R-Day Parade begins with ‘Aavaahan’, President's buggy makes a comeback

IANS | January 26, 2024 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu led the Nation in celebrating the 75th Republic Day on Friday as she unfurled the national flag at Kartavya Path in the national capital and the parade began with ‘Aavaahan’, a band performance by over 100 women artists playing various types of percussion instruments, symbolising Nari Shakti, a new element added to the customary march.

Rajnath Singh asks Class 11 student to deliver his speech

IANS | January 25, 2024 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) For the first time in his tenure as the Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh handed over the podium to a class 11 student, Barnali Sahu, to address the gathering on his behalf, a gesture that struck a chord with the students assembled for the event.