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Bhopal, Jan 29 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh will bring its Republic Day festivities to a ceremonial close today with the traditional Beating the Retreat ceremony at Lal Parade Ground in Jahangirabad, Bhopal.The event is scheduled to begin at 4.30 p.m. with Governor Mangubhai Patel attending as the chief guest.This grand military tradition, steeped in history, is uniquely observed in the state capital alongside the national ceremony in New Delhi.Madhya Pradesh stands alone among Indian states in organis…

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai on Thursday described his meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital on the occasion of Republic Day as an inspiring experience that made him reflect on her life journey. Taking to Instagram, the 81-year-old filmmaker shared that interacting with the President made him look closely at her story and the path she has travelled to reach the highest constitutional office of the country.He also shared a picture gree…

Mumbai Jan 28 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently shared his excitement upon meeting Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi after during the Republic Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Expressing his admiration for the Prime Minister, Subhash Ghai highlighted a rare and unique quality in the PM’s personality.Sharing his experience, Subhash Ghai shared a photo on social media and wrote, “A unique quality in personality in our honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, i…

Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) One of Tamil cinema’s finest singers Saindhavi, who was among those distinguished guests who were invited by President Droupadi Murmu to attend the ‘At Home’ reception hosted by her on the occasion of the Republic Day, has now said that she has learnt to trust time more than milestones. Taking to her Instagram page to post pictures of herself at the prestigious event, the renowned singer wrote, I’ve learnt to trust time more than milestones. To keep showing up, to hustle…

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) New Delhi gears up for a stirring musical finale as the Beating Retreat ceremony unfolds on Thursday (January 29) at the historic Vijay Chowk, officially drawing the curtains on the 77th Republic Day festivities. This timeless tradition, blending military precision with patriotic melodies, transforms the backdrop of Raisina Hills into a symphony of national pride.President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister R…

Riyadh/New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia held the third meeting of Security Working Group under the Political, Consular and Security Cooperation Committee of Strategic Partnership Council in Riyadh on Wednesday, reviewing the ongoing bilateral security cooperation. The two nations shared views on enhancing cooperation in current and emerging challenges to counter terrorism, including countering extremism and radicalisation, combatting financing of terrorism, preventing use of techn…

Mumbai Jan 27 (IANS) Actress Genelia D’Souza has taken to her social media account to express her pride in her ‘baby boys’ Azai and Ivaar for starring alongside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the song Maatrubhumi from his upcoming movie Battle of Galwan. Genelia, sharing the video of the song on her social media account, expressed her happiness as Azai and Ivaar, sons of her best friends and television power couple Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul, make their Bollywood debut alongside S…

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced a tie-up with the Central government’s lending agency for guarantee-free loans for small entrepreneurs in the Capital to boost economic activity and employment. “Our government has ensured loan arrangements for Micro and Small Enterprises in Delhi without requiring guarantees or collateral,” she said.“Small entrepreneurs often face difficulties in obtaining loans without guarantees, but today the Delhi governm…

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu expressed her gratitude after attending the reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on the 77th Republic Day.Samantha revealed that growing up, she could not even dream of being a part of such a prestigious gathering, and today, fate and her motherland allowed her to live the unimaginable.Pouring her heart out in an emotional social media post, Samantha wrote on her Insta, “Growing up, there were no cheerleaders… no inner voice that ever …

Moscow, Jan 27 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin sent heartfelt greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India’s 77th Republic Day, underscoring India’s esteemed position among the leading world powers and its considerable standing in the international arena.“The achievements of your country in the social, economic, scientific and technical fields are universally recognised. India rightfully occupies its place among the leading world powers and has ea…