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Republic Day celebrated peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar/ Jammu, Jan 26 (ANI): The 66th Republic Day celebrations in Srinagar passed peacefully, despite a call given by separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani for boycotting the occasion. The celebrations, which were held at the Bakshi Stadium in the city, began with the annual military parade and State Divisional Commissioner Rohit Kansal hoisted the national flag. Despite cold conditions in the valley, students from various schools participated in the event. Also a spectacular parade was held in Jammu region to celebrate the 66th Republic Day. Contingents of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and those of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) also took part in the celebrations. Jan 26, 2015
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Rain fails to dampen cheer as Obama attends India parade

Rain fails to dampen spirits at India's Republic Day parade as Barack Obama becomes the first US president to attend the spectacular military and cultural display in a sign of the nations' growing closeness. Duration: 00:59 Jan 26, 2015
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'Make in India' tableau among others steals the show in Republic Day parade

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): India celebrated its 66th Republic Day although rain threatened to dampen the excitement around US President Barack Obama's landmark visit to India, amid a vibrant display of its rich heritage and military prowess on Monday. Thousands of troops prepared on Monday for a dazzling military parade where Obama was the chief guest. However, the Make in India tableau stole the show at the parade. The float, which displayed a working model of the ' Make in India' lion, invited manufacturers and investors to participate in the initiative. Jan 26, 2015
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Maoists call shutdown in Jharkhand over Obama's visit

Latehar/Palamu, Jharkhand, Jan 26 (ANI): Maoists in Jharkhand called for a shutdown on Monday to protest US President Barack Obama's visit. All roads and market places were deserted as very few people dared to come out in open. Residents said they were scared of stepping out of their houses. In another Maoist stronghold Palamu district, there was a curfew-like situation with very few vehicles on roads. Transport services were hit in the district as people were stranded at railway and bus stations.The Maoists have also decided to observe January 26 as a Black Day in protest. The Maoists, also known as Naxals in India, are inspired by the political philosophy of China's late Chairman Mao Zedong. They say they are fighting for the rights of poor farmers and landless labourers. Jan 26, 2015

PM Modi extends greetings on Australia Day

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the people of Australia on their official national day. Prime Minister Modi took to twitter to wish Australia. "Best wishes to people of Australia on Australia Day! Will always cherish the warmth of the people of Australia during my visit last November," he posted. Australia Day, which is celebrated annually on 26 January, marks the anniversary of the raising of the flag of Great Britain by Governor Arthur Phillip at Port Jackson, New South Wales in 1788. Jan 26, 2015
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Nitin Gadkari celebrates Republic Day at his residence

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday celebrated Republic Day at his residence in New Delhi. Gadkari hoisted the National Flag as the National Anthem played in the background. He wished Happy Republic Day to all the citizens and hoped for a better future in terms of economic growth and GDP. Jan 26, 2015

Bengal Tableaux for Republic day showcasing Kanya Shree initiative was not allowed: Derek O' Brien

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Trinamool Congress leader Derek O' Brien on Monday while speaking on the missing of West Bengal tableaux from the 66th Republic Day parade said that the tableaux from West Bengal depicting the path-breaking Kanya Shree initiative was not allowed by the Centre. He added that UN is also partnering this scheme and almost 10 lakhs girls have been benefitted by this. He further said that repeated attempts were made to include the tableaux in the parade but it was rejected. Jan 26, 2015
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Republic Day Celebrations: Arvind Kejriwal hoists flag at Kaushambi

Kaushambi, Jan 26 (ANI): AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday hoisted the Indian flag at Kaushambi as the nation celebrated the 66th Republic Day. Kejriwal along with his supporters also sang the national anthem. Kejriwal also extended his greetings to the nation and hoped that the values inhibited in our constitution will be put into practice. Jan 26, 2015
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