India Republic day 2023 live updates: India making key contributions for global stability, says Putin in R-Day greetings
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 26, 2023, 22:45:02 IST
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India Republic day 2023 live updates: India making key contributions for global stability, says Putin in R-Day greetings

74th Republic Day parade live updates: Greeting India on its 74th Republic Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said, "India’s achievements in economic, social, scientific, technological and other spheres are widely known. Your country is making substantial contribution to ensuring international stability and to addressing vital issues on regional &global agenda." Stay with TOI for all updates
19:17 (IST) Jan 25

Most sectors of economy have shaken off pandemic effects

President Droupadi Murmu

19:17 (IST) Jan 25
Vision of Constitution makers has guided India transform from a largely poor and illiterate nation into a confident nation: President
19:14 (IST) Jan 25

The Gaganyaan program to carry Indian astronauts into the space is under progress. This will be India’s maiden human space flight

President Droupadi Murmu

19:12 (IST) Jan 25
India has been among fastest-growing major economies. This has been made possible by timely and pro-active interventions from Govt. ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, has evoked great response among people at large. There've also been sector-specific incentive schemes, says President Droupadi Murmu
19:10 (IST) Jan 25

The Constitution that started governing the life of the Republic was the outcome of the Freedom Struggle. The national movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, was as much about winning Independence as about rediscovering our own ideals

President Droupadi Murmu

19:10 (IST) Jan 25
We should also remember role of jurist BN Rau, who had prepared initial draft&other experts and officers who helped in making of Constitution. We're proud of fact that members of that assembly represented all regions&communities of India and that they included 15 women too: President Murmu
19:09 (IST) Jan 25
India will always remain grateful to Dr BR Ambedkar, who headed the Drafting Committee of the Constitution, and thus had a critical part in giving it the final shape: President Droupadi Murmu
19:08 (IST) Jan 25
India is, of course, home to one of the oldest living civilisations. India is called the mother of democracy. As a modern Republic, however, we're young....we are one, we are all Indians. We have succeeded as a democratic republic because so many creeds and so many languages have not divided us, they have only united us. That is the essence of India: President
19:05 (IST) Jan 25
From the day the Constitution came into effect to the present day, it has been an amazing journey that has inspired many nations: President Droupadi Murmu
19:05 (IST) Jan 25
On the eve of the 74th Republic Day, I extend my heartiest greetings to every Indian, at home and abroad. From the day the Constitution came into effect to the present day, it has been an amazing journey that has inspired many other nations: President Droupadi Murmu
19:04 (IST) Jan 25

When we celebrate Republic Day, we celebrate what we have achieved, together, as a nation

President Droupadi Murmu in an address to the nation on the eve of 74th Republic Day

19:02 (IST) Jan 25
President Droupadi Murmu addresses nation on the eve of the 74th Republic Day
18:51 (IST) Jan 25
Multi-layer security cover in Delhi for Republic Day celebrations
A multi-layer security cover has been put in place ahead of Republic Day celebrations in the national capital to thwart any untoward incident, officials said on Wednesday. Police have stepped up anti-sabotage checks, verification drives and patrolling. Around 6,000 security personnel will be deployed and a total of 24 help desks will be set up in the New Delhi district for those who will attend the celebrations, the officials said.
16:47 (IST) Jan 25

India's youth have to tap the unseen possibilities, explore the unimagined solutions

