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Over 27,000 security personnel deployed in Delhi ahead of Republic Day

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Sunday said that over 27,000 personnel have been deployed in the national capital in view of the Republic Day

DRDO to display two tableaux at Republic Day parade: Defence Ministry

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will display two tableaux at the forthcoming Republic Day Parade on January 26, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.

Gujarat tableau on Republic Day to showcase 1922 Pal Dadhvav martyrs

The Gujarat tableau at the Republic Day parade this year will depict the massacre of Pal and Dadhvav villages of Sabarkantha

Republic Day: Gandhi's favourite hymn dropped from Beating Retreat ceremony

The Beating Retreat used to end with the 'Abide With Me' hymn

Partly cloudy sky forecast in national capital on Republic Day

The maximum temperature on January 26 is likely to hover between 17-19 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to settle around 5-7 degrees Celsius, the IMD said on Saturday

Republic Day parade to have 25 tableaux, 16 marching contingents

The Army will be represented by a mounted column of cavalry, 14 mechanised columns, six marching contingents and a flypast by advanced light helicopters of its aviation wing

R-Day: Delhi turns into fortress; CP Asthana reviews security preparations

As the nation gears up for the Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Police and the security agencies are sparing no effort to secure the national capital amidst various threats.

Explained: How are Republic Day parade tableaux designed and selected?

The defence ministry provides each participant with one tractor and one trailer, and the tableau should fit on that

Republic Day: Red Fort to remain shut for visitors from January 22-26

The Delhi Police took to Twitter to inform the citizens

Delhi Police cancels leave of personnel over Republic Day function

The Delhi Police has cancelled leave of its personnel, except for medical reasons, in view of Republic Day function, officials said. The Delhi Police issued an order on Monday which was signed by Special Commissioner of Police (HR Division) Sundari Nanda. According to the order, "In view of Republic Day Parade arrangements, all kinds of leave to all ranks is henceforth stopped until further notice, unless in emergent medical conditions." All senior ranks are hereby directed to ensure maximum mobilisation of staff for Republic Day Parade duties, it stated. There is a three-layered security system in place for the Republic Day celebration and the force is always alert and undertakes anti-terror measures especially ahead of any event of national importance, the Delhi Police said. Citing the recent security breach of Prime Minister Modi's convoy in Punjab, the Delhi Police officers said that the force is extra vigilant to ensure no such incident happens in the national capital. The .

R-Day functions should not be used for political campaigning: Odisha SEC

The State Election Commission (SEC) in Odisha said that the approaching Republic Day functions should not be a platform for political campaigning

Float rejected by Centre will be part of Tamil Nadu's celebrations: CM

Tamil Nadu's tableau, which was rejected by the Centre, would be showcased in the state's celebrations, M K Stalin said

R-Day tableau row: Rajnath tries to smooth Mamata's ruffled feathers

In his letter, Singh hinted since the Central Public Works Department's tableau already featured Bose, West Bengal's float was not included for the parade

Beating Retreat to have show of nearly 1,000 drones by IIT-Delhi startup

The annual Beating the Retreat ceremony, which takes place in the national capital on January 29, will have a show of nearly 1,000 drones by a IIT-Delhi-based startup

Covid: Only up to 8k people to be allowed to attend R-Day parade this year

The number of people that would be allowed to attend Republic Day parade this year would be curtailed by 70-80 per cent to approximately 5,000-8,000 due to Covid, senior officials of defence ministry.

Republic day parade to start 30 minutes late than scheduled time

For the first time in 75 years, the Republic Day parade will not start at the scheduled time of 10 am but with a 30-minute delay forced by Covid-19 restrictions

'Grama One' to be launched in 12 districts on Republic Day: Karnataka CM

Karnataka CM said the ambitious 'Grama One' programme that is aimed at providing services of various departments at the citizens' doorsteps would be a reality from Republic Day

Republic Day flypast to be 'grandest and largest' with 75 aircraft: IAF

The Republic Day parade on the Rajpath this year will see the "grandest and largest" flypast ever with a total of 75 aircraft to mark the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, an IAF official said

Traffic advisory issued in Delhi ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal

The Delhi Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal next week.

R-Day celebrations to start from Jan 23, include Bose's birth anniversary

The celebrations of Republic Day will now begin from January 23 every year instead of January 23 in order to include the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, said sources in the government