Republic Day 2022 LIVE Updates: Security stepped up in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana; sniffer dog units deployed

This year's Republic Day parade will have 16 marching contingents, 17 military bands and 25 tableaux of various states, departments and armed forces. The Army will be represented by a mounted column of cavalry, 14 mechanised columns, six marching contingents and a flypast by advanced light helicopters of its aviation wing at the Republic Day parade-2022 (RDP-2022). Two Param Vir Chakra awardees and one Ashok Chakra awardee will also participate in this year's parade. Meanwhile, over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed for Republic Day security duties in the national capital and anti-terror measures intensified. These personnel include deputy commissioners of police, assistant commissioners of police and inspectors, sub-inspectors. Armed police force personnel and commandos, officers and jawans of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have also been deployed, he said.

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Delhi sees coldest January day in 9 years as max temperature plunges to 12.1 deg C

Delhi saw the coldest January day in nine years on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature plunging 10 degrees below normal and settling at 12.1 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said. It was also the second consecutive "severe cold day" in the capital.

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Republic Day 2022: 939 police medals including 189 for gallantry declared

The government on Tuesday announced a total of 939 service medals, including 189 for gallantry, for personnel of various central and state police forces on the eve of Republic Day. The Union home ministry published a list containing names of personnel who have been decorated with the police medal for gallantry (PMG), president's police medal for distinguished service and police medal for meritorious service.

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Ahead of Republic Day security beefed up in Delhi, other states | Details

Ahead of the 73rd Republic Day, security was tightened in several states and cities across India. In Delhi, the police have strengthened security measures to avoid any untoward incident while the Chennai Police deployed 6800 personnels to ensure a peaceful parade. Here is a detailed view of the security preparations ahead of Republic Day. 

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COVID-19 vaccine makers Cyrus Poonawalla, Krishna Ella, Suchitra Ella to receive Padma Bhushan

COVID-19 vaccine makers Cyrus Poonawalla, Krishna Ella and Suchitra Ella have been awarded Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award, on Tuesday. The awards were announced on the eve of Republic Day.

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Bihar: Students block tracks, set train on fire in protest against Railway exam results

A group of students in Bihar set a passenger train on fire over alleged irregularities in Railway Recruitment Board's exam. They also pelted stones on the police. "Videos have been shot and the accused protestors will be arrested after an investigation," an official said.

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Republic Day 2022: History, significance, interesting facts, all you need to know

India is all set to celebrate the 73rd Republic Day on January 26, 2022. The day holds importance because the Constitution of India came into force and India became a sovereign state on January 26, 1950. While India gained independence from the British Raj in 1947, it was this day that India became a republic. The day is celebrated as a national holiday. One of the major attractions of this day is the parade, which begins at Rajpath in New Delhi and ends at India Gate.

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