Ram temple construction committee chairman Nripendra Mishra's visit to Ayodhya begins today

Sonu Nigam, Sanjay Nirupam offer prayers at Ram Lalla

Singer Sonu Nigam and Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam visited Ayodhya to offer prayers at Ram Lalla site on January 24. They were accompanied by filmmaker Sandeep Ssingh. Nationwide donation campaign was launched by Vishva Hindu Parishad last year in December. Ram Temple's construction has been started after Ayodhya verdict and it would be finished before 2024.

Watch: Preview of tableaux participating in Republic Day parade

Republic Day is round the corner and the nation is gearing up to display its military might, rich culture at the annual parade on Rajpath. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Republic Day celebrations will be different from previous years. The number of participants will be lesser. This year, Rafale Jets of Indian Air Force will participate in the parade. Ladakh is all set to make its debut on Rajpath with a beautiful tableau depicting the iconic Thikse Monastery and its cultural heritage. Uttar Pradesh's tableau will showcase Ayodhya's cultural heritage and a model of Ram Temple being built in the city. Where the sacrifice of ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, will be depicted on Punjab's tableau, redevelopment work of Chandni Chowk will be displayed on the tableau of the national capital. 17 states and UTs tableaux will be displayed this year on January 26.

Replica of Ram Temple to be displayed in UP's Republic Day parade

Ahead of Republic Day parade on January 26, Uttar Pradesh's craftsmen are putting in their full effort to craft beautiful tableaus. Of these tableaus, the one which is the centre of attraction is the one which is carrying the Ram Temple replica. A replica of Ram Temple will be depicted in Uttar Pradesh's tableau which will be showcased in the Republic Day parade on January 26. The bedecked tableau is fronted by a sitting model of Maharishi Valmiki and the temple model is on the rear side. A glimpse of 'Deepotsav' and various other stories from Ramayana have also been showcased.

Watch: Monuments lit up on Republic Day eve in Delhi

On Republic Day eve, monuments such as Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate lightened up. The monuments were lightened up with colourful lights and looked enthralling. Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 every year.

Farmer protests spread to Mumbai: Congress, NCP leaders attend; cops stop march

As farmer protests on Delhi's borders crossed the 60-day mark, their compatriots in Maharashtra have started a mega demonstration. Farmers assembled at Mumbai's Azad Maidan to protest against the 3 recent agri-reform laws. Unlike Delhi, political leaders were present at the Mumbai stir. Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, and Maharashtra Congress chief Balasaheb Thorat were among those present. However, ruling alliance partner Shiv Sena did not send any senior leader to the protest. Later, the farmers' march to the Raj Bhavan was stopped by police. Watch the full video for more.

Will march on foot towards Parliament on Feb 01: Krantikari Kisan Union

Krantikari Kisan Union president Darshan Pal informed that the farmers will march on foot towards Parliament on February 01 in Delhi from different locations. "The Parliament session is going to take place and we will hold lot of programs during that time. But on February 01, we will march towards the Parliament. The budget will be presented that day. The January 26th parade will not end on that day itself. It will go on till January 27," said Darshan Pal during a press conference on January 25 ahead of Republic Day tractor rally.