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- Entertainment
Tollywood actor Balakrishna honoured with Padma Bhushan
Amaravati: One of the top Tollywood actors and Andhra Pradesh legislator Nandamuri Balakrishna has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for his contributions to the field of art. Popular as…
- Sports
Padma Bhushan for PR Sreejesh, Ashwin among 4 to get Padma Shri
New Delhi: Former men’s hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a…
- India
In Republic Day address to nation, President bats for ‘One Nation One Election’
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, January 25, advocated for the “One Nation One Election” initiative, asserting it has the potential to redefine “good governance” by promoting consistency in governance, preventing…
- Featured News
Nizam VII embraced change with magnanimity; presented poetic tribute to India’s Republic Day
Hyderabad: India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950 marked by grand festivities across the country. While Delhi witnessed a majestic parade at Rajpath, Hyderabad commemorated the occasion in its unique way…
- Middle East
Millions of Indian expats in UAE set to celebrate 76th Republic Day
Millions of Indians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will observe India’s 76th Republic Day with cultural ceremonies on Sunday, January 26. The Emirates witnesses its most extensive Non-Resident Indian (NRI)…
- Photos
Photos: Rehearsal for Republic Day Parade 2025
New Delhi: Security forces in Ranchi participated in rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade 2025 on Sunday. Meanwhile, near the International Border in Jammu, self-help group members crafted vibrant tricolours. India gears…
- India
Watch: PM Modi praises Egypt girl for singing ‘Desh Rangeela’ on R-Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised a patriotic song rendered by an Egyptian girl at India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations in Cairo. Dressed in traditional Indian attire, Kariman sang…
- India
MP’s Dalit sarpanch says not allowed to unfurl Tricolour on R-Day
Bhopal: A village sarpanch in Madhya Pradesh has alleged that he wasn’t allowed to unfurl the Tricolour on the occasion of the Republic Day because he belongs to a Dalit family. The…
- Telangana
Telangana govt to release 231 prisoners under special remission
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Friday, January 26, announced the premature release of 231 prisoners, comprising 212 life convicts and 19 non-life convicts, who have demonstrated good conduct. This decision was made…