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TopicRepublic Day

Topic: Republic Day

Tri-service contingent, pilots — why this year’s Republic Day Parade is set to be ‘women-centric’

All-women tri-service contingent will consist of 144 women Agniveers. Republic Day Parade flypast will include debut of IAF's 1st C-295 aircraft & 'Tejas' formation.

Roadshow with Modi on cards but defence deals unlikely during Macron’s R-Day visit

This will be sixth time a French leader will attend Republic Day Parade as chief guest. Macron ‘promptly’ accepted New Delhi’s invitation this year, it is learnt.

Delhi University to allow students participating in Republic Day to sit for missed exams

The university is also considering offering a similar relaxation for students who represent the university at national and international level sports events such as the Olympics.

Now, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun ‘dares Modi to come to Delhi without security on Republic day’

In the video, which is less than a minute long, Pannun says his banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) will raise ‘Khalistan flag’ on Republic Day.

Ahead of Macron’s Republic Day visit, French President’s adviser in Delhi to finalise agenda

While enhancing bilateral ties is on the agenda for talks between Modi and Macron later this month, no big contracts are likely to be signed, it is learnt.

Our take on India-South Africa test match, antibiotic abuse & BHU gangrape – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

After scheduling issue with Biden, India to have French President Macron as Republic Day chief guest

Earlier plan of Quad leaders attending Republic Day parade failed due to schedule problems. Modi was chief guest at France's Bastille Day celebrations and parade this year.

Biden unlikely to attend Republic Day as Chief Guest, Quad Summit to be rescheduled

Elections in India & US mean that the date for hosting Quad had to be pushed further. A virtual summit is currently not being considered, say sources.

India likely to host Quad summit around R-Day with Biden, Japanese PM as chief guests

Dates being looked at for Quad summit are 25 or 27 January & will be finalised depending on availability of PM of Australia, which marks its own national day on 26 January.

‘Ekla Chalo Re’ to ‘Saare Jahan se Achha’ — military bands to play Indian tunes at Beating Retreat

At this year’s Beating Retreat ceremony, Indian tunes based on classical ragas will be performed by military bands. There will also be 3-D anamorphic projection and drone shows.

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.