Jammu, Jan 31 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded sanction for renaming of Kathua Railway Station in honour of Kirti Chakra awardee and martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary, recognising his supreme sacrifice for the nation. This move has evoked both pride and deep emotion in his family, particularly his father, retired Colonel P.L. Choudhary, who said the loss of a young son leaves a lifelong void even as his bravery fills the family with pride.An official order has accorded for…
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New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) PM Rally on Wednesday at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, sharing his thoughts on nation first and character development.The NCC PM Rally will mark the grand culmination of the month-long NCC Republic Day Camp 2026, which witnessed the participation of 2,406 cadets from across the country, including 898 girl cadets.The rally will also see the participation of 207 youth and officers from 2…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Commending DRDO’s role in achieving self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening India’s operational readiness.Addressing DRDO’s Best Performing Scientists and Technical Persons, who witnessed the 77th Republic Day Parade as Special Guests, Rajnath Singh stated that self-reliance has become a national mindset under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He said th…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday unfurled the national flag at the state-level Republic Day celebrations held at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, marking the 77th Republic Day of the nation.A total of 46 contingents from various services and educational institutions participated in the parade. The parade was supervised by Rakesh Kumar Sahoo, SDPO, R. Udayagiri, with Sarat Chandra Jani, Deputy Commandant, 1st IR Battalion, Koraput, serving as Parade Comman…
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Chennai marked the 77th Republic Day with ceremonial grandeur and a strong political message on Monday, as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin underlined that India’s strength lay in unity rooted in diversity, not enforced uniformity. In his Republic Day message, CM Stalin stressed that the occasion should reaffirm India as a united nation rather than a uniform one.Without naming any party, the Chief Minister made a veiled reference to the BJP-led government at the Cen…
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…
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…