Page 18 - Latest Updates on Republic 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 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")
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")
In 27 newspapers, Narendra Modi highlights deepening of ASEAN ties
PM's article, published in 10 nations, highlights India's 'Look East' policy
 "In 27 newspapers, Narendra Modi highlights deepening of ASEAN ties")
The new idiom of patriotism
As I listen to Loknaad's music, I realise that patriotism isn't (or shouldn't) be an unquestioning love for one's nation
Worried about Delhi traffic on R-Day? Google may help with alternate routes
Start 30 to 40 minutes early during peak hours to reach your destination on time, and 20 minutes during non-peak hours
 "Worried about Delhi traffic on R-Day? Google may help with alternate routes")
Madras Engineer Group, CISF the best marching contingents on Republic Day
Arunachal, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship won first prize in tableaux category
Watch: India's first Republic Day, and 22 interesting facts about R-day
The Indian Constituent Assembly had adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949
 "Watch: India's first Republic Day, and 22 interesting facts about R-day")
Republic Day parade: India displays military might, cultural diversity
Amid fears of possible terror attacks, a tight security blanket was thrown around the New Delhi
 "Republic Day parade: India displays military might, cultural diversity")
Republic Day parade: 'Black cat' commandos of NSG makes debut
The commandos were given a rapturous round of applause by the spectators
 "Republic Day parade: 'Black cat' commandos of NSG makes debut")
Republic Day celebrations marred by serial blasts in Assam, no casualty
There was no report of any casualty or damage to property in the low intensity blasts
 "Republic Day celebrations marred by serial blasts in Assam, no casualty")
Republic Day: UAE contingent leads parade at Rajpath
Republic Day: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the Chief Guest
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India's survival as a united nation for 70 yrs a miracle: Ramachandra Guha
58-year-old cautioned that democracy had now become all about losing or winning elections
Republic Day: Celebrations begin after PM pays tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti
Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi is the chief guest this year
 "Republic Day: Celebrations begin after PM pays tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti")
Modi greets nation on Republic Day; save India from dictators, says Kejri
Hamid Ansari and Sonia Gandhi also greet the nation on 68th Republic Day
Panneerselvam makes history, first CM to host national flag on Republic day
Governor (in-charge) C Vidyasagar Rao was in Mumbai as he holds full charge of Maharashtra
 "Panneerselvam makes history, first CM to host national flag on Republic day")
Google celebrates Indian Republic Day with a special stadium doodle
The doodle displays one-half of a stadium, with crowd on two corners
 "Google celebrates Indian Republic Day with a special stadium doodle")
Note ban led to temporary economic slowdown, says President in R-Day speech
But he expressed hope that the move will improve the transparency of the economy
 "Note ban led to temporary economic slowdown, says President in R-Day speech")
Republic Day: 777 personnel named for police medals
CBI will get 28 medals, Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel will get a maximum of 32
 "Republic Day: 777 personnel named for police medals")
Use of drone, aerial camera on Republic day banned
Any drone or aerial camera found to be flying over the sensitive places would be shot down
 "Use of drone, aerial camera on Republic day banned")
