The display of India's military strength, specially the intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-V, has been highlighted by Chinese official media here on January 26. The highlight of the 100-minute Republic Day parade was the display of nuclear-capable Agni-V, capable of striking targets some 6,000 km away, state-run Xinhua news agency said in its report. ...
06:50 PM, Jan 26, 2013
Thirty-eight years ago on the same day, country's first woman IPS officer Kiran Bedi created history when she led Delhi Police contingent at the Republic Day parade. Bedi, the then Assistant Superintendent of Police (Chanakyapuri) at the age of 26, became the first woman to lead a contingent during the prestigious parade in 1975. ...
03:19 PM, Jan 26, 2013
India celebrates its 64th Republic Day on Saturday. The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Wangchuk, will be the chief guest for the event. The Delhi Police and the paramilitary forces have left no stone unturned in ensuring that the event passes off peacefully. According to the Delhi Police, a tight security cover will be in place across the capital with around 25,000 security personnel of the police and the paramilitary...
09:41 AM, Jan 26, 2013
India celebrates its 64th Republic Day on Saturday. The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Wangchuk, will be the chief guest for the event. The Delhi Police and the paramilitary forces have left no stone unturned in ensuring that the event passes off peacefully. According to the Delhi Police, a tight security cover will be in place across the capital with around 25,000 security personnel of the police and the paramilitary...
07:17 AM, Jan 26, 2013
Long Range Ballistic Missile Agni-5 and Airborne Early Warning and Control System will be some of the major attractions of the DRDO tableau during the Republic Day parade. DRDO had successfully test fired the Agni-5 in April last year and had entered the elite club of nations to possess the capability. ...
03:58 AM, Jan 23, 2013
Anti-rape protesters demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim may disrupt the Republic Day parade, a top police officer said in New Delhi on Monday. ...
03:41 AM, Jan 22, 2013
New Delhi: Indian Air Force's (IAF) Republic Day parade contingent, which was led by a woman officer for the first time in its 63-year-old history, has been adjudged he best marching team this year. Among the three services, IAF's marching contingent has been selected as the best. BSF has got the award for best drill among the paramilitary forces, Defence Ministry officials said here today. Three panels of judges were...
09:55 PM, Jan 28, 2012
New Delhi: India celebrated its 63rd Republic Day on Thursday with a fabulous show of military might and cultural splendor. The main ceremonial parade was held in the capital with Thailand's first woman Prime Minister Yinluck Shinawatra as the guest of honour. What made the celebration even more special was that for the first time, women led the Air Force contingent at the Republic Day parade. Sneha Shekhawat from Sikar...
06:50 PM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: An impressive display of armour and unmanned aerial vehicles recently added to India's military prowess was on full display at the 63rd Republic Day parade on Thursday that also showcased the country's rich heritage. The early morning chill did not deter people along the 8-km-parade route as they gathered on both sides of the majestic Rajpath, the country's ceremonial boulevard facing the Raisina Hills, and cheered the contingents...
09:04 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has bagged the 'Best Marching Contingent' award amongst the three Services at this year's Republic Day Parade while the Indo-Tibetan Border Police has been adjudged the best amongst the paramilitary. More than 10 contingents of the three Services marched on the Rajpath and included horse-mounted columns of Army's 61 Cavalry, Punjab Regiment, Grenadiers Regiment, Rajputana Rifles Regiment, Rajput Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry Regiment, Jammu...
04:51 PM, Jan 30, 2011
New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi was conspicuous by her absence at the Republic Day parade and at the "At Home" hosted by President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. There was no comment from either the party or her office about the reasons for her absence. Her son and party general secretary Rahul Gandhi was present at the parade and was seen clicking pictures of a floral...
07:14 PM, Jan 26, 2011
New Delhi: Colourful tableaux depicting the myriad hues of country's diversity, a vibrant performance by students and armed forces in full battle regalia - the Republic Day parade today had 'mini-India' in itself. Marching down from the Raisina Hills to Red Fort, the parade showcased India's 'unity in diversity' and the military might as thousands of spectators along the eight kilometre long route cheered the marching contingents and the mechanised...
10:46 AM, Jan 26, 2011
New Delhi: Ahead of the Republic Day parade, most cities will step up security post midnight of the January 25 but this year, security arrangements around the country are not as intense as the previous years. On the 26th though, in the Capital, the parade route, near India gate will have nearly 8000 Delhi police and paramilitary personnel deployed, snipers will be positioned at high-rise buildings, around 100 CCTVs will...
08:22 AM, Jan 26, 2011
New Delhi: Close to 100 CCTVs will help security personnel keep a hawk-eyed vigil on the eight kilometre stretch between Rajpath and Red Fort in the run up to the Republic Day celebrations when India showcases its military might and cultural diversity. According to a senior police official, 90 CCTVs will be installed from Tuesday on the route of the Republic Day parade to ensure that no suspicious movement goes...
12:18 PM, Jan 17, 2011
New Delhi: Close to 100 CCTVs will help security personnel keep a hawk-eyed vigil on the eight kilometre stretch between Rajpath and Red Fort in the run up to the Republic Day celebrations when India showcases its military might and cultural diversity. According to a senior police official, 90 CCTVs will be installed from Tuesday on the route of the Republic Day parade to ensure that no suspicious movement goes...
11:48 AM, Jan 17, 2011
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is the R-Day chief guest. ...
08:26 AM, Jan 26, 2009
The Capital is witnessing an unprecedented security set up. ...
02:08 PM, Jan 25, 2009
Invitation is in recognition of service rendered during Mumbai terror strikes. ...
03:09 PM, Jan 13, 2009
