Republic Day 2017

Arvind Kejriwal Visits NCC Republic Day Camp

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 9, 2018

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today visited NCC Republic Day Camp and watched parade and cultural programmes performed by cadets.

Republic Day 2017: Beating Retreat Ceremony Concludes Celebrations

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 29, 2017

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions rent the air as Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in the national capital where President Pranab Mukherjee rode the ceremonial buggy - an open gold-plated carriage - down the Raisina Hill today.

Indian-Americans Celebrate Republic Day At US Missions

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 27, 2017

Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna paid floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of the embassy and unfurled the national flag in the presence of large number of Indian-Americans to celebrate the 68th Republic Day in Washington DC

Republic Day 2017: PM Narendra Modi Greets Nation On 68th Republic Day

India News | NDTV NEWS DESK | Thursday January 26, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day.

Happy Republic Day: Feel Empowered, Tweet Amitabh Bachchan And Other Celebs

Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu | Thursday January 26, 2017

"Take charge and feel empowered," wrote Nimrat Kaur, who co-starred with Akshay Kumar in patriotic movie Airlift

Republic Day 2017: 7 Blasts In Assam, Manipur

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 26, 2017

Seven blasts rocked the north-eastern states of Assam and Manipur on the occasion of Republic Day today even as celebrations were held in other parts of the country with the states showcasing their cultural diversity and the might of security forces.

Republic Day 2017: NSG Commandos Steal The Show At Parade In Delhi's Rajpath

India News | NDTV NEWS DESK | Thursday January 26, 2017

A contingent of India's elite National Security Guard (NSG) marched down Delhi's Rajpath for the first time as part of the Republic Day parade today.

Republic Day 2017: Indigenous Fighter Jet Tejas Makes Its Debut At Rajpath Parade

India News | NDTV NEWS DESK | Thursday January 26, 2017

The homemade Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas debuted at the Republic Day Parade today as part of a 35-plane air display. The flypast also included Mi17 helicopters, Sukhoi Su 30 fighter jets, the Advance Light Helicopter Rudra and military transport aircraft C-17 Globe Master.

'Model Government School': Delhi Tableau Back In Republic Day Parade After 3 Years

Education | Press Trust of India | Friday January 27, 2017

Delhi's "model government school" was the theme of the tableau of the national capital that made a comeback in the Republic Day parade after three years.

Republic Day 2017: As GST Tableau Rolled Down Delhi's Rajpath, Cameras Panned To Arun Jaitley

India News | NDTV NEWS DESK | Thursday January 26, 2017

The Good and Services Tax or GST may have been pushed back from its original April 1 launch date but the biggest tax reform of independent India debuted in the Republic Day parade on Thursday.

Republic Day 2017: India's Tejas, NSG Commandos Debut In Parade At Rajpath

India News | NDTV NEWS DESK | Thursday January 26, 2017

India celebrated its 68th Republic Day today with a grand parade at Rajpath, the ceremonial road in the heart of Delhi flanked by the country's most important buildings. President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, dignitaries and hundreds others watched the parade that showcases India's military strength and cultural ...

Republic Day 2017: Lt Aparna Nair Leads Navy Contingent Of 144 Young Soldiers

India News | Reported by Amitabh Pashupati Revi, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday January 27, 2017

Lieutenant Aparna Nair led the Indian Navy's march at the 68th Republic Day parade at Rajpath in Delhi today. Lt Nair led a contingent of 144 young sailors as the Navy Band played "Jai Bharti". All the marchers joined last year. Lieutenant Mandar Kulkarni and Lieutenant Vasu Yadav were Platoon Commanders for the march.

Republic Day 2017: Wife Of Army Hero Hangpan Dada, Who Died Fighting Terrorists in Kashmir, Receives His Ashoka Chakra

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday January 26, 2017

The nation paid homage this morning to Havildar Hangpan Dada, awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest award to an army man during peace-time operations, for killing four terrorists who had infiltrated into north Kashmir last year. The Havildar killed three of the intruders and fatally injured a fourth before he died of bullet wounds at 13,000 feet i...

Republic Day Special: 5 Tri Colour Recipes to Celebrate at Home

NDTV Food | Thursday January 26, 2017

Happy Republic Day 2017! Here are five tri coloured recipes to dish out a memorable feast at home.

Republic Day 2017: UAE Soldiers Lead March At Parade On Rajpath

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday January 26, 2017

As India celebrated its 68th Republic Day, soldiers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led the parade at Rajpath, the ceremonial road where President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Chief Guest, were among hundreds of viewers.