72nd Republic Day

2021 Republic Day Parade Ended At Venue Where It Was First Held

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 29, 2021

The ceremonial parade at the heavily curtailed 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath this year ended at the National Stadium, the venue where the very first grand event was held on January 26, 1950 to declare India's transition from a Dominion to a Republic.

Twitter Suspends Over 500 Accounts After Tractor Rally Violence In Delhi: Official

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 27, 2021

Twitter has suspended over 550 accounts from its platform in connection with the violence during the farmers' tractor rally in Delhi on the 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday.

Beating Retreat Ceremony At Attari Border Draws Overwhelming Cheer Despite Thin Crowd

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 27, 2021

Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers and their families were the only ones who were allowed to witness the ceremonial Beating Retreat ceremony at the Attari border of Punjab's Amritsar during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations on Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Relationship With India Strong Through Democratic Ideals, Says US In Republic Day Greeting

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 26, 2021

The US greeted India on the occasion of its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday, saying bilateral ties remain strong through the democratic ideals the two countries share.

In Shocking Video, Delhi Cops Forced To Jump Off Wall To Escape Farmers At Red Fort

India News | Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday January 27, 2021

Delhi witnessed unprecedented scenes of chaos and violence on Tuesday - on the nation's 72nd Republic Day - as groups of farmers protesting the centre's agriculture laws clashed with police

"Special Ties" Flourishing: Bangladesh PM Extends Wishes On Republic Day

India News | ANI | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Extending greetings on the occasion of India's 72nd Republic Day, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the new frontiers of bilateral cooperation and traditional areas of engagement are being opened, even during the difficult times created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

PM Modi Dons Special Turban On Republic Day Gifted To Him By Royal Family

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a special turban from Gujarat's Jamnagar at the 72nd Republic Day parade at Rajpath, continuing his tradition of donning unique headgears.

Benjamin Netanyahu Greets PM Modi On Republic Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, on the occasion of the country's 72nd Republic Day, saying "our friendship grows from year to year".

Colleges, Universities Celebrated Republic Day 2021 With Caution

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday January 26, 2021

The universities and colleges marked the 72nd Republic Day in both virtual and offline mode. University Grants Commission (UGC) had earlier asked the educational institutions to mark the day virtually.

IGNOU Republic Day Celebrations: Vice Chancellor Addresses Students, Teachers

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) celebrated the 72nd Republic Day at its Maidan Garhi campus in New Delhi as part of which its Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nageshwar Rao hoisted the national flag and inspected the guard of honour by IGNOU security guards.

Schools Celebrate Republic Day 2021 With COVID-19 Restrictions

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday January 26, 2021

The school students participated in the celebrations of 72nd Republic Day today at Rajpath, New Delhi amid COVID-19 restrictions. Many of them displayed cultural performances and dances to showcase the traditions of their respective states.

IIT Bhubaneswar Celebrates 72nd Republic Day Amidst The Pandemic

Education | Edited by Aarzoo Snigdha | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar celebrated the 72nd Republic Day in the Institute with patriotic fervour. The faculty, staff and students participated in the celebrations by adhering to the social distancing and the COVID-19 protocols in place.

Republic Day 2021: Over 720 Nissan Magnite SUVs Delivered In A Single Day

Edited by Kingshuk Dutta | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Nissan Motor India celebrated the 72nd Republic Day by delivering over 720 units of Nissan Magnite across the country.

Watch: Republic Day Showstopper Rafale Jet's "Vertical Charlie" Manoeuvre

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Republic Day 2021: A Rafale fighter jet for the first time was part of the Republic Day parade. Today's Republic Day parade drew to a close with the customary fly-past by the Indian Air Force fighter jets. The stunning "Vertical Charlie" manouevre was carried out by a Rafale jet at the 72nd Republic Day parade on Delhi's Rajpath.

After Red Fort Violence, Farmers' Group Calls Off Tractor Rally: 10 Facts

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday January 27, 2021

Unprecedented chaos was unleashed upon Delhi on the 72nd Republic Day as the tractor rally by protesting farmers went off the designated course and rolled into the Iconic Mughal-era Red Fort in the Old City. A protester died on the way, the police said it was an accident. The farmers entered the forecourt of the fort, climbed its ramparts, and hois...