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EU’s Kaja Kallas calls India “indispensable”, announces that the two sides will sign a new Security and Defence Partnership

OpIndia Staff - 22 January, 2026

The top leadership of the EU is going to be chief guests at the Republic Day. They are arriving in India for the 16th EU-India Summit.

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European Commission and European Council Presidents to be the chief guests for Republic Day parade, to attend India-EU Summit amid Free Trade Agreement talks

OpIndia Staff - 15 January, 2026

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa will be the chief guests for the...

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Ambedkar statue vandalised by alleged SC man with a hammer, Dalit outfits call for bandh as BJP blames ruling AAP for failing law and...

OpIndia Staff - 27 January, 2025

The accused named Amandeep Singh who is from the SC community installed an extension ladder to climb atop of the statue.

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Republic Day Highlights: Indonesian contingent, Tableaux, Aircraft formations, cultural performances and more

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2025

For the first time, an Indonesian marching and band contingent marched during the Republic Day parade at the Kartavyapath. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is the guest of honour this year.

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Republic Day parade showcases India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, T-90 Bhishma tanks & Nag Missile Systems steal the show

ANI - 26 January, 2025

Indian Army's impressive display of military might and technological advancements at the 76th Republic Day parade stole the show at the Kartavya Path on Sunday.

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Tricolor unfurled on Republic Day for the first time in Naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2024

Police stated the Tricolour had never been unfurled in Naxal affected Dumripalnar, Murkrajkonda, Saletong, Duled, Kawadgaon, Mudhvandi, Pariya, Muler, or Palnar villages in Bijapur, and Sukma districts.

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‘Raja Ramchandra Ki Jai’ reverberates on Kartavya Path as Rajputana Rifles march on the 75th Republic Day parade

ANI - 26 January, 2024

With first battalion of Rajputana Rifles having being raised in 1775, it is the oldest Rifle Regiment of the Indian Army.

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132 Padma Awards 2024: Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi, among 5 Padma Vibhushan recipients, Foxconn CEO awarded Padma Bhushan

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2024

The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service)

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75th Republic Day: Kartavya Path to witness Nari Shakti, all-women Tri-Service contingent, all-women Armed Forces Medical Service contingent to march

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2024

Tank T-90 Bhishma, NAG Missile System, Infantry Combat Vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicle, Pinaka, Weapon Locating Radar System 'Swathi', Sarvatra Mobile Bridging System, Drone Jammer System, and Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile System among others will be the main attractions in the mechanised columns.

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