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Salman Khan spends Republic Day with niece, nephew; listens to Maatrubhoomi song
On the occasion of Republic Day, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan took to Instagram and shared an adorable video with his niece Ayat and nephew Ahil. The video showed Salman spending…
Allu Arjun congratulates Mammootty, Padma Award winners
Actor Allu Arjun extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Padma Award winners, announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026. Taking to his X handle, Allu Arjun lauded the contributions…
Republic Day 2026: Kamal Haasan, Ram Charan, Jr NTR extend heartfelt wishes
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday. On the special occassion, several celebrities took to their social media handle to extend their best wishes. Kamal Haasan shared heartfelt message,…
‘Rana Baali’: Vijay Deverakonda unveils fierce avatar; film to hit theatres on September 11
The makers of actor Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming film VD 14 on Monday unveiled the film’s title as ‘Rana Baali’ and announced its release date, marking a major reveal on the…
Information and Broadcasting Ministry Tableau at R-Day Parade showcased India’s storytelling legacy
Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s tableau at the Republic Day parade titled “Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti,” showcased India’s rich storytelling legacy, tracing its journey from ancient oral traditions to contemporary…
“Acts like these are punishable”: Mumbai Metro authorities call out Varun Dhawan for performing pull-ups inside a metro coach
The Mumbai Metro authorities called out actor Varun Dhawan for performing pull-ups inside a Mumbai Metro coach, following the success of his recently released film ‘Border 2.’ Taking to their…
Former Nepal monarch starts pilgrimage in Madhesh ahead of the March elections
Nepal’s former monarch Gyanendra Shah on Monday began a pilgrimage in Madhesh, performing Pooja at the Janaki Temple ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled in March. Shah was…
PM Modi thanks Cyprus President for R-Day greetings, looks forward to his India visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides for his warm wishes on India’s 77th Republic Day and expressed eagerness to welcome him to the country. In…
US envoy to India attends At Home reception hosted by President Murmu on R-Day
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday attended the At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted by President Droupadi Murmu. In a post on X, he thanked President Murmu…
Singapore High Commissioner hails India’s 77th Republic Day parade
Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong praised India’s Republic Day parade, describing it as “amazing.” In a post on X on Monday, the Singapore High Commissioner in India said, “Clear blue…
Trump hails Venezuela’s release of political prisoners as “powerful humanitarian gesture”
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) welcomed the ongoing release of political prisoners in Venezuela, saying the process was “gaining speed” and describing it as a “powerful humanitarian…
R-Day 2026: Army’s ‘Shaktibaan’ and ‘Divyastra’ debut at Kartavya Path; Akash, BrahMos also showcased
The Army’s advanced combat support elements, Shaktibaan and Divyastra, made their debut during the Republic Day parade as part of a transformation to introduce new battlefield structures aimed at closing…
President Murmu hosts ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu hosted the traditional “At Home” reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, European…
“Highly unfortunate”: J-K Congress president condemns Rahul Gandhi, Kharge’s seating in third row on Republic Day
Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra condemned the seating of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in the third row during…
Conference on caste, race at IIT Delhi faces flak; administration forms fact-finding committee
A conference on caste and race organised at IIT Delhi earlier this month has triggered sharp criticism over its content and choice of speakers, following which the institute has constituted…
“Padma Shri is turning point in my life”: Assam’s art director Nuruddin Ahmed
Assam’s sculptor and art director Nuruddin Ahmed, who has been conferred with the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of art, on Monday expressed gratitude to the people of Assam…
PM Modi shares highlights from 77th Republic Day parade celebrations in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared highlights from the 77th Republic Day celebrations held at Kartavya Path in the National Capital, emphasising the importance of strengthening constitutional values and advancing the…
Responsibility increases with it: Recipients express gratitude after being conferred with Padma Awards 2026
Reactions have been pouring in since the Centre announced the Padma Awards 2026 on Sunday. Several recipients of India’s highest civilian honour expressed gratitude to the government and reflected on…
“You can’t separate politics from sport”: Jonty Rhodes speaks on Bangladesh’s decision not to play in T20 WC 2026 in India
Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes on Saturday said that there is an attempt to keep politics out of sport, but it does not always succeed. His remarks came on…
“Team executed plans…”: Jemimah Rodrigues after DC’s 7-wicket victory over RCB
Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues praised her team’s execution and planning in their win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) on Saturday. She credited the…
“We are standing firm on government’s directive”: BCB Media Committe Chairman Amzad Hussain
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Media Committe Chairman, Amzad Hussain, on Saturday said that the ICC “did not respond positively” to their concerns and that they stand with the Bangladesh government’s…
“Aap zyada idhar udhar ja nahi sakte..”: Bhushan Kumar, Anurag Singh on reimagining the “iconic” ‘Border 2’
As ‘Border 2’ makes waves at the box office, producer Bhushan Kumar and director Anurag Singh spoke to ANI about the film, sharing insights into how the idea for the…
Manoj Joshi, Anil Sharma hail Chhattisgarh government’s vision for Chitrotpala International Film City in Naya Raipur
Veteran actor Manoj Joshi and director Anil Sharma have lauded the Chhattisgarh government’s decision to build the Chitrotpala International Film City in Naya Raipur, calling it a major boost for…
“The entire case is fabricated”: KRK’s lawyer on firing incident
Actor-producer Kamaal R. Khan, popularly known as KRK was sent to police custody till January 27 by a Bandra Court in connection with a firing incident in the Oshiwara area…