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Topic: Republic Day

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.

‘Constitution foundation of India’s collective identity,’ says President Murmu in R-Day address

On the eve of the 76th Republic Day, the President congratulated citizens, highlighting that the Constitution thrives as a living document rooted in India’s civic virtues.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.