Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday issued a stern warning to police personnel, stating that officers who are incapable of handling weapons should resign and go home.Addressing the Republic Day celebrations at Sampatchak in Patna, Choudhary said that India has changed and that law enforcement agencies must also rise to new challenges and responsibilities.“Just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a free hand to all three wings of t…
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Leh (Ladakh), Jan 26 (IANS) The fancied Indian Army team had to summon all its experience to squeeze past a spirited Chandigarh 3-2 to keep their men’s ice-hockey gold medal in the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG 2026 at the NDS Stadium on Republic Day. The match-winner for Army came with just three minutes left on the clock, and the Ladakh leg of KIWG 2026 could not have asked for a better and thrilling ending.Haryana won the team championship title of the Ladakh phase of KIWG 2026, thanks to …
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) On India’s 77th Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the citizen-centric ethos of contemporary governance by sharing an insightful article penned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Titled “Our Democracy, For The People”, the piece – published in The Times of India – offers a profound reflection on the moral and constitutional foundations of India’s republic.In his response on X to Singh’s post, PM Modi wrote: “On Republic Day, Raksha Mantri, @rajn…
Mehsana, Jan 26 (IANS) Mehsana General Hospital in Gujarat marked the 77th Republic Day with a large-scale public health initiative, organising a mega surgery camp that resulted in 268 successful minor surgeries, far exceeding the original pledge of 77 procedures. The programme was held with the participation of doctors, paramedical staff and hospital administrators, reflecting a coordinated effort focused on patient care.The camp was organised under the guidance of Civil Surgeon Dr Gopi Patel a…
Riyadh, Jan 26 (IANS) The top leadership of Saudi Arabia, including King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Monday congratulated President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of Republic Day.”The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a congratulatory cable to Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, on the occasion of her country’s Republic Day,” read a statement issued by the For…
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, state governors, members of Congress, and philanthropist Bill Gates marked India’s 77th Republic Day with messages that showcased shared democratic beliefs, close people-to-people ties, and expanding cooperation between the two countries.In a message released by the U.S. Embassy in India, President Trump congratulated the government and people of India on the occasion. He said the two countries share “a historic bond as the world’s oldes…
Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) As Indians celebrated the 77th Republic Day, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Monday joined in the observance here, commemorating the day the Indian Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. Following the ceremonial flag hoisting and the singing of the national anthems, officiating Sikyong Dolma Changra addressed the media, conveying greetings to the government and people of India on behalf of the Tibetan people. She noted that “India stands as a st…
Panchkula, Jan 26 (IANS) Haryana Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Monday said that after Independence, India has established its identity as a strong nation on the world stage. “Our leaders, farmers, labourers, artisans and scientists have made a significant contribution to this achievement by working day and night to take the country forward,” the Governor said, adding that Haryana has played an important role in the nation’s progress. The Governor was addressing the Republic Day functi…
Agartala, Jan 26 (IANS) In a pathbreaking gesture that resonated strongly with the cultural and linguistic sentiments of the people, Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Monday delivered his Republic Day address entirely in Bengali at the state-level celebrations, drawing widespread appreciation. The 77th Republic Day function, held at the Assam Rifles Ground here, witnessed an unprecedented and warmly received departure from tradition, as the Governor Reddy Nallu, whose mother tongue is Te…
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Renowned Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, who has been honoured with the Padma Shri this year, on Monday thanked the Central government for recognising his contribution to Indian classical music and said that the prestigious award would inspire him to work with greater dedication.Speaking to IANS, Bhattacharya reflected on his musical journey and personal life, and shared that he started learning the santoor at the age of four. He said that music remains the only…