Page 22 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
The Republic remains alive
Far from being distant, wordy and inaccessible, the Constitution today is becoming a popular document for large sections of India, just as it always was for Dalits.
Indian embassy in Beijing cancels R-Day ceremony over coronavirus outbreak
The Indian mission on Friday took to social media to announce the cancelation of the celebrations scheduled for January 26
 "Indian embassy in Beijing cancels R-Day ceremony over coronavirus outbreak")
Top events today: Bolsonaro's India visit, Maharashtra bandh, and more
Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Friday
 "Top events today: Bolsonaro's India visit, Maharashtra bandh, and more")
Delhi sees traffic jams as roads shut due to Republic Day dress rehearsal
There was heavy traffic congestion at Dhaula Kuan, Bhikaji Cama Place and Pragati Maidan as several roads were shut
 "Delhi sees traffic jams as roads shut due to Republic Day dress rehearsal")
Brazilian President Bolsonaro on four-day visit to India from Jan 24
Bolsonaro will be accompanied by seven ministers, top officials and a large business delegation
 "Brazilian President Bolsonaro on four-day visit to India from Jan 24")
Amazon-Future tie-up spans verticals, initiatives; joint marketing on cards
Amazon is also pushing its Amazon Now app aggressively to its Prime members, for which it has enlisted Big Bazaar as its delivery partner
 "Amazon-Future tie-up spans verticals, initiatives; joint marketing on cards")
In a first, Kolkata Port Trust tableau to take part in Republic Day parade
The oldest surviving major port in the country, which completed 150 years in November last year, will showcase its rich history
 "In a first, Kolkata Port Trust tableau to take part in Republic Day parade")
Major attack averted ahead of R-Day with arrest of 5 terrorists: J&K police
The five men, who were were working towards executing sensational incidents like terror attacks and causing IED explosions, were nabbed in two phases, police said
 "Major attack averted ahead of R-Day with arrest of 5 terrorists: J&K police")
Republic Day: Capt Tania Shergill to become first woman parade adjutant
A parade adjutant is responsible for the parade
 "Republic Day: Capt Tania Shergill to become first woman parade adjutant")
Inter-state police meeting held in Delhi ahead of R-Day, assembly polls
The main objective of the meeting was to address the issues related to policing in the National Capital Region
 "Inter-state police meeting held in Delhi ahead of R-Day, assembly polls")
Wrong R-Day chief guest?
On any other day the Brazilian President would be very welcome. On Republic Day, however, I would have preferred a person I can look up to
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is 2020 Republic Day chief guest
During his meeting with Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Modi invited the President of Brazil to be the chief guest at the Republic Day in 2020. Bolsonaro accepted the invitation with pleasure
Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro to be chief guest at India's 2020 Republic Day
Prime Minister Modi invited Bolsonaro to the Republic Day, 2020
 "Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro to be chief guest at India's 2020 Republic Day")
In pictures: Highlights from 70th Republic Day Parade in Delhi
It was a dazzling display of 'Nari Shakti' during the Republic Day parade on Saturday as an all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles created history by marching down the Rajpath
 "In pictures: Highlights from 70th Republic Day Parade in Delhi")
Republic Day: In a first, IAF flies plane using bio-jet fuel during parade
In a significant move, the use of indigenously produced biofuel for military aircraft has been cleared after months of exhaustive ground and flight trials
 "Republic Day: In a first, IAF flies plane using bio-jet fuel during parade")
Cheers greet standing salute stunt by first woman biker at Republic Day
The amazing formations on wheels included Video Conference, Yoga, Lotus, and a Human Pyramid
 "Cheers greet standing salute stunt by first woman biker at Republic Day")
After 2018 fiasco, Rahul Gandhi gets front row seat at 70th Republic Day
Rahul Gandhi earlier took to Twitter to wish the countrymen on Republic Day
 "After 2018 fiasco, Rahul Gandhi gets front row seat at 70th Republic Day")
Republic Day: India exhibits diversity, history, military might at Rajpath
South African President Ramaphosa was the chief guest at the 90-minute celebrations marking the anniversary of the day
 "Republic Day: India exhibits diversity, history, military might at Rajpath")
Republic Day 2019: PM Modi breaks protocol to greet people at Rajpath
The Prime Minister started his walk soon after President Ram Nath Kovind and his South African counterpart and chief guest at the Republic Day parade, Cyril Ramaphosa, left Rajpath
 "Republic Day 2019: PM Modi breaks protocol to greet people at Rajpath")
Republic Day 2019: President Kovind confers Ashoka Chakra on Nazir Wani
Under intense hail of bullets from the terrorists, Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani eliminated the 'district commander' of the Lashkar-e-Taiba and one foreign terrorist in a daring display of raw courage
 "Republic Day 2019: President Kovind confers Ashoka Chakra on Nazir Wani")
