26 January
26 January News
Explained: Why the Tricolour is hoisted on Independence Day but unfurled on Republic Day
The national flag flies high on Independence Day as well as Republic Day. However, there are key differences between the two — the prime minister 'hoists' the Tiranga, whereas the President 'unfurls' it
Farmers, Delhi Police gear up for Republic Day tractor rally; unions announce Parliament march on 1 Feb
The farmers' tractor march is likely to begin at 11.30 am on Republic Day and is expected to end after 10 to 12 hours. Some tractors will also pay tribute to all the farmers who died during the course of this agitation
Republic Day 2021: Delhi Metro services to be partially reduced; 4 stations near Rajpath to be shut
Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk and Lok Kalyan Marg stations in Delhi will remain shut in the morning, while all parking lots will be closed today and tomorrow
Delhi Police gives nod to farmers' Republic Day tractor rally, says march must start only after parade
Thousands of farmers are set to participate in the 100-kilometre rally which will be conducted on Delhi's Outer Ring Road
Farmers' protest: Delhi Police granted permission for 26 January tractor rally, say union leaders; Haryana cops quiz masked man
The tractor parades will start from the Ghazipur, Singhu and Tikri border points and details will be finalised on Saturday, farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said after attending a meeting with the police
Haryana BKU chief tells farmers not to oppose ministers, politicians at Republic Day events
Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni said that any kind of disruption at a Republic Day function 'will send out a wrong message'
Talks end in stalemate as farmers remain adamant on repeal of agri laws, Centre says can't offer more than 18 months of stay
Unlike the last 10 rounds of talks, the 11th round could not even reach a decision on the next date for the meeting as the Central Government also hardened its position saying it is ready to meet again once the unions agree to discuss the suspension proposal
Will hold R-Day tractor rally on Delhi's Outer Ring Road, insist farmers; no breakthrough in talks with police
The Delhi police sought to convince the farmer unions to hold their tractor rally on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway instead of the busy Outer Ring Road, but the farmers stuck to their demand
Bird Flu: Red Fort shut for public till 26 January after sample of dead crow tests positive
The Delhi government’s animal husbandry department said around 15 crows were found dead on the premises of the Red Fort last week
Ahead of Republic Day parade, Jammu and Kashmir removes word 'Sher-e-Kashmir' from name of gallantry and police medals
The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced a change in nomenclature of police medal for gallantry and police medal for meritorious service, removing the word 'Sher-e-Kashmir'.
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro set to begin four-day India visit on 24 Jan, will be chief guest at 71st Republic Day parade
On 21 January, Bolsonaro will address a group of Indian and Brazilian business leaders at the India-Brazil Business Forum, according to the MEA.
Republic Day 2019: Security beefed up across Delhi following arrest of JeM suspects; over 25,000 personnel deployed
Around 25,000 security personnel have been deployed across the city and security beefed up at strategic locations in central Delhi, which were on the target of two arrested terrorists planning strikes during the Republic Day celebrations
Republic Day 2019: Army chief General Bipin Rawat to receive Param Vishisht Sewa Medal for 'distinguished services'
The government has decided to honour Army Chief General Bipin Rawat with the Param Vishisht Sewa Medal for his distinguished services on Republic Day, 26 January.
India's road to Republic: When judiciary had to draw the line which shaped the Constitution
India had become a sovereign republic with a constitution of her own and the minute the Constitution came into effect, the Government realised, that it needed amendment.
How the Republic was born: BR Ambedkar-led Drafting Committee replaced the British monarch with the Constitution
When India was drawing up her Constitution, there weren’t too many examples for her to refer to as not many Constitutions at that point had stood the test of time.
In a first, Republic Day celebrations to get a French salute in Delhi
French soldiers will march down the Rajpath on Republic Day along with Indian troops in the presence of President Francois Hollande.
Timeline: From 'Chai pe charcha' to attending R-Day parade, here's what Obama did in India
Here is a timeline of what US President Barack Obama did during his three-day visit to India.
Obama pitches for consistency, simplicity in regulatory, tax environment in India
US President Barack Obama on Monday sought "consistency" and "simplicity" in regulatory and tax environment in India.
First ever all-women contingent marches through the 66th Republic Day Parade
This Republic Day Parade witnessed the first ever march by an all-women contingent drawn from the army, navy and air force.
Modi, Obama bonhomie on display at Republic Day parade
Barack Obama became the first US President to attend the Republic Day parade as chief guest.