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.

28 IS suspects arrested in Turkey

IANS | January 25, 2024 3:47 PM

Ankara, Jan 25 (IANS) Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said police have detained 28 suspects affiliated with terror outfit Islamic State (IS).

1,132 personnel awarded Gallantry Service Medals on R-Day

IANS | January 25, 2024 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, a total of 1,132 personnel of Police, Fire Service, Home Guard and Civil Defence and Correctional Service have been awarded the Gallantry/Service Medals.

High security in J&K ahead of Republic Day

IANS | January 25, 2024 9:01 AM

Jammu/Srinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) High security is in place in J&K on Thursday ahead of the Republic Day with special focus on ensuring that normal activities of life remain unaffected.