A video of Jadhav is going viral, where she is seen reprimanding minister Girish Mahajan for what she calls ‘a deliberate attempt’ to not mention Dr Ambedkar on Republic Day.
On the 77th Republic Day, 7 individuals from Telangana were awarded for their contributions in science, engineering, medicine, arts, and social service.
Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.
13 Padma awards went to Tamil Nadu followed by Bengal, 11, Kerala, 8, & Assam, 5. All these states are headed to polls & so is Puducherry which had one personality in the list.
Who was the chief guest at India's 1st Republic Day parade? 26 Jan was picked to honour which event? As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, take this quiz by ThePrint.
On 26 January 1966, Indira Gandhi delivered a speech that was broadcast over All India Radio. This was her first address to the nation after becoming India’s first woman prime minister.
António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, are chief guests at this year’s parade.
Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.
I would like to see a female field marshal in future.