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Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Shopian, J&K

Delhi reports 7,498 new COVID cases, 29 deaths in last 24 hours

Bikram Singh Majithia to contest Punjab election against Navjot Singh Sidhu, says Sukhbir Singh Badal

Kerala reports 49,771 new COVID cases, 63 deaths in last 24 hours

5 persons trapped after 5-storey building collapse in a locality of Bandra (East), Mumbai

Mumbai police books Google CEO Sundar Pichai & 5 others for Copyright Act violation

Govt notifies drone certification scheme to make certification convenient & transparent

CBT 2 exam aspirants vandalize train over alleged irregularities in Railway exam in Gaya, Bihar

Goa TMC General Secretary Adv Yatish Naik resigns from the party

President Kovind's Bodyguard horse Virat retires from service today

Parliamentary Affairs Minister convenes all-party meeting on 31st January

ANI reported that Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has convened an all-party meeting (via video conferencing) on 31st January, ahead of the Budget Session of the Parliament.

First woman fighter pilot on the Rafale combat aircraft at the IAF tableau today

ANI reported that the first woman fighter pilot on the Rafale combat aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh, is at the Indian Air Force (IAF) tableau today.

Indian Navy tableau participates in the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath

Indian Navy tableau participated in the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, reported ANI. The tableau is designed with an aim to showcase the multi-dimensional capabilities of the Navy as well as highlight key inductions under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

Assam Regiment contingent marches down the Rajpath on Republic Day

ANI reported that the Assam Regiment contingent is marching down the Rajpath on Republic Day. This contingent comprises troops from all seven North Eastern States. It has been a three-time winner of Republic Day Parade.

Four Mi-17V5 helicopters flying in a wineglass formation at Republic Day parade

ANI reported that four Mi-17V5 helicopters of the 155 Helicopter Unit are flying in a wineglass formation at the Republic Day parade.

President Kovind leads the nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day

President Ram Nath Kovind lead the nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day, reported ANI. The 21-Gun Salute was presented by Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment.

BSF, Pakistan Army exchange sweets and greetings at Attari-Wagah border on India's 73rd Republic Day

ANI reported that the Border Security Force & Pakistan Army exchanged sweets and greetings at the Attari-Wagah border on India's 73rd Republic Day.

Defence Minister shares greeting on Republic Day

News agency ANI quoted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as saying, "I extend my greetings to all Indians on this Republic Day. I also pay tributes to all those brave soldiers who laid their lives for the country."

Railway Ministry stays exams of Non-Technical Popular Categories after students' protest

According to the Ministry of Railways, examinations of Non-Technical Popular Categories & Level 1 of Railway Recruitment Board have been stayed in the wake of students' protest, reported ANI. A committee has been formed to listen to the candidates who cleared or failed. It will give a report to the Ministry.

2,85,914 new Covid cases, 665 deaths and 2,99,073 recoveries in the last 24 hours

According to ANI, India reported 2,85,914 new Covid cases, 665 deaths and 2,99,073 recoveries in the last 24 hours. This takes the number of active cases to 22,23,018, the daily positivity rate to 16.16%, and the total vaccination to 1,63,58,44,536.

India celebrates 73rd Republic Day

Today, India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day. ANI reported that the Parade at Rajpath will begin at 1030 hours.