Page 23 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
PM Narendra Modi, Arun Jaitley greet citizens on 70th Republic Day
The Republic Day parade will begin with the laying of a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate by the Prime Minister
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Republic Day 2019: 'Nari shakti', military might on display at parade
India's 70th Republic Day: Theme for the Republic Day celebrations this year was the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Catch LIVE updates on R-Day celebrations
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Republic Day: Anti-drone tech, women commandos, snipers deployed in Delhi
Following the arrest of 2 suspected JeM members who were planning to carry out terror strikes in the city during the Republic Day celebrations, Delhi has been placed under high-security cover
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Republic Day: Entry, exit at 4 Delhi Metro stations closed for a few hours
The Central Secretariat station can only be used for interchange facility for passengers
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The price of majoritarianism
What do I mean by the word majoritarian? I mean the attitude that the religious majority is entitled to a certain degree of primacy
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Tech's toll on humanity
This week we saw a very different kind of response to people screaming for help as the waters rushed over their heads. A boat carrying 33 pilgrims capsized in a river in Karwar in Karnataka
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The art of unification
The popular nationalistic upsurge led to Abanindranath Tagore rejecting his training in Western art practice in search for one that was more indigenous
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Which Delhi routes to avoid on Republic Day? Police issues traffic advisory
The traffic police have deployed 3,000 personnel to manage route diversions and ensure a safe and secure passage for the visiting dignitaries
 "Which Delhi routes to avoid on Republic Day? Police issues traffic advisory")
Joy of seeing the tricolour fly
Our collection of flags comes off the streets, bought from urchins who festoon themselves with the tricolour in the hope of making an extra buck around this time
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The Republic has weathered plenty of storms and will see plenty more
This is traditionally the time to reflect on our history and make fun of the floats
Republic Day: 855 police personnel decorated; 149 get gallantry medals
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were also decorated posthumously
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Delhi cops foil terror attack plot on Republic Day; arrest JeM terrorists
Initial input of this operation came from Laxmi Nagar area of Delhi
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Alleged JeM member arrested for planning attacks in Delhi on Republic Day
The arrest was made after police got a tip-off that a JeM terrorist, the mastermind behind a series of grenade attacks in Srinagar, was planning similar terror strikes in heavy footfall areas in Delhi
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Security stepped up at Delhi Metro, IGI airport ahead of Republic Day
At a number of metro stations, passengers were being frisked twice, first manually and then with a hand-held metal detector
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Practise, perfect: Pictures of dress rehearsal for Republic Day Parade
The full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade Celebrations-2019 was held from Vijay Chowk to the Red Fort
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South African President arrives Fri, to be guest of honour at Republic Day
During the visit, the South African President and PM Modi will hold extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global issues
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In pictures: Highlights from Republic Day Parade 2019 rehearsal at Rajpath
The Navy tableau at the Republic Day celebrations will showcase models of the state-of-the-art assets such as MiG-29K multi-role fighter aircraft, a Kolkata-class ship and a Kalvari-class submarine
 "In pictures: Highlights from Republic Day Parade 2019 rehearsal at Rajpath")
Airspace closure for Republic Day to hit over 840 flights in Delhi: Report
The airspace over Delhi remains closed for commercial flights due to on-going rehearsals in the run-up to the Republic Day on January 26
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South African President, not Trump, to be Republic Day chief guest
India was not exclusively looking at Trump's presence at the Republic Day celebrations
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Modi's diplomacy lacks gravitas: Congress on Trump declining R-Day invite
Trump is unlikely to accept India's invitation to be the chief guest at the parade, sources said Sunday
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