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When is Republic Day

Republic Day of India is celebrated on January 26 to mark the day when the Constitution of India came into effect.

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Why is Republic Day celebrated?
 
The Constitution of India, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, came into effect on January 26, 1950. This completed India's transition towards becoming an independent republic with a democratic government system. January 26 was also chosen as the day to mark Republic Day because it had been on this day that the Indian National Congress (INC) proclaimed the Declaration of Indian Independence in
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Foxconn chairman Young Liu meets PM Modi, discusses India investment plan

Liu had also visited India in July last year to attend the Semicon India conclave where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 6:37 PM IST

Republic Day 2024: Beating Retreat ceremony gets underway in Delhi

The Raisina Hills in the heart of the national capital reverberated with the sound of captivating and foot-tapping Indian tunes played by military and paramilitary bands

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Updated On : 29 Jan 2024 | 5:50 PM IST

Resetting the Republic

Legatees of political forces Indira Gandhi locked up during Emergency are now redefining some of India's foundational principles. They can be challenged, just as she was in the 1970s

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 9:30 AM IST

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Beating Retreat ceremony

The Delhi Police has made elaborate traffic arrangements for the Beating Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Monday

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 7:36 AM IST

Comfort of India-France friendship will illuminate path forward: President

Murmu received Emmanuel Macron, the President of the French Republic at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here and hosted a banquet in his honour

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 11:52 PM IST

Retailers expect to shrug off January blues over Republic Day weekend

Electronics and consumer durables are also expected to witness a rise in sales and customers are expected to pick-up more mobile phones this long weekend

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 12:09 AM IST

Republic Day parade 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

The parade began at 10.30 am with the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 10:00 PM IST

Nari Shakti and military prowess take centre stage at Republic Day parade

The parade had themes of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) and 'Bharat - Loktantra Ki Matruka' (India - the mother of democracy)

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 8:59 PM IST

Putin commends privileged strategic ties between Russia and India on R-Day

According to Putin, India has achieved impressive success in the socio-economic sphere, as well as in the fields of research and technology

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 8:41 PM IST

Yoga guru to Sanskrit scholar: Prestigious Padma awards' French bond

These French nationals include 100-year-old yoga exponent Charlotte Chopin and Kiran Vyas, the 79-year-old veteran yoga and Ayurveda practitioner

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

Panchayats should develop sources of revenue: Union minister Giriraj Singh

He underlined that panchayats can play a huge role in achieving the SDGs and said that they should look at 'Jan Bhagidari' (people's participation) for meeting these targets

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 7:36 PM IST

World leaders congratulate India on R-Day, laud progress in bilateral ties

In a message to President Droupadi Murmu, the British King Charles III said he cherishes the close bond shared between the two countries

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 6:46 PM IST

'Padma awards for 4 people from France shows strength of ties with India'

The Padma awards were announced on Thursday, the day French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 6:04 PM IST

75th Republic Day: King Charles says he looks forward to working with India

Congratulating India on a successful G20 presidency last year, King Charles III said, I look forward to our countries continuing to work together to tackle the world's most pressing global challenges

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 4:32 PM IST

Ram temple, G-20, Bharat Ratna: Top quotes of Prez Murmu's R-Day address

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday praised the recent inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya during her Republic Day Eve address to the nation

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 4:25 PM IST

R-Day parade: 1500 dancers performed folk dances at Kartavya Path

A group consisting of 1500 dancers delivered a powerful message of unity in diversity through their mesmerizing acts

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 2:53 PM IST

Republic Day 2024: J-K govt announces awards for 36 individuals of UT

Thirty-six people, including para archer and Arjuna Awardee Sheetal Devi, were selected for government awards in Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Republic Day.

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 2:42 PM IST

Republic Day parade tableaux feature Ram Lalla, 500-yr-old 'Mother Market'

President Droupadi Murmu, leading the ceremonial parade celebrations, drew a crowd of 77,000 guests. French President Emmanuel Macron graced the event as the chief guest

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 2:27 PM IST

India displays military might, women power, diversity on Republic Day

For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent marched down the Kartavya Path, reflecting the country's growing 'Nari Shakti' (women power)

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 2:13 PM IST

PM Modi walks down Kartavya Path after conclusion of 75th R-Day parade

PM Modi also crossed over to other side of the Kartavya Path where he was greeted by excited audience as they clicked pictures

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 1:37 PM IST