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Topic: Republic Day

India ready to partner with South Africa in space exploration, says Consul General Mahesh Kumar

The newly-appointed Consul General Mahesh Kumar at a Republic Day reception in Johannesburg said India is ready to welcome more investment from South Africa into the country.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat invokes Ambedkar’s ideas of fraternity while addressing R-Day function

Speaking at the 74th Republic Day function in Jamdoli, he outlined the significance of the three colours in the flag and encouraged people to make India excel.

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.

UP’s Republic Day tableau depicts Lord Ram, Sita & Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh has been winning as the best tableau in the parade for the last two years. In 2022, the centrepiece of the state's tableau was Varanasi with Kashi Vishwanath Dham.

‘Dhak & dhunuchi’ on Kartavya Path as West Bengal showcases tableau of Durga Puja

Artistes, largely women, played 'dhak' while some swung 'dhunuchi' as the spirit of Kolkata descended on the ceremonial boulevard.

26 January was India’s Independence Day since 1930. Then it lost its identity after 1947

The Bombay Chronicle newspaper noted how Indians and Congress party welcomed 'Purna Swaraj' in 1930. The celebration of Independence Day on 26 January quickly became customary.

‘We continue to strengthen and deepen our ties’, Australian PM extends Republic Day greetings

Anthony Albanese said Australia Day is also celebrated on 26 January and this highlights the importance of both nations celebrating national days the same day.

Kartavya Path hosts first Republic Day parade since name change

74th R-Day parade will be the first parade on the Kartavya Path, the renovated ceremonial boulevard from the British period known as the Rajpath before.

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

First woman IPS officer Himachal’s Satwant Atwal Trivedi awarded President’s Police Medal

Trivedi, a 1996-batch officer, is currently the additional director general of police (ADGP) in the Vigilance & Anti Corruption Bureau. She is also the first woman IPS officer in the NIA & BSF.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

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?