Republic Day Parade
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...
Read MoreMisguided 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 ...
Read MoreAfter 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...
Read MoreDegeneration 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...
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreHollande’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...
Read MoreHollande’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...
Read MoreFrench 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...
Read MoreRepublic 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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