Watch: Mamata Banerjee alleges Kolkata police band ‘not allowed’ to perform inside Bengal governor’s residence; Raj Bhavan clarifies | India News – The Times of India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during celebrations of the 76th Republic Day, in Kolkata. (PTI) NEW DELHI: A controversy arose at the West Bengal governor’s residence in Kolkata during Republic Day celebrations after chief minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Kolkata police musical band was initially not allowed entry to perform at the event…

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Indians in London counter pro-Khalistan protest with ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ outside high commission | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A protest by pro-Khalistan supporters on Sunday outside the Indian High Commission in London during the Republic Day celebrations was met with a strong counter-protest by the Indian diaspora. The Khalistani demonstrators gathered to stage a protest against the Indian government, chanting slogans and carrying banners calling for the establishment of a separate…

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76th Republic Day: PM Modi dons yellow-red striped ‘safa’ and brown jacket | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi opted for a red and yellow striped “safa” complemented by a brown bandhgala jacket with a pocket square for the 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday.The prime minister’s Republic Day and Independence Day appearances have consistently featured distinctive and vivid turbans.Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to…

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Watch: Indonesia delegation sings ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ at President Murmu’s banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: An Indonesian delegation performed the iconic Bollywood song ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai‘ at a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, adding a cultural touch to the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries.The event at Rashtrapati Bhavan, held in honour of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, was also attended by senior…

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Padma Awards 2025: Government announces first list of Padma Shri awardees; see full list | India News – The Times of India

Harvinder Singh (left), Jagdish Joshila (center), and Neerja Bhatla NEW DELHI: The Union government on Saturday released the first list of Padma Award winners on the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations. The list includes several unsung heroes, such as 100-year-old freedom fighter, a fruit farmer from Noklak, and a Paralympian, among others. Among…

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