Page 29 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
Amid protests, President asks youth to follow non-violence on eve of R-Day
The President also recalled the words of Ambedkar, the architect of the constitution
 "Amid protests, President asks youth to follow non-violence on eve of R-Day")
Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, Fernandes given Padma Vibhushan posthumously
The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities
 "Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, Fernandes given Padma Vibhushan posthumously")
Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: President on Republic Day eve
His remarks come in the backdrop of protests against the new citizenship law although he made no reference to them
Expanding cooperation, India, Brazil target $15 billion in trade by 2022
The decisions were taken during wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro here
 "Expanding cooperation, India, Brazil target $15 billion in trade by 2022")
The Republic remains alive
Far from being distant, wordy and inaccessible, the Constitution today is becoming a popular document for large sections of India, just as it always was for Dalits.
Indian embassy in Beijing cancels R-Day ceremony over coronavirus outbreak
The Indian mission on Friday took to social media to announce the cancelation of the celebrations scheduled for January 26
 "Indian embassy in Beijing cancels R-Day ceremony over coronavirus outbreak")
Top events today: Bolsonaro's India visit, Maharashtra bandh, and more
Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Friday
 "Top events today: Bolsonaro's India visit, Maharashtra bandh, and more")
Delhi sees traffic jams as roads shut due to Republic Day dress rehearsal
There was heavy traffic congestion at Dhaula Kuan, Bhikaji Cama Place and Pragati Maidan as several roads were shut
 "Delhi sees traffic jams as roads shut due to Republic Day dress rehearsal")
Brazilian President Bolsonaro on four-day visit to India from Jan 24
Bolsonaro will be accompanied by seven ministers, top officials and a large business delegation
 "Brazilian President Bolsonaro on four-day visit to India from Jan 24")
Amazon-Future tie-up spans verticals, initiatives; joint marketing on cards
Amazon is also pushing its Amazon Now app aggressively to its Prime members, for which it has enlisted Big Bazaar as its delivery partner
 "Amazon-Future tie-up spans verticals, initiatives; joint marketing on cards")
In a first, Kolkata Port Trust tableau to take part in Republic Day parade
The oldest surviving major port in the country, which completed 150 years in November last year, will showcase its rich history
 "In a first, Kolkata Port Trust tableau to take part in Republic Day parade")
Major attack averted ahead of R-Day with arrest of 5 terrorists: J&K police
The five men, who were were working towards executing sensational incidents like terror attacks and causing IED explosions, were nabbed in two phases, police said
 "Major attack averted ahead of R-Day with arrest of 5 terrorists: J&K police")
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
 "Operation Clean Money: I-T dept to exhibit anti-black money drive on R-Day")
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
 "Republic Day: Metro services at Mandi house, Patel Chowk stations curtailed")
We, the people: Indians must go back to values enshrined in Constitution
Liberal values require open debate, open discussion, and open dissent
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
 "Republic Day 2018: Indian Army to receive 1 Kirti Chakra, 9 Shaurya Chakras")
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
 "Google Doodle marks Republic Day 2018, designed by Delhi-based illustrator")
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
 "Fortress Delhi: Snipers, hit teams, 60,000 personnel deployed for R-Day")
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
 "Republic Day 2018: BSF refuses to exchange sweets with Pakistani rangers")
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
 "Republic Day Parade ends with air show; BSF women bikers win hearts")