Japanese PM to be chief guest at Republic Day Parade

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 15:18

Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day Parade this year, the first ever Japanese dignitary to grace the occasion.

Delhi Police file FIR against AAP protesters, Arvind Kejriwal not named

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 09:52

Hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called off a dramatic 33-hour street protest demanding action against five policemen, Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an First Information Report (FIR) against `unknown persons` in connection with the violent scuffle during his party`s dharna at Rail Bhavan in which several people were injured.

Armed forces participation to add colour to R-Day parade

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:53

Army vehicles with Bofors gun, Naval band and display of Pechora missile by the Air Force will be the highlights of this year`s Republic Day parade at Marine Drive.

Tough time for Delhi Police personnel at Kejriwal dharna site

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 22:53

It has been a grueling time for nearly 2,000 Delhi Police personnel, including 16 DCPs, deployed at the site where Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is sitting on a dharna against city police`s alleged high-handedness. The task for these personnel began from 6 AM in ensuring that the place is secured for Kejriwal who had decided to stage a protest despite prohibitory orders in place.

No Change of Guard drill at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Jan 18, 25

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 16:12

The Change of Guard ceremony that takes place every Saturday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan has been cancelled on Jan 18 and 25 because of the Republic Day parade on Jan 26 and the Beating Retreat ceremony on Jan 29, it was announced Thursday.

NCC gears up for Republic Day Parade

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 19:34

As part of the rehearsal for the Jan 26 Republic Day Parade, NCC cadets from across the country are going through their final routines here, a senior official said Monday.

India`s quest for peace not its weakness: Antony

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 15:23

India`s quest for peace should not be mistaken for its weakness, Defence Minister A K Antony said here on Saturday.

Thousands march in Taiwan for same-sex marriage

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 18:18

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Taiwan today in Asia`s largest gay parade, organisers said, as the island`s parliament was set to review a bill on same-sex marriages.

Nagaland honours 576 policemen who died in the line of duty

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 10:44

Nagaland honoured 576 policemen, including five from the state, who died in the line of duty in the past one year, during the Police Commemoration Day Parade here today.

South Korea stages largest military parade for a decade

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 12:03

South Korea staged its largest military display for a decade today, as President Park Geun-Hye warned of the "very grave" threat posed by North Korea`s nuclear weapons programme.

South Korea to parade North-focused cruise missile

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 15:33

South Korea will show off a cruise missile capable of surgical strikes on the North Korean leadership when it stages a military parade in Seoul next month, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Mumbai gang-rape victim identifies four accused

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 18:49

A day after the Mumbai gang-rape victim and her male friend identified the first accused, whom the Mumbai Police had sent to the remand home accepting that he was a minor, the survivor identified other four accused.