Jammu/Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) The main 77th Republic Day event in J&K on Monday was held at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, where the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the parade.The L-G paid tribute to freedom fighters and the architects of the country’s Constitution.He highlighted their vision, courage and sacrifice to shape the India of our dreams.The L-G commended the Armed Forces, paramilitary forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police for their unwav…
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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday extended his heartiest greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Republic Day and said that protecting the Constitution means protecting the Indian Republic, which is the true tribute to the sacrifices made by the nation’s freedom fighters. Rahul Gandhi took to the social media platform X and wrote, “Heartiest greetings to all our countrymen on Republic Day. Our Constitution is every India…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi extended heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on the 77th Republic Day, stating that the occasion provides people with the opportunity to express gratitude to the immortal heroes who made the supreme sacrifice and displayed unparalleled bravery on the line of duty. In a post on X, General Dwivedi said, “On the auspicious occasion of the nation’s 77th Republic Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens. This glor…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Government on Sunday announced that Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be conferred the Ashok Chakra, while Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will receive the Kirti Chakra.Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of gallantry awards on 70 Armed Forces personnel for displaying exceptional courage, devotion to duty and sacrifice in the defence of the nation. Six of these awards will be given posthumo…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Praising Operation Sindoor in her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity enshrined in our Constitution define our Republic. Describing the Constitution as the foundational document of the largest republic in world history, the President said, “Since 26th January, 1950, we have been propelling our Republic towards our constitutional ideals.”The President al…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) In her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the Constitution of the country has defined justice and brotherhood in the Republic.Highlighting the Union government’s vision and values enshrined in the Constitution, the President recalled the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram” and the events organised to pay tributes to Sardar Patel and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.She also referred to the Ope…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) A five-day joint services multi-speciality medical camp in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep concluded with 4,719 patients benefiting from the facilities provided with support from the civil administration, an official said on Sunday. The Indian Navy led the Armed Forces in conducting the camp at Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Androth, and Minicoy islands, reaffirming the commitment to delivering quality healthcare and preventive services to remote island communities through…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma, a former National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadet, visited the Corps’ Republic Day Camp-2026 and inspired the participants to touch the sky with grit and patriotism, an official said on Saturday. During her visit, the beauty queen interacted with the cadets and shared her inspiring journey from being an NCC cadet to winning the Miss Universe India title.”She highlighted how the values and qualities imbibed through NCC training — such…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Defence Ministry’s Project Veer Gatha 5.0, an initiative to inspire students by highlighting the acts of bravery by Gallantry Award Winners, notched up a record 1.92 crore registrations from students this year, surpassing last year’s record of 1.76 crore, an official said on Saturday.When launched in 2021, the initiative recorded 8 lakh registrations, the official said in a statement on social media.According to the Defence Ministry, under Veer Gatha 5.0, Super-1…
Agartala, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army on Thursday displayed a wide range of weapons and military equipment at the Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), highlighting its strength, professionalism and commitment to national security, officials said. A Defence spokesman said that as part of Army Day 2026, weapons displayed by the Army showcased power, pride and purpose at Tripura Institute of Technology on Thursday.The Albert Ekka Brigade of Indian Army organised the weapons and equipment displa…