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TopicAssam Rifles

Topic: Assam Rifles

70th Republic Day parade marks Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary

South African president Cyril Ramphoosa was this year's chief guest to the Republic Day parade, which also marked many firsts.

The 5 new entries to watch out for in this year’s Republic Day parade

From an all-women contingent to new additions in the weapons display, ThePrint lists five firsts to see this Republic Day.

In images, contingents of Indian army practice for Republic Day

Here are a few moments captured from the Republic Day rehearsal.

Home ministry data shows paramilitary forces are short of over 61,000 personnel

A home ministry official said the vacancies had arisen due to retirement, resignation, death, creation of new posts or raising of new battalions.

Suspended Army officer moves SC, says getting death threats from militants

Officer facing probe in alleged disproportionate assets case seeks transfer of case from Imphal, alleges he was framed by fellow officer with ‘militant links’

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.