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:: The 63rd Republic Day
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 An army tank on display during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. (Photo: AFP-IANS) |
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India celebrates 63rd Republic Day
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Thursday became the third consecutive leader from South East Asia to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade. PM pays homage to unknown soldier Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday paid a solemn tribute to soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the nation by laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. Poll panel's tableau - first in Republic Day parade history The Election Commission of India marked its first presence at the Republic Day parade Thursday when its tableau rolled down Rajpath depicting a mammoth model of electronic voting machine and banners asking young Indians to vote. India's Agni-IV n-capable missile showcased Agni-IV, India's latest nuclear-capable strategic missile, was showcased publicly for the first time Thursday at the Republic Day parade. Tears as Navdeep Singh gets posthumous Ashok Chakra A mother wept, a greatful nation acknowledged one of its heroes. Lt Navdeep Singh, a young army commando who died battling terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, was Thursday posthumously conferred Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry medal, by President Pratibha Patil at the Republic Day celebrations. President hopes solutions will found to problems in national interest Cautioning against losing sight of long-term goals while dealing with short-term pressures, President Pratibha Patil Wednesday said the most effective law was the conscience of citizens and hoped that solutions will be found to matters of national importance in the spirit of national interest. Padma for Singapore ex-minister with Nalanda connect Former Singapore foreign minister George Yong-Boon Yeo - named for a Padma Bhushan award on Wednesday - is helping set up an international university in Bihar's Nalanda. Eight people of Indian origin in Padma list Ten people of Indian origin and foreigners have been awarded India's prestigious Padma awards announced on Wednesday. While seven have got the Padma Bhushan, three are listed for the Padma Shri.
Mario Miranda, Bhupen Hazarika in Padma honours' list
Nine women among Padma award winners
Padma award has come at the right time: Priyadarsan
BSF camel band to enthral R-Day parade
21 music artists come together for new 'Vande Mataram'
Punjab Mail to show Railways' past, present on R-Day
Special menus in Mumbai hotels for Republic Day |
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