Students at Delhi University who participate in the Republic Day parade will be offered a “special opportunity” to retake missed examinations, according to an official on Thursday. According to the source, the institution is contemplating providing a similar relaxation to students who represent the university at national and international sporting events such as the Olympics. … Read more
January 26 marks the 75th celebration of India’s Republic Day. The day’s activities will include the traditional procession on Rajpath, now known as Kartavya Path, in New Delhi. It includes march-pasts by Indian Armed Forces soldiers as well as bright tableaux that depict the variety and culture of several states. Here are some interesting facts … Read more
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2024 commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt with Sarva Dharma Puja on December 30, 2023. This year, a total of 2,274 cadets from all 28 States and eight Union Territories will participate in the month-long camp. With 907 girls, this year’s camp will see the largest participation … Read more
New Delhi: Delhi Police has made elaborate traffic arrangements for the Beating Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk here, officials said today. The Beating Retreat ceremony, which marks the formal end of the Republic Day celebrations, will be held tomorrow. Traffic restrictions will be put in place from 2 pm to 9.30 pm … Read more
New Delhi: A gardener by profession, Sukh Nandan, was among the special invitees to watch this year’s Republic Day parade at the revamped Kartavya Path. Several workers and labourers, engaged in the construction work of the Central Vista project and maintenance activities around the India Gate and along the Kartavya Path, were offered special passes … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial. He wore a multi-coloured Rajasthani turban symbolising the diversity of India on the occasion of the 74th Republic day. The first glimpse of PM Modi’s this year’s attire was … Read more
A day before Republic Day 2023, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued advisory. It states that the Republic Day parade will start at 1.30 am from Vijay Chowk and will move towards the Red Fort. The parade will pass through areas including Dutsepath, Subhash Chandra Bose Golchakkar, Tilak Marg and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Netaji … Read more
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday took a swipe at Law Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks that the government has not taken a single step to undermine the judiciary, asking whether his “controversial statements” were meant to strengthen it. Mr Sibal’s remarks come a day after Kiren Rijiju said there can … Read more