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Topic: Republic Day

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.

President approves 106 Padma awards, winners include Zakir Hussain, Mulayam Singh Yadav

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 106 Padma Awards, the most in the Art category. The awardees include ORS pioneer Dilip Mahalanabis, Sudha Murthy among others.

Constitution makers’ vision guiding our country, grateful to Ambedkar, says President Murmu

In her address on the eve of 74th Republic Day Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu said in founders of the Constitution gave us a framework & walking that path remains our responsibility.

Murmu & Modi welcome Egypt’s Sisi. Snapshots from Republic Day chief guest’s ceremonial reception

In a meeting held later, Modi and Sisi decided to upgrade the ties between India and Egypt to a 'strategic partnership'. This is the Egyptian president's first visit to India.

CJI announces launch of service to deliver verdicts in scheduled languages from Republic Day

The SC verdicts, as part of the e-SCR project, will be available on its website, mobile app, and on the judgment portal of the National Judicial Data Grid.

‘Petty bias against AAP’ — Punjab targets central govt over rejection of Republic Day tableau

This is the 1st time since 2017 that Punjab hasn't been included in the parade. SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has urged CM Mann to take the matter up 'forcefully' with central govt.

Last hurrah for Navy’s Winged Stallions: IL 38 aircraft to make 1st & last Republic Day flypast

Last of legacy fleet to be decommissioned by year-end. Long-range surveillance & anti-submarine warfare aircraft proved its mettle in 1978, when it traced wreckage of Air India jumbo.

‘Mandatory reading’ — New book delves into meaning of India’s ‘constitutional democracy’

Published by Bloomsbury, 'Between Hope and Despair' by Rajeev Bhargava will be released on 20 January on Softcover, on ThePrint’s Softcover.

Drone show & after sunset — NCC Republic Day Parade will have many firsts in 2023

The NCC parade will take place at the Cariappa Parade Ground on 28 January. Prime Minister Modi will address the gathering.

Actor-activist Deep Sidhu, accused in 2021 R-Day tractor rally violence, dies in road accident

Police say the accident took place on Kundli-Manesar-Palwal highway near Kharkhoda in Haryana’s Sonipat after Sidhu's SUV rammed into a truck.

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.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

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?