Page 24 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
Trump unlikely to accept PM Modi's Republic Day invitation: Sources
The sources said India has already shortlisted names of two-three heads of states for extending the invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade
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India invites Donald Trump to be Chief Guest at R Day celebrations in 2019
The US side is yet to respond to the invitation
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India invites Trump for R-Day: When events replace serious foreign policy
By inviting Trump, the Modi government is betraying its lack of gumption on the foreign policy front
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Modi invites Donald Trump to be chief guest for Republic Day 2019: Report
Washington is said to have indicated to New Delhi that the Trump administration is favourably considering the invite
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Clashes in London as British Lord demands Azad Kashmir, Khalistan on R-Day
The counter-protesters questioned Lord Nazir on how he was making a mockery of the British system by openly playing Pakistan's game
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BJP fumes as Kejriwal unveils Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi on R-Day
Kejriwal had unveiled portraits of 70 eminent individuals including India's freedom fighters, revolutionaries and heroes at the Delhi Assembly
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Republic Day at UN: Russia, China, Pak diplomats attend India's reception
The US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, was the only P-5 country envoy not to attend the impressive Republic Day reception hosted by India
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Republic Day 2018: India showcases military might before 10 Asean leaders
It was for the first time that 10 guests of honour -- from all 10 Asean countries -- were invited for the annual official celebrations
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Republic Day seating row: Rahul says 'not bothered', Congress cries foul
Rahul Gandhi was seated in the sixth row, along with Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad
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The new idiom of patriotism
As I listen to Loknaad's music, I realise that patriotism isn't (or shouldn't) be an unquestioning love for one's nation
In 27 newspapers, Narendra Modi highlights deepening of ASEAN ties
PM's article, published in 10 nations, highlights India's 'Look East' policy
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India's growing stature on show as Asean leaders attend Republic Day parade
The Asean leaders joined President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Republic Day parade, making it an unprecedented event
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No sweets exchanged with Pakistan at Wagah border on Republic Day: BSF
The BSF and Pakistan Rangers have been traditionally sharing sweets on the occasion of Republic Day, Independence Day, Diwali, Eid and other festivals
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Roaring flypast by IAF planes stun visitors at 69th Republic Day Parade
The flypast culminated with a lone Su-30 MKI, flying at a speed of 900 kmph, split the sky with a 'vertical charlie'
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BSF's 'Seema Bhawani' stuns spectators at Republic Day Parade
President Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Asean leaders present on the dais and other dignitaries in the audience too applauded the women bikers
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Republic Day programmes in Jammu and Kashmir pass off peacefully
The celebrations were under threat as intelligence inputs had suggested that a non-Kashmiri female suicide bomber might try to disrupt the parade
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R-Day: India's military might, cultural prowess enthrall Asean leaders
The parade ceremony commenced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate to pay homage to the fallen soldier
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Republic Day Parade ends with air show; BSF women bikers win hearts
Marching contingents, strategic defence weaponry and colourful tableaux were on display as India celebrated its 69th Republic Day
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Republic Day 2018: BSF refuses to exchange sweets with Pakistani rangers
Tension continues to prevail along the IB and LoC for the past few months due to repeated ceasefire violations
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Fortress Delhi: Snipers, hit teams, 60,000 personnel deployed for R-Day
The police is also using counter-drone technology to thwart any attack or identify any suspicious flying object
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