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Topic: Republic Day

‘Must not forget pain inflicted by partition’, says President Murmu on Independence Day eve

President Murmu highlights the challenges the nation faced following Independence as it transitioned to achieving the it's democratic status.

Voting day is ‘day of duty’, vote against ‘manufactured’ narratives, says Delhi LG

In his Republic Day address, LG VK Saxena urged Delhi voters to stay cautious against external pressure, & determine the difference between right & wrong.

Vayu Sena Medal for IAF officer for safe ‘flapless’ landing of ‘vintage’ MiG-21 bison amid failure

In May last yr, Squadron Leader PD Dongre's aircraft suffered critical failure soon after take-off, necessitating a flapless landing, a challenging configuration for MiG-21 Bison.

President’s medal for Manipur DSP with role in multiple peace talks with Kuki militants, insurgents

The officer has dealt with various sensitive matters over the yrs, including 2008 SoO Agreement with Kuki underground groups, & MoU with valley-based militant groups in 2022, among others.

In Subhash Ghai’s Karma, prison drama meets patriotism. It’s a Republic Day staple

Karma is remembered for 'Aye Watan Tere Liye' song. It became a staple patriotic song in the ’80s and ’90s and was played endlessly on radio.

Who are the 2025 Kirti Chakra & Shaurya Chakra awardees? Stories of bravery in Manipur & Kashmir

On the eve of Republic Day, the President approved gallantry awards for 93 armed forces & central armed forces personnel, including 11 posthumously.

VP Dhankhar extends greetings on 76th Republic Day

President Droupadi Murmu is leading the country’s celebrations with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest.

‘Our journey rooted in democracy, dignity,’ PM Modi extends greetings to nation on 76th Republic Day

India is celebrating with a showcase of the country’s cultural diversity & military prowess at Kartavya Path in the national capital.

ThePrint Quiz, 26 January, 2025: On 76th Republic Day, how much do you know about the Constitution

India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day. In this edition of ThePrint Quiz, let’s test your knowledge of the Constituent Assembly and the Constitution.

Modi & Indonesian President Prabowo talk defence cooperation, maritime security & enhancing trade

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is in New Delhi for the Republic Day Parade. He will be the fourth Indonesian leader to be chief guest at the celebrations.

On Camera

Postcards from Hyderabad—stories Europeans told about the city

For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?