Page 32 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
Joy of seeing the tricolour fly
Our collection of flags comes off the streets, bought from urchins who festoon themselves with the tricolour in the hope of making an extra buck around this time
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The Republic has weathered plenty of storms and will see plenty more
This is traditionally the time to reflect on our history and make fun of the floats
Republic Day: 855 police personnel decorated; 149 get gallantry medals
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were also decorated posthumously
 "Republic Day: 855 police personnel decorated; 149 get gallantry medals")
Delhi cops foil terror attack plot on Republic Day; arrest JeM terrorists
Initial input of this operation came from Laxmi Nagar area of Delhi
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Security stepped up at Delhi Metro, IGI airport ahead of Republic Day
At a number of metro stations, passengers were being frisked twice, first manually and then with a hand-held metal detector
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Practise, perfect: Pictures of dress rehearsal for Republic Day Parade
The full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade Celebrations-2019 was held from Vijay Chowk to the Red Fort
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In pictures: Highlights from Republic Day Parade 2019 rehearsal at Rajpath
The Navy tableau at the Republic Day celebrations will showcase models of the state-of-the-art assets such as MiG-29K multi-role fighter aircraft, a Kolkata-class ship and a Kalvari-class submarine
 "In pictures: Highlights from Republic Day Parade 2019 rehearsal at Rajpath")
Airspace closure for Republic Day to hit over 840 flights in Delhi: Report
The airspace over Delhi remains closed for commercial flights due to on-going rehearsals in the run-up to the Republic Day on January 26
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South African President, not Trump, to be Republic Day chief guest
India was not exclusively looking at Trump's presence at the Republic Day celebrations
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Trump unlikely to accept PM Modi's Republic Day invitation: Sources
The sources said India has already shortlisted names of two-three heads of states for extending the invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade
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India invites Trump for R-Day: When events replace serious foreign policy
By inviting Trump, the Modi government is betraying its lack of gumption on the foreign policy front
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Modi invites Donald Trump to be chief guest for Republic Day 2019: Report
Washington is said to have indicated to New Delhi that the Trump administration is favourably considering the invite
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BJP fumes as Kejriwal unveils Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi on R-Day
Kejriwal had unveiled portraits of 70 eminent individuals including India's freedom fighters, revolutionaries and heroes at the Delhi Assembly
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Republic Day seating row: Rahul says 'not bothered', Congress cries foul
Rahul Gandhi was seated in the sixth row, along with Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad
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Republic Day 2018: India showcases military might before 10 Asean leaders
It was for the first time that 10 guests of honour -- from all 10 Asean countries -- were invited for the annual official celebrations
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In 27 newspapers, Narendra Modi highlights deepening of ASEAN ties
PM's article, published in 10 nations, highlights India's 'Look East' policy
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The new idiom of patriotism
As I listen to Loknaad's music, I realise that patriotism isn't (or shouldn't) be an unquestioning love for one's nation
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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Madras Engineer Group, CISF the best marching contingents on Republic Day
Arunachal, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship won first prize in tableaux category
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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