Agreeing to hear on Monday the plea filed by Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia for anticipatory bail in a drug case, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Punjab government not to take any coercive action against him till then while granting interim protection from arrest. ....

The Tamil Nadu school education department is contemplating reopening schools for classes 10-12 from February as board exams are scheduled for May. ....

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi has written to Twitter questioning its policy on suppressing his reach to his followers and not curbing hate speeches in the country. ....

The troopers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Wednesday celebrated the 73rd Republic Day, 2022 at the icy heights of Himalayas with zeal and vigour, from the heights ranging from 12,000 to 17,500 feet. ....

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday after hoisting the national flag in western Tripura said that the saffron colour lying at the top of India's National Flag depicts strength and courage, sacrifice and zeal, which could be seen in the life and philosophy of our ancient kings as well as freedom fighters. ....

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday that the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has responded positively on handing over of missing Arunachal Pradesh teenager Miram Taron and suggested a place of release. ....

The ongoing protest by job aspirants and students on Wednesday turned violent when a large number of agitators set several coaches of New Delhi-bound Shramjeevi Express train on fire in Bihar's Gaya. ....

Republic Day 2022: With 59 cameras, including one fixed on the dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, public broadcaster Doordarshan beamed LIVE every bit of action of the Republic Day parade which featured a fly-past by 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) over the iconic Rajpath. Here is all that happened during India's 73rd R-day celebrations:- ....

The flypast witnessing 75 aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force and displaying a number of formations left people stunned at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade on January 26. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wore a cap from Uttarakhand and a stole from Manipur on the Republic Day function. ....

The Congress seems divided on the Padma Bhushan award conferred to its leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, party leader Kapil Sibal has come out in open support of Azad after cryptic tweets by Jairam Ramesh. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the National War Memorial (NWM) on Wednesday morning, officially commencing the 73rd Republic Day parade. At NWM, the Prime Minister paid tributes to the fallen heroes. ....

Stones were hurled at the convoy of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manindar Pal Singh at Chur village in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district during campaigning. ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended their wishes to the people on the occasion of Republic Day. ....

West Bengal IPS officer Nagendra Tripathi, who told Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that he would "not let any black spot on his police uniform", along with two IAS officers and another IPS officer of the state, were on Tuesday conferred the National Awards for the Best Electoral Practices for 2021-22 for their efficiency in conducting the Assembly polls last year. ....

Bharatiya Kisan Union National Spokesperson, Rakesh Tikait has said that the ""Hindu-Muslim" and "Jinnah" rhetoric will be kept alive in the state only till the state Assembly elections." ....

After former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya on Tuesday refused to accept the Padma Bhushan bestowed upon him the government of India on the eve of Republic Day, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has taken a jibe at party colleague Ghulam Nabi Azad, who has also been awarded the Padma Bhushan. ....

President Ram Nath Kovind will lead the nation in celebrating India's 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday (January 26). ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that all 'Panna Pramukhs' (head of each page of voter list) of the BJP should make an effort to know each and every member (voter) present in their panna (page). ....

Senior Congress leader R.P.N. Singh resigned from the party on Tuesday, a day after being named as one of the party's star campaigners. ....