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Revisiting India’s first Republic Day; the parade that started it all

President Rajendra Prasad leaves for first Republic Day parade in buggy (File photo) NEW DELHI: As India celebrated its 77th Republic Day, Kartavya Path once again became the setting for the country’s most enduring national ritual. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag — the Tiranga — amid elaborate celebrations, in the presence of the...

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UGC’s 2026 equity regulations: A serious idea, an uneven instrument

UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations 2026 On January 13, 2026, the University Grants Commission notified the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, replacing the earlier 2012 anti-discrimination framework. The new rules aim to curb caste-based discrimination in higher education by turning it into an enforceable governance issue rather than...

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Bangladesh crisis: Court sentences 3 cops to death for protest crackdown

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-127544708,imgsize-1068811,width-400,resizemode-4/bangladesh-tribunal.jpg" alt="Bangladesh crisis: Ex-police chief among 3 cops sentenced to death for protest crackdown" title=" Bangladesh tribunal (AP image) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Bangladesh tribunal (AP image) A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Dhaka’s fugitive former police chief and two senior officers to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of six protesters during...

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‘Lost interest’: Days after President’s Delhi visit, UAE scraps its airport deal with Pakistan

Days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi, Abu Dhabi has reportedly abandoned its deal with Pakistan for the management and operations of Islamabad International Airport.According to a report by Pakistan daily Express Tribune, the plan was shelved after the UAE failed to identify a local partner to whom...

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‘Successful India makes world more stable’: EU chief’s post R-Day parade message

NEW DELHI: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, a successful India makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure,” after attending India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India–EU summit.Von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day parade as chief...

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Watch: Videos show glimpses from Republic Day Parade flypast — seen from IAF’s perspective

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force flypast stole the spotlight at the 77th Republic Day parade, captivating spectators from start to finish. The aerial segment began with a ceremonial flower shower and continued through a series of meticulously coordinated formations showcasing the IAF’s speed, precision and combat readiness. A total of 29 aircraft participated in...

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