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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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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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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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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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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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Anti-drone technology used by police for Republic Day celebrations in Delhi
Entire Central and New Delhi region will have nearly 50,000 security personnel
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Inter-state police meeting held in Delhi ahead of R-Day, assembly polls
The main objective of the meeting was to address the issues related to policing in the National Capital Region
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Republic Day sales may give Rs 1,500 cr to retail players
Online and offline firms hope to cash in on the last major discount sale this festive season
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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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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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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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In pictures: Highlights from 70th Republic Day Parade in Delhi
It was a dazzling display of 'Nari Shakti' during the Republic Day parade on Saturday as an all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles created history by marching down the Rajpath
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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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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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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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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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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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Modi's diplomacy lacks gravitas: Congress on Trump declining R-Day invite
Trump is unlikely to accept India's invitation to be the chief guest at the parade, sources said Sunday
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South African President arrives Fri, to be guest of honour at Republic Day
During the visit, the South African President and PM Modi will hold extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global issues
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