic Day parade today on the 8-km stretch from Rajpath to Red Fort.

On Republic Day, PM pays homage to the unknown soldier

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday January 26, 2013

India's 64th Republic Day celebrations began Saturday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paying homage to the unknown soldier at the India Gate war memorial in the heart of the capital.

Google doodles 64th Republic Day India

NDTV Correspondent | Saturday January 26, 2013

The Republic Day India doodle 2013 shows a tiger in all its glory.

Google marks Republic Day with tiger doodle on India home page

NDTV.com | Saturday January 26, 2013

Google's India home page marked the country's 64th Republic Day with a doodle featuring India's national animal, the tiger.