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Indian Army launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Saturday after terrorists fired a few rounds, officials said.

Republic Day on January 26, 2025. The day is a time to reflect on our nation's remarkable journey towards democracy, growth, development and the values written in our Constitution.

civil defence personnel have been awarded different categories of gallantry and service medals on the eve of the Republic Day, according to a government statement issued on Saturday. These include 95 gallantry medals.

Republic Day, there will be much speechifying about 'the world's largest democracy' and the 'sacred text' that is the Constitution. But if you let the rhetoric cool a bit and let facts do the talking, we may be looking the other way to avoid being caught looking uncomfortable as a democratic nation. PRS Legislative Research's annual report, 'The Annual Review of State Laws' for 2023 released last year, shows that state assemblies met for 23 days in 2023. As many as 12 states met for less than 100 hrs that year. 44% of all bills were passed on the day of introduction or the very next day, giving debates a short shrift. In 2002, a committee set up to review the working of the Constitution recommended that houses of state legislatures with less than 70 members should meet for at least 50 days in a year, and other houses meet for at least 90 days.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At the Constitution Museum in Sonipat, Haryana, the main aim is to connect people from all walks of life with the document that unites us as a republic. Intertwined with audio-visual presentations and panels of information about the drafting of the Constitution are works of contemporary art inspired by what lies within the document’s pages.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For the winter holiday homework, my daughter’s class was asked to study the Preamble and find out more about fundamental rights, duties and the drafting of the Constitution. They did not just have to learn about the text but also respond to the artwork on the borders as well.

water warriors" from across the nation have been invited as special guests to attend the grand 76th Republic Day Parade here and meet Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil, officials said. These individuals have played pivotal roles in transforming their communities through the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) which aims to provide safe and sustainable drinking water to every household, they said.

As India gears up to celebrate its 76th Republic Day, shoppers have an additional reason to cheer. Croma, the electronics and home appliances retailer, has rolled out its annual Republic Day Sale, offering significant price drops and cashback deals across a wide range of products. The sale, which runs from January 16 to 26, 2025, is available in-store, online at Croma’s website, and on Tata Neu.

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sub-conventional aerial platforms has been prohibited over the national capital in view of Republic Day celebrations, a Delhi Police statement read. The restriction, which came in effect on January 18, will remain in force until February 1, according to an order issued by the Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora.

foreign interference inquiry on Thursday describe widespread threats and harassment of Canadian Sikhs by the government of India, much of it coordinated by diplomatic missions.Witnesses told the Hogue Commission behind closed doors India had threatened their families, spied on temples and meddled in Canada’s elections, according to the newly unsealed documents.India “interferes in Canada because there is no reason not to,” one witness told the commission, adding that “the Canadian government has been largely impotent in the face of interference.”“There have been no consequences.”The documents summarize hundreds of written submissions received from Canadians during public consultations and meetings with more than 100 members of diaspora communities.They included Chinese, Iranian and Ukrainian participants, but the statements of Sikh Canadians are particularly noteworthy, providing a community-level view of the alleged tactics of the Indian government.Indian foreign interference has seen “an acceleration” since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, with high-ranking officials vowing that “dissidents in other countries would be eliminated,” one witness said.Canada has labeled India the second most serious foreign interference threat to the country, behind only China.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in a joint statement on Wednesday confirmed that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Flipkart Monumental sale 2025 has been announced ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations. Though the sale starts from January 14, Plus and VIP members are eligible for “12 hours early access,” Flipkart has announced. The Walmart-owned e-commerce platform will put up all iPhones—that are currently available for sale in India—on discount during the period.

Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time by solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates using a small gas lamp

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday said there was a lot of expectation from the country's youth, especially with India moving forward in a quest to acquire its manifest destiny of becoming a great power. Addressing a ceremony at the Republic Day NCC Camp, he praised the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and said it had gone from strength to strength while «immensely contributing» to the nation since its 1948 inception.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the Republic Day weekend nears,executives at The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, 8,825 feet above sea level in Gulmarg, are preparing for a huge rush of tourists. After a disappointing winter at the start of 2024, the hotel expects to see most of its regular rooms sold out for the weekend, with only a handful of suites, priced at ₹3-7 lakh a night, likely to remain unavailable.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. China’s President Xi Jinping had a message for Taiwan in his New Year’s speech. “We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same family," he said.

Republic Day 2025 marks India’s celebration of its adoption of the Constitution, an occasion that resonates with national pride and unity. This year’s festivities promise grandeur and innovation, like ever year, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage, technological advancements, and the spirit of democracy. The celebrations will include the iconic Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, featuring spectacular tableaux from states and union territories, breathtaking military displays, and cultural performances by schoolchildren. The Beating Retreat ceremony, a historic tradition held at Vijay Chowk, will cap the celebrations, featuring mesmerising performances by military bands and a poignant display of patriotism.