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CISF gets ‘best marching contingent’ award at R-Day parade

New Delhi: The CISF on Tuesday was adjudged the “best marching contingent” amongst paramilitary and other auxiliary contingents during Republic Day parade, 2020 at Rajpath, the force said. This is sixth time that Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contingent won the “best marching contingent” trophy at Republic Day parade, the earlier occasions being in 2007, 2008, […]

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Republic Day parade: Only 22 of 56 tableau proposals accepted

New Delhi: Seven opposition-ruled states will have their tableaux on display in the Republic Day parade this year as the government has rubbished attempts to raise “fake issues”. Government sources clarified Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Punjab are some opposition-ruled states whose tableaux will feature in this year’s Republic Day parade. With […]

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Maharashtra fumes over rejection of its R-Day parade tableau

Mumbai: In what could lead to a potential Centre-state row, Maharashtra’s proposed tableau for the prestigious Republic Day Parade this year has been rejected, sparking strong reactions in the state political circles here on Tuesday. Similarly dismissed is a tableau planned by the West Bengal government – both the states have non-Bharatiya Janata Party governments […]