Republic Day 2021

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.

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.

PM Modi, Other Ministers Attend President Kovind's Republic Day Reception

India News | ANI | Tuesday January 26, 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday hosted "At Home" reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.

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.

Thousands March In Bengaluru To Support Farmers' Demand To Scrap Laws

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Purva Chitnis, Shonakshi Chakravarty, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Thousands of people hit the streets in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru in show of support for protesting farmers in Delhi, where one person died as clashes erupted after the Republic day tractor rally took a chaotic turn.

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.

Republic Day Stunner, The BSF's Camel Contingent. See Here

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

Republic Day 2021: The BSF's colourful camel contingent, carrying the rich traditions of Republic Day, marched proudly on the Rajpath today. The elegant march of the decked up camels and the accompanying bandsmen always cheer up the Republic Day parade audience. Watch a video of the camel contingent at the Republic Day parade.

Connaught Place To Remain Shut As Farmers' Tractor Parade Turns Violent

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

The Connaught Place in the heart of the national capital will remain closed Tuesday in view of the ongoing tractor parade by farmers which turned violent at some places in the city, the New Delhi Traders Association said.

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.

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.

Restricted Republic Day Celebrations By Indians Abroad Amid Covid

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 26, 2021

The Indian expatriates in China and Singapore on Tuesday celebrated the 72nd Republic Day in a restricted manner, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

At Republic Day Parade With Many Firsts, Ladakh And Covid Tableaux

India News | Edited by Nandini Gupta | Tuesday January 26, 2021

India's 72nd Republic Day parade held in New Delhi boasted of many firsts besides the coronavirus safety measures, like the Ladakh and COVID-19 tableaus that became the talking points on Tuesday.

India's First Woman Fighter Pilot Participates In Republic Day Fly-Past

India News | NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth, the first woman in India to qualify for combat mission in a fighter jet, today became the first woman fighter pilot to participate in the Republic Day fly-past.

Rafale Aircraft Makes R-Day Flypast Debut, Performs "Vertical Charlie"

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Arun Nair | Tuesday January 26, 2021

A Rafale fighter jet - one of the eight inducted into the Indian Air Force over the last year - took part in the Republic Day celebrations for the first time as it carried out the demanding and spectacular "Vertical Charlie" maneuver alone and was part of the "Eklavya" formation with four other fighter jets.