Over the years, several world leaders have graced their presence at India's Republic Day. This includes former US President Barack Obama, former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Popular Indian actress Vyjayantimala Bali; actor, film producer, and former politician Konidela Chiranjeevi; and classical Bharata Natyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam have also been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan on Thursday.
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that democracy implies a diversity of culture, belief and practices and the ethos of "our Republic" brings together more than 1.4 billion people to live as one family
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, megastar Konidela Chiranjeevi, famous actor of yesteryears Vyjayantimala Bali are among personalities who have been honoured with Padma Vibhushan in the awards announced by the government on Thursday on the eve of 75th Republic Day
The Padma Awards 2024 were announced on Republic Day eve, Thursday. For this year, the President has approved the conferment of 132 Padma Awards, including 2 duo cases (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one).
Kartavya Path in the national capital is set to witness the nation's Aatmanirbhar's military prowess and growing 'Nari Shakti' on the occasion of Republic Day tomorrow.
Hailing the ties between India and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is a matter of great pride that French President Emmanuel Macron will be taking part in the 75th Republic Day celebrations tomorrow here in New Delhi.
Weighing in on the TMC and AAP's decisions to go it alone in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, deepening the cracks in the INDIA bloc, Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale on Thursday called it a 'big jolt' to the Opposition alliance.