Page 16 - Latest Updates on Republic Day
The Republic has weathered plenty of storms and will see plenty more
This is traditionally the time to reflect on our history and make fun of the floats
Republic Day: 855 police personnel decorated; 149 get gallantry medals
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were also decorated posthumously
 "Republic Day: 855 police personnel decorated; 149 get gallantry medals")
Delhi cops foil terror attack plot on Republic Day; arrest JeM terrorists
Initial input of this operation came from Laxmi Nagar area of Delhi
 "Delhi cops foil terror attack plot on Republic Day; arrest JeM terrorists")
Alleged JeM member arrested for planning attacks in Delhi on Republic Day
The arrest was made after police got a tip-off that a JeM terrorist, the mastermind behind a series of grenade attacks in Srinagar, was planning similar terror strikes in heavy footfall areas in Delhi
 "Alleged JeM member arrested for planning attacks in Delhi on Republic Day")
Security stepped up at Delhi Metro, IGI airport ahead of Republic Day
At a number of metro stations, passengers were being frisked twice, first manually and then with a hand-held metal detector
 "Security stepped up at Delhi Metro, IGI airport ahead of Republic Day")
Practise, perfect: Pictures of dress rehearsal for Republic Day Parade
The full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade Celebrations-2019 was held from Vijay Chowk to the Red Fort
 "Practise, perfect: Pictures of dress rehearsal for Republic Day Parade")
South African President arrives Fri, to be guest of honour at Republic Day
During the visit, the South African President and PM Modi will hold extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global issues
 "South African President arrives Fri, to be guest of honour at Republic Day")
In pictures: Highlights from Republic Day Parade 2019 rehearsal at Rajpath
The Navy tableau at the Republic Day celebrations will showcase models of the state-of-the-art assets such as MiG-29K multi-role fighter aircraft, a Kolkata-class ship and a Kalvari-class submarine
 "In pictures: Highlights from Republic Day Parade 2019 rehearsal at Rajpath")
Airspace closure for Republic Day to hit over 840 flights in Delhi: Report
The airspace over Delhi remains closed for commercial flights due to on-going rehearsals in the run-up to the Republic Day on January 26
 "Airspace closure for Republic Day to hit over 840 flights in Delhi: Report")
South African President, not Trump, to be Republic Day chief guest
India was not exclusively looking at Trump's presence at the Republic Day celebrations
 "South African President, not Trump, to be Republic Day chief guest")
Modi's diplomacy lacks gravitas: Congress on Trump declining R-Day invite
Trump is unlikely to accept India's invitation to be the chief guest at the parade, sources said Sunday
 "Modi's diplomacy lacks gravitas: Congress on Trump declining R-Day invite")
Trump unlikely to accept PM Modi's Republic Day invitation: Sources
The sources said India has already shortlisted names of two-three heads of states for extending the invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade
 "Trump unlikely to accept PM Modi's Republic Day invitation: Sources")
India invites Donald Trump to be Chief Guest at R Day celebrations in 2019
The US side is yet to respond to the invitation
 "India invites Donald Trump to be Chief Guest at R Day celebrations in 2019")
India invites Trump for R-Day: When events replace serious foreign policy
By inviting Trump, the Modi government is betraying its lack of gumption on the foreign policy front
 "India invites Trump for R-Day: When events replace serious foreign policy")
Modi invites Donald Trump to be chief guest for Republic Day 2019: Report
Washington is said to have indicated to New Delhi that the Trump administration is favourably considering the invite
 "Modi invites Donald Trump to be chief guest for Republic Day 2019: Report")
Clashes in London as British Lord demands Azad Kashmir, Khalistan on R-Day
The counter-protesters questioned Lord Nazir on how he was making a mockery of the British system by openly playing Pakistan's game
 "Clashes in London as British Lord demands Azad Kashmir, Khalistan on R-Day")
BJP fumes as Kejriwal unveils Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi on R-Day
Kejriwal had unveiled portraits of 70 eminent individuals including India's freedom fighters, revolutionaries and heroes at the Delhi Assembly
 "BJP fumes as Kejriwal unveils Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi on R-Day")
Republic Day at UN: Russia, China, Pak diplomats attend India's reception
The US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, was the only P-5 country envoy not to attend the impressive Republic Day reception hosted by India
 "Republic Day at UN: Russia, China, Pak diplomats attend India's reception")
Republic Day 2018: India showcases military might before 10 Asean leaders
It was for the first time that 10 guests of honour -- from all 10 Asean countries -- were invited for the annual official celebrations
 "Republic Day 2018: India showcases military might before 10 Asean leaders")
Republic Day seating row: Rahul says 'not bothered', Congress cries foul
Rahul Gandhi was seated in the sixth row, along with Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad
 "Republic Day seating row: Rahul says 'not bothered', Congress cries foul")
