Jawans during the full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi

The tableau of the Ministry of Biotechnology at Rajpath

Army tank during the full dress rehearsal on Saturday

The tableau of CRPF at Rajpath

NSG commando during the dress rehearsal on Saturday

ITBP personnel rehearse for the upcoming Republic Day Parade

The tableau of the Indian Army passes through the Rajpath in New Delhi

Sarang team of the Indian Air Force flypast

Indian Army&amp;#39;s tanks and equipment

Rafale of the Indian Air Force flypast at Rajpath

With just two days to go for Republic Day, India is all set to display its military might at the annual parade

The tableau of the Indian Army passes through the Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade-2021, in New Delhi on Saturday.

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In pictures: Republic Day Parade preparations in full swing at New Delhi

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The changes are worrying advocates for vulnerable groups, who say Meta's decision to scale back content moderation could lead to real-word harms.
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The changes come at a time when the Finance Ministry is working on the the Union Budget, scheduled for presentation on February 1. Wednesday's reshuffle is seen as the government's strategic adjustments as it gears up for the crucial financial planning period ahead.
Chawla, a 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Bihar cadre, was appointed as the revenue secretary only on December 25 last year. He was then working as the Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals.
He will also hold additional charge of the pos

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After a slew of scandals in his term spanning three years, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned from office in July. Johnson was succeeded by Liz Truss, who took over the office in September.
						
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In pictures: Republic Day Parade preparations in full swing at New Delhi

With just two days to go for Republic Day, India is all set to display its military might at the annual parade

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