Page 12 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
French President Emmanuel Macron to be chief guest for 2024 Republic Day
He will be the sixth French leader to grace the event
 "French President Emmanuel Macron to be chief guest for 2024 Republic Day")
Here is the list of Republic Day chief guests since Modi became PM
Republic Day celebrations: If Emmanuel Macron accepts the invitation, this will be the sixth time that a French President will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations
French President Emmanuel Macron set to be Republic Day chief guest
New Delhi's invitation to Macron for the Republic Day celebrations comes amid a rapid upswing in ties between the two countries including in areas of defence and security
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Biden unlikely to visit India on Republic Day, Quad summit in late 2024
In September, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited President Biden to be the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 next year
 "Biden unlikely to visit India on Republic Day, Quad summit in late 2024")
Duty on American apples relaxed as PM wanted Biden as R-Day guest: Omar
Ahead of the G20 Summit, the Centre announced the removal of additional duties on about half a dozen US products, including apples, walnuts, almonds and lentils
 "Duty on American apples relaxed as PM wanted Biden as R-Day guest: Omar")
Joe Biden invited to 75th Republic Day celebrations: US Ambassador
Garcetti did not confirm if the US had accepted India's invitation
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PM Modi invites US Prez to India's 2024 Republic Day celebrations: Garcetti
Garcetti said the invitation was extended to Biden by PM Modi on the sidelines of the bilateral that took place between the two leaders at the recently concluded G20 Summit
 "PM Modi invites US Prez to India's 2024 Republic Day celebrations: Garcetti")
India may invite Quad leaders as Republic Day guests next year: Report
A final call will be taken only after ascertaining the availability of the leaders
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman on two-day visit to Assam, Tripura from Friday
The Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate, which was announced on this year's Republic Day, will be awarded to 29 officers and staff of CBIC
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Women Naval officers shining in various roles and missions served by them
The panel discussion was held as part of side events ahead of the third meeting of the G20 Development Working Group, which will begin in Goa on Tuesday
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Next R-Day parade could see all-women contingents on Kartavya Path
Next year's Republic Day Parade here could see all-women marching and band contingents with authorities working on such a proposal for the ceremonial event to be held at Kartavya Path, sources said
 "Next R-Day parade could see all-women contingents on Kartavya Path")
Only women contingents to be part of 2024 R-Day parade: Defence Ministry
In an effort to encourage female participation in various sectors, the govt decided that Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path will see participation only by women in march pasts
 "Only women contingents to be part of 2024 R-Day parade: Defence Ministry")
Republic Day 2024: Only females to be part of marching contingents, bands
The Defence Ministry has apprised other ministries including Home Affairs, Culture and Urban Development about the decision to hold the all women parade in the coming year
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Rs 28,36,980 revenue generated from sale of tickets for R-Day parade
Revenue generated from the sale of tickets for the Republic Day parade and Beating Retreat ceremony in 2023 stood at Rs 28,36,980, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in Lok Sabha
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Each artist on R-Day parade's UK tableau to be awarded Rs 50,000: CM Dhami
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a reward money of Rs 50,000 each to the artists of Uttarakhand tableau which was awarded the top prize at this year's Republic Day parade
 "Each artist on R-Day parade's UK tableau to be awarded Rs 50,000: CM Dhami")
R-Day: Punjab Regiment best marching contingent; Uttarakhand's tableau best
Punjab Regiment was adjudged as the best marching contingent, and Uttarakhand bagged the top prize for best tableau
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Rains fail to dampen spirit of Beating Retreat, R-Day celebrations conclude
The event came to a close with the ever-popular tune "Sare Jahan se Accha"
UK hails 'another year of cooperation' with Republic Day wishes to India
The United Kingdom expressed its greetings for India's 74th Republic Day with a personal message from the country's foreign minister James Cleverly to his Indian counterpart, Dr S. Jaishankar
 "UK hails 'another year of cooperation' with Republic Day wishes to India")
Punjab will soon shine like Kohinoor, accuses previous system: CM Mann
CM Bhagwant Mann said that with continued progress Punjab will shine like the 'Kohinoor' diamond, even as he accused previous dispensations of failing to tackle corruption and poverty in the state
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BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets along I-B in Jammu on Republic Day
The BSF and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets and greetings at various outposts along the International Border in Jammu on the occasion of India's 74th Republic Day on Thursday, officials said
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