Page 25 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
Google Doodle marks Republic Day 2018, designed by Delhi-based illustrator
The overall outline and motifs of the doodle are a tribute to Mughal architecture
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Republic Day 2018: Indian Army to receive 1 Kirti Chakra, 9 Shaurya Chakras
Major Vijayan Bist of the 4th Battalion, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, will be conferred with the Kirti Chakra, the second highest peacetime decoration of India
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We, the people: Indians must go back to values enshrined in Constitution
Liberal values require open debate, open discussion, and open dissent
Republic Day: Metro services at Mandi house, Patel Chowk stations curtailed
All parking lots in the Metro stations will remain closed from 6 am on January 25 to 2 PM on Republic Day
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East by Southeast: Three challenges for India's 'Act East' policy
Going forward India may find that its economic interests may collide with its political interests even as China's presence will continue to cast a long shadow on India's relations with ASEAN
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Operation Clean Money: I-T dept to exhibit anti-black money drive on R-Day
The tableau will depict the I-T dept's Operation Clean Money, its salient features and people's contribution towards the drive
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Worried about Delhi traffic on R-Day? Google may help with alternate routes
Start 30 to 40 minutes early during peak hours to reach your destination on time, and 20 minutes during non-peak hours
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On Republic Day, India to showcase 'Act East' policy: Nirmala Sitharaman
"The prime minister's intention that the 'Look East' policy should now be the 'Act East' policy is really taking shape."
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Republic Day sales on Amazon, Flipkart to kick off on January 21
Amazon, as usual, has offered 12-hours early access to its Prime members starting the sale from Saturday afternoon
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Curbing China's hegemony: Modi invites ASEAN leaders for Republic Day
In 2014 the Modi govt had renamed the 'Look East Policy' to 'Act East Policy'
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R-Day closure: 100 flights to be cancelled daily between Jan 18-26 in Delhi
Approximately, 1,000 flights in the total of nine days and 15,000 passengers daily are likely to be affected by the shutdown
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Madras Engineer Group, CISF the best marching contingents on Republic Day
Arunachal, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship won first prize in tableaux category
Republic Day parade: 'Black cat' commandos of NSG makes debut
The commandos were given a rapturous round of applause by the spectators
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Republic Day celebrations marred by serial blasts in Assam, no casualty
There was no report of any casualty or damage to property in the low intensity blasts
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Republic Day parade: India displays military might, cultural diversity
Amid fears of possible terror attacks, a tight security blanket was thrown around the New Delhi
Tejas fighter debuts at Republic Day parade
3 fighter jets flew at a height of 300 metres from ground at a speed of 780 kmph in 'VIC' formation
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Republic Day: UAE contingent leads parade at Rajpath
Republic Day: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the Chief Guest
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Watch: India's first Republic Day, and 22 interesting facts about R-day
The Indian Constituent Assembly had adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949
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India's survival as a united nation for 70 yrs a miracle: Ramachandra Guha
58-year-old cautioned that democracy had now become all about losing or winning elections
Republic Day: Celebrations begin after PM pays tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti
Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi is the chief guest this year
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