UAE greets India on Republic Day

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 19:44

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday sent a congratulatory cable to his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee on India`s 65th Republic Day.

Mob attacks AAP members during Republic Day celebrations

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 18:34

A mob attacked workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during Republic Day celebrations here on Sunday, leaving several persons injured.

24 prisoners freed, 1,000 get remission in Delhi

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 18:29

A total of 24 prisoners were freed from Tihar Central Jail here and 1,000 others, except those convicted for rape, smuggling, and drugs offences, got remission in their sentences ranging from 15 days to two months on the occasion of the Republic Day, an official said.

Republic Day celebrated in Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 17:20

The 65th Republic Day was Sunday celebrated in Uttar Pradesh`s state capital and all district headquarters with traditional fervour and enthusiasm.

US professors say they are grateful for Padma award

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 17:17

A husband-wife duo - both professors at the University of Chicago - who were named for India`s third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, in the foreigners category Sunday said they were "grateful for the honour".

Republic Day celebrated in Haryana

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 16:21

Haryana celebrated the 65th Republic Day with the official function being held in Gurgaon district, where Governor Jagannath Pahadia hoisted the tricolour.

`Arvind Kejriwal must rise above anarchist attitude after Prez warning`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 16:16

A day after President Pranab Mukherjee in his Republic Day eve address made remarks hitting out at "populist anarchy", the opposition Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly backed his statements.

Acting Tibetan PM in-exile wishes India to become world`s most powerful nation

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 16:00

Acting Tibetan Prime Minister in-exile, Pema Chhinjor, unfurled the tricolor here on Sunday to mark 65th Republic Day, and also expressed the desire to see India as the most powerful nation in the world.

Ceasefire violation on Republic Day, unprovoked firing from Pakistan

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 15:31

Even as Border Security Forces distributed sweets to the Pakistan Rangers across the border as a part of the 65th Republic Day revelry, Pakistani troops on Sunday morning indulged in unprovoked firing in Uri sector, said reports.

Relief for 50,000 security personnel after smooth R-Day

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 14:45

Days of intense preparations and watchfulness paid off for over 50,000 security personnel deployed across the capital to ensure smooth celebrations of the Republic Day Sunday.

Colourful celebrations mark Republic Day in Bengal

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 14:43

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan unfurled the Tricolour and took the salute at a colourful march-past as the eastern state joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the 65th Republic Day Sunday.