Islamabad: Pakistan's top leadership greeted their Indian counterparts on the occasion of Republic Day, saying the two sides should work to resolve outstanding issues for the development of their people. In a message sent to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Pakistan is "fully committed to developing friendly relations with India on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect and commonality of interest". "We believe that...
01:22 AM, Jan 27, 2012
As India celebrates the 63rd Republic Day, musicians pay tribute to the nation. ...
09:43 PM, Jan 26, 2012
Sibsagar: A major disaster was averted when a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a school playground in Sibsagar district of Assam just before the flag hoisting on Thursday. Official sources said a plastic packet containing the IED was detected near the podium prior to the flag hoisting at the Dighalipukhuri High School at Sonari. The bomb defusal squad of the police and the army respectively visited the...
07:25 PM, Jan 26, 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
President Pratibha Patil interacts with a group of children from across the nation at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. ...
05:27 PM, Jan 26, 2012
Colombo: Bilateral trade between India and Sri Lanka had surged by over 70 per cent while touching an all time high of $ 5 billion, the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo said on Thursday. Indian companies have invested over $ 100 million in the island. Ashok K Kantha, the Indian envoy, was addressing the 63rd Indian Republic Day celebrations held in the High Commission. Kantha said the year 2011 had...
04:10 PM, Jan 26, 2012
Islamabad/Dubai: Indians worldwide soaked in the spirit of patriotism as they celebrated the Republic Day with fervour on Thursday to mark 63 years since the establishment of the Indian constitution. At the Indian High Commission in the Pakistani capital, High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal hoisted the national tricolour at an official function. Sabharwal read out President Pratibha Patil's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day and children of...
01:11 PM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: India on Thursday celebrated its 63rd Republic Day, showcasing its military might and the nation's rich cultural heritage. The main ceremonial parade was held in the capital with Thailand's first woman Prime Minister Yinluck Shinawatra as the guest of honour. The ceremony began around 10 am with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laying a floral wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to pay tribute to an unknown soldier. The...
01:04 PM, Jan 26, 2012
Noted singer Asha Bhosle sings on the occasion of 63rd Republic Day. ...
11:52 AM, Jan 26, 2012
An impressive display of armour and unmanned aerial vehicles was on full display at the 63rd Republic Day parade on Thursday. ...
11:40 AM, Jan 26, 2012
Imphal: Suspected militants exploded a powerful bomb amid tight security in the capital complex in Imphal on the Republic Day on Thursday, but no casualty was reported. The bomb went off at about 9 am near Shamashakhi School area, police said. The militants also exploded two powerful bombs in Kakwa area in Imphal West district on Wednesday night, but none was injured. ...
11:07 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday paid a solemn tribute to soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the nation by laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. Prior to the start of the 63rd Republic Day parade showcasing India's military might and cultural diversity, Manmohan Singh drove to the tomb of the unknown soldier -- marked by a reversed rifle, standing on its...
10:46 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday became the third consecutive leader from South East Asia to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade. Shinawatra, who took over the reins of the Thai government in August 2011 at age 44, is in India on a two-day state visit beginning Wednesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. This is her first visit to India as...
10:41 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: India's Republic Day parade extended its route from the roads of New Delhi to the Google India homepage in the form of a doodle. The Google doodle commemorating India's 63rd Republic shows National Bravery Award winning children riding on the backs of decorated elephants, quite like the actual parade on Rajpath, New Delhi. The Google logo appears as a rangoli-like motif in the background. Nineteen of the 24...
10:04 AM, Jan 26, 2012
On the occasion of republic day, CNN_IBN conducted test to see how well we know our Republic. ...
09:39 AM, 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
Listen to the special song by the music composer Shantanu Moitra celebrating 63rd Republic Day. ...
08:46 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: Twenty Afghan children, who have seen war and violence in their country, will be exposed to democracy and India's cultural diversity on Thursday at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The Indian embassy in Kabul has sent these 20 children to see India where they will see both ancient and modern structures here including the metro rail to get a feel of how democracy helps in development...
08:25 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: Lieutenant Navdeep Singh, who displayed his indomitable spirit, determination and exceptional bravery while putting down the terrorists and making the supreme sacrifice for the nation, on Thursday conferred with the highest gallantry award. Lieutenant Navdeep Singh laid down his life fighting terrorists during an anti-infiltration operation along LOC in Gurez Sector of north Kashmir. He was awarded the Ashok Chakra on the Republic Day. President Pratibha Patil presented...
08:09 AM, Jan 26, 2012