PM Modi

16:42 (IST) Jan 25
You are going to be the greatest beneficiaries of developed India and the biggest responsibility to build this rests on your shoulders: PM Narendra Modi
16:39 (IST) Jan 25
The 'Yuva Samvad' holds special importance for me for 2 factors - 1) Youth have energy, enthusiasm, zeal & novelty; through you, the positivity inspires me to work hard day and night, 2) In this Azadi ka Amrit Kaal, all of you represent country's aspirations & dreams: PM Modi
16:34 (IST) Jan 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers and performers who are a part of this year's Republic Day programme.
15:47 (IST) Jan 25
President Droupadi Murmu will lead the Nation in celebrating Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2023.
15:47 (IST) Jan 25
Building on last year's celebrations, in the 75th year of Independence, celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the Republic Day celebration this year shall witness zeal, enthusiasm, patriotic fervour and 'Jan Bhagidari', as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
15:25 (IST) Jan 25
Discussions were on a whole range of bilateral issues, including political security elements, trade, investment, technology & other elements of economic partnership and people-to-people ties: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra
15:25 (IST) Jan 25
Egyptian President El-Sisi invites PM Modi to Cairo
Visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital and decided to elevate their ties to the level of strategic partnership.
15:25 (IST) Jan 25
PM Modi & President Sisi held extensive and productive discussions today. They appreciated each other's role not just in giving driving momentum to the relationship but also ensuring that decisions that the two countries take are implemented in a time-bound & quick fashion: Foreign Secretary
13:37 (IST) Jan 25
I met PM Modi in 2015 in New York and I had full confidence in him. I knew he will take his nation forward. I have invited Prime Minister Modi to Cairo, Egypt to take our relationship forward: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi
13:28 (IST) Jan 25
We also discussed about cooperation in Green hydrogen and renewable energy sectors. India and Egypt are old cultural civilisations. The issue of connectivity was also discussed between the two countries in order to boost tourism: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi
We spoke about fighting against terrorism, and also discussed COP 27. We also discussed the security cooperation between Egypt and India. I have thanked PM Modi for inviting Egypt as a guest country for the upcoming G20 summit: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi
13:23 (IST) Jan 25
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi speaks to the press
"Tomorrow I am going to take part in the Republic Day parade. I am thankful to PM Modi for such a grand welcome. During our discussions, we talked about trade and investment and how to further expand our cooperation in import and export."
13:21 (IST) Jan 25
"We have decided to take the bilateral trade between our countries to US$ 12 billion in the next 5 years," added Prime Minister Narendra Modi
We have decided to elevate our bilateral relations with Egypt to a strategic partnership. We've decided that under India-Egypt Strategic Partnership we will develop a longterm framework for greater cooperation in the fields of politics, security, economics & science: PM Modi
13:19 (IST) Jan 25
India and Egypt are concerned about terrorism. Both countries agree that strong actions must be taken to control cross-border terrorism. During the Covid outbreak, we worked together to meet the requirements of both countries: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
There has been an increase in Jt exercise training & capacity building between us. We'll also cooperate on misuse of cyberspace that helps in spreading extremism and radicalisation. We also held discussions on supply chain that was disrupted due to Covid & Ukraine crisis: PM Modi
13:17 (IST) Jan 25
India and Egypt ink several MoUs in areas of cyber security, sports, etc; release joint statement.
13:15 (IST) Jan 25
"I welcome Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi and his delegation to India. Tomorrow, he will be the Chief Guest on Republic Day. I am happy that the Egyptian military contingent will also be participating in the parade."
"India and Egypt are two of the oldest civilisations. There is a history of trade relations between our two countries. In the last few years, our bilateral ties have deepened. This year Egypt has been invited as a special guest at the upcoming G20 meeting," PM Modi says.
13:11 (IST) Jan 25
India and Egypt exchange MoUs in the fields of cyber security, culture, information technology, cooperation on youth matters and broadcasting.
12:46 (IST) Jan 25
Among the bravery awards, the maximum of 80 personnel were given for operations in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) hit or Naxal violence affected areas while 45 personnel deployed in Jammu and Kashmir region are being awarded for their gallant action, the statement from the ministry of home affairs (MHA) said.
The country's largest paramilitary force, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), got the highest 48 PMGs followed by 31 from the Maharashtra Police, 25 from the J-K Police, nine from the Jharkhand Police, seven each from the Delhi Police, the Chhattisgarh Police and the Border Security Force (BSF), it said.
12:45 (IST) Jan 25
A total of 901 police personnel drawn from the CAPFs and state forces have been awarded various service medals, including for gallant action, on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, the Union home ministry said Wednesday. The tally includes 140 Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG).
12:40 (IST) Jan 25
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
12:34 (IST) Jan 25
EAM Jaishankar holds meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi who is the chief guest for India's 74th Republic Day.
12:30 (IST) Jan 25
"I reiterate my congratulations to the Indian nation, government and people for this great day. It is a great privilege to be a guest of honour and participate in the glorious national day," Egyptian President Sisi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
"The relations between Egypt and India have been characterised by balance and stability. We have only seen constructive development. We have been all along evolving very positively," he said further.The Egyptian President also expressed his desire to take the bilateral relations between the two countries to a new horizon. "I expect through this visit that we take our bilateral level to a whole new horizon, where we can reach the relationship and partnership between the two countries at all levels. I look with great esteem to the sustainable development experience of India," he said.
12:29 (IST) Jan 25
Notably, India and Egypt are celebrating 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
India has also invited Egypt as a 'guest country" during its G20 Presidency. Before heading towards India, the Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency stated that the invitation President El-Sisi received to attend the celebrations as a guest of honour reflects the convergence between the two countries, according to the statement released by the Egyptian President's website.
12:27 (IST) Jan 25
Sisi arrived in New Delhi last evening and was accorded a warm welcome. He will be the chief guest at the 74th Republic Day parade.
He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including five ministers and senior officials on his official visit from January 24-27.
12:27 (IST) Jan 25
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to India is believed to be 'historic' as he has come to the country for the first time and that too as a chief guest to attend the Republic Day Parade on January 26.
El-Sisi was also welcomed by several other Union Ministers including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena among others.
12:26 (IST) Jan 25
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Rashtrapati Bhavan.