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TopicRepublic Day parade

Topic: Republic Day parade

2 visits in single term? President Biden invited by Modi as chief guest for Republic Day celebration

US envoy Eric Garcetti says Joe Biden was invited during meeting on sidelines of G20 Summit this month. If he accepts, he'll be 1st American President to visit India twice in a term.

Ministry of Culture’s Republic Day tableau showcases feminine divinity

The colourful tableau showcased 'Devi puja' and folk dances that celebrate the traditions of 'Devi', depicting the 'power of women' through five elements--earth, water, air, space and fire.

Google honours 74th Republic Day with a hand-cut paper Doodle that has parade themes

According to Google, Gujarat-based artist, Parth Kothekar, crafted the design from intricately hand-cut paper artwork

Republic Day 2023: Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of parade

Around 6,000 security personnel have been deployed for the parade, which includes the paramilitary forces, and NSG apart from Delhi Police.

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.

Unvaccinated people, children below 15 yrs barred from attending Republic Day parade

Delhi Police said visitors will need to bring their vaccination certificate, must adhere to social distancing and wear face masks during the programme at Rajpath.

5000-8000 visitors to be allowed at Republic Day parade, down from 25,000 last year

Defence ministry officials said the numbers have been significantly curtailed to maintain proper social distancing and ensure the parade does not become a super spreader event.

Politics or procedure? What’s behind Bengal-Kerala-Modi govt Republic Day tableaux fracas

Expert committee of prominent person selects tableaux in multi-tiered process, say govt sources. Bengal & Kerala had alleged ‘political vendetta’ behind rejection of their ideas.

Foreign dignitary unlikely at Republic Day parade, 24,000 people to be in attendance

India was planning to invite leaders of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, but parade may not have any chief guest, sources in defence establishment said.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.