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TopicRepublic Day 2022

Topic: Republic Day 2022

Boat-shaped with local touch: Cap worn by Modi on R-Day is flavour of poll season in Uttarakhand

Cap designed by Mussoorie-based Sameer Shukla as symbol of local pride is selling like hot cakes in Uttarakhand as elections draw closer, with both Congress and BJP said to be placing orders.

Hamid Ansari’s ‘new nationalism’ speech, party hopping in UP & R-Day — Pg 1 news from Urdu press

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

UK PM highlights launch of free trade deal talks, Covid vaccine bond in R-Day message to India

Boris Johnson said he is proud of the friendship shared by the two 'diverse democracies' and looked forward to fortifying the strong bond over the 'next 75 years and beyond'.

Shower of petals, memories of Punjab’s valour as Channi marks 1st R-Day as CM in Jalandhar

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi hoisted the national flag at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Jalandhar to celebrate the 73rd Republic Day Wednesday.

Modi wears Uttarakhand’s traditional cap, Manipuri stole for Republic Day ahead of polls

The cap featured an image of the brahmakamal, Uttarakhand's state flower. Both Manipur and Uttarakhand are headed for polls next month.

Indian Army displays Centurion, PT-76 tanks that played major role in 1971 war in R-Day parade

The detachment of Centurion tank of The Poona Horse regiment was led by Captain Rahul Sharma. Centurion was the main stay of the Indian Army in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

All the noise on Indian democracy hides the silence on idea of republic. It’s unhealthy

We analyse Indian democracy a lot but not India’s republic. It is because elections are entertaining like cricket where citizens aren't the stars.

Neeraj Chopra to be awarded with Param Vishisht Seva ​Medal on Republic Day

Subedar Neeraj Chopra of 4 Rajputana Rifles created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in a track and field event.

R-Day celebrations muted this year due to Covid, but spirit as strong as ever: President Kovind

In his nationwide address on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, Ram Nath Kovind also praised Indians for showing an 'unmatched resolve against the pandemic'.

53 BSF personnel get police service medals including for gallantry on Republic Day eve

2 personnel have been decorated with medal for gallantry, 5 with President’s medal for distinguished service and 46 with medal for meritorious service, the home ministry stated.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.