69th Republic Day
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Communal clashes in UP, blasts in Assam mar 69th Republic Day celebrations; Kashmir remains peaceful
•However, colourful tableaux, synchronised parades, and enthusiasm and excitement among students marked the Republic day in rest of the country.
India, China troops hold ceremonial border meet in Ladakh to mark 69th Republic Day
•A ceremonial border personnel meeting (BPM) was held on Friday between the Indian and Chinese armies in Ladakh region to mark India's 69th Republic Day
On 69th Republic Day, nine prominent personalities from North East India conferred Padma Shri award
•Padma awards — one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
69th Republic Day parade: Spectacular flypast by IAF planes with debutant Rudra helicopter in lead steal the show
•A spectacular flypast by helicopters and fighters of the Indian Air Force marked the grand finale to the 69th Republic Day parade at the Rajpath
India's road to Republic: When judiciary had to draw the line which shaped the Constitution
Ajay Kumar •India had become a sovereign republic with a constitution of her own and the minute the Constitution came into effect, the Government realised, that it needed amendment.
How the Republic was born: BR Ambedkar-led Drafting Committee replaced the British monarch with the Constitution
Ajay Kumar •When India was drawing up her Constitution, there weren’t too many examples for her to refer to as not many Constitutions at that point had stood the test of time.
69th Republic Day: Making of the Indian Constitution and country's path to complete Independence
Ajay Kumar •As India readies to celebrate its 69th Republic Day on 26 January, this five-part series will examine how India's Constitution came to be, how it has been contested over the years and what potential challenges lie ahead.
No problems with Tripura government, except minor irritants, says Governor Tathagata Roy
Ians •Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy on Friday unfurled the Tricolour at a Republic Day function in Agartala and remarked that during his three years as head of the northeast state there had been "no problem" in working with the Manik Sarkar government, "except for some minor irritants".
Republic Day 2018: Display of cultural diversity, military might mark celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi
Fp Staff •The 69th Republic Day was marked by a display of cultural diversity in the country and military strength at Rajpath in New Delhi on Friday
Google Doodle commemorates India's 69th Republic Day with a focus on crafts, music and tradition
Tech2 News Staff •The search giant puts out a fresh new Google Doodle every year, but the focus of the Doodle this year is different.