Republic Day Parade

The peaceful protest that was…

The peaceful protest that was…

January 28, 2021

Till eve of the Republic Day, everything seemed to be going as per plan and meticulous planning has been the one of the most outstanding qualities of the farmers’ protest at Delhi borders. After all, it has taken a whole lot of detailed planning to set up and run with clockwork...

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Misguided path & unexpected turn of events at Ghazipur border

Misguided path & unexpected turn of events at Ghazipur border

January 27, 2021

Violence broke out early on Tuesday morning just as the tractor rally of farmers at Ghazipur in eastern Delhi had begun its fateful journey. With batons charge and use of tear gas shells by the police in an attempt to disperse the crowd of approaching tractors, friction had been ...

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After Republic Day melee, shocked farmers’ unions say focus on February 1 march to Parliament

After Republic Day melee, shocked farmers’ unions say focus on February 1 march to Parliament

January 27, 2021

The mood at Singhu border on Wednesday morning is sombre, to say the least. Weeks of preparations for the Republic Day Tractor Rally lay in shambles on Tuesday evening as violence at the iconic Red Fort and ITO in Delhi by a breakaway group of farmers overwhelmed the main tractor...

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Degeneration of tractor rally from Singhu Border to Red Fort

Degeneration of tractor rally from Singhu Border to Red Fort

January 26, 2021

“This is not what our protest was all about. We have been protesting peacefully for months and even been at the borders of Delhi without any incident. But today, to see some people turn to violence, attack the police and damage a piece of history that is shared by the entire na...

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The grand spectacle of Republic Day rehearsals in Delhi

The grand spectacle of Republic Day rehearsals in Delhi

January 25, 2019

Every year Republic Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor on January 26. The grand parade rehearsals are held in the heart of the national capital, New Delhi.

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Hollande’s Visit to India

Hollande’s Visit to India

January 26, 2016

India’s Republic Day celebrations marked the end of French President Francois Hollande’s visit to India, where he was also the guest of honour. The French troops that marched in the parade added glamour to the customary parade and celebrations. As the capital woke up on Janua...

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Hollande’s Visit to India

Hollande’s Visit to India

January 26, 2016

At the much-awaited press conference, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande signed a number of Memorandums of Understanding on the purchase of 36 Rafale combat jets and areas such as transport, education and space. Some of the halls of the Hyd...

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French president in India

French president in India

January 24, 2016

Focusing on the visit of French president Francois Hollande in India, French ambassador to India, Francois Richier, at his residence in New Delhi briefed about the key agendas such as terrorism and Rafale deal. Rafale deal, International Solar Alliance and terrorism are some of t...

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Republic Day

Republic Day

January 12, 2016

For the first time in the history of India, a foreign team of soldiers, from France, will march at the Indian Republic Day. On the 67th Republic Day parade in India, along with the Indian soldiers, 130 French soldiers will also march in the national capital, under the eyes of Ind...

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