The Russian Embassy in New Delhi celebrated Republic Day in style. With staff, dancers and children all dressed up in colourful Indian attire dancing and celebrating, the embassy had a vibrant and joyful celebration of India's Republic Day.

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Security has been beefed up in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for India's 75th Republic Day Celebrations. A three-tier security system has been set up to ward off any untoward incidents.

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<p>Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday (January 26)&nbsp;extended Republic Day greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. This gesture comes in the wake of a recent diplomatic row triggered by derogatory comments made by Maldivian Deputy Minister Mariyam Shiuna about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>Muizzu, in separate messages to President Murmu and PM Modi, conveyed his "heartfelt felicitations" on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of India. The statement highlighted the centuries-old bond between the Maldives and India, characterised by mutual respect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"President Dr Muizzu conveyed good wishes from the Government and the people of the Maldives to the Government and the people of India. He underscored the Maldives-India bond nurtured by centuries of friendship, mutual respect, and a deep sense of kinship. The President expressed hope for continued peace, progress, and prosperity for the Government and people of India for years to come," the Maldives government press release said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The wishes by Muizzu comes after a series of events that soured relations between India and the Maldives.</p>

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<p>The derogatory comments made by Mariyam Shiuna, the Deputy Minister at the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art,&nbsp;led to India officially raising&nbsp;concerns with Male. The incident&nbsp;sparked&nbsp;a diplomatic row between the neighbouring countries.</p>

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<p>Later, President Muizzu, who had recently returned from a five-day trip to China, took a veiled swipe at India, stating, "We may be small, but that doesn’t give you the license to bully us."</p>

<p>He also asserted that the Indian Ocean does not belong to any particular country and said that the Maldives is not in anyone's backyard.</p>

<p>Despite the tensions and exchange of words, President Muizzu's Republic Day greetings appear to be an attempt to mend diplomatic relations and reaffirm the longstanding ties between the Maldives and India. But it remains to be seen whether it signals a willingness from the Maldives to de-escalate tensions with its neighbouring nation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday (January 26) extended Republic Day greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday (January 26) extended Republic Day greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. This gesture comes in the wake of a recent diplomatic row triggered by derogatory comments made by Maldivian Deputy Minister Mariyam Shiuna about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Muizzu, in separate messages to President Murmu and PM Modi, conveyed his "heartfelt felicitations" on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of India. The statement highlighted the centuries-old bond between the Maldives and India, characterised by mutual respect. "President Dr Muizzu conveyed good wishes from the Government and the people of the Maldives to the Government and the people of India. He underscored the Maldives-India bond nurtured by centuries of friendship, mutual respect, and a deep sense of kinship. The President expressed hope for continued peace, progress, and prosperity for the Government and people of India for years to come," the Maldives government press release said. Also Read | American transgender swimmer taking legal action against World Aquatics to compete again: Report The wishes by Muizzu comes after a series of events that soured relations between India and the Maldives. Also Read | Colombia declares disaster, calls for international help due to raging wildfires across the country The derogatory comments made by Mariyam Shiuna, the Deputy Minister at the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art, led to India officially raising concerns with Male. The incident sparked a diplomatic row between the neighbouring countries. Watch | Republic Day Parade 2024: India showcases all-women Tri-service contingent at Kartavya Path × Later, President Muizzu, who had recently returned from a five-day trip to China, took a veiled swipe at India, stating, "We may be small, but that doesn’t give you the license to bully us." He also asserted that the Indian Ocean does not belong to any particular country and said that the Maldives is not in anyone's backyard. Despite the tensions and exchange of words, President Muizzu's Republic Day greetings appear to be an attempt to mend diplomatic relations and reaffirm the longstanding ties between the Maldives and India. But it remains to be seen whether it signals a willingness from the Maldives to de-escalate tensions with its neighbouring nation. (With inputs from agencies)

'Centuries of mutual respect': Maldives' Muizzu extends Republic Day greetings to India amid soured ties

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French President arrived at Kartavya Path along with Indian President Droupadi Murmu. Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations.

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India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag at Kartavya Path

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron during the latter's visit to India as a chief guest on Republic Day held discussions&nbsp;concerning the Red Sea conflict.</p>

<p>In a press briefing, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, "With regard to developments in the Red Sea, the disruptions, the potential disruption, and the actual things happening in the maritime domain there, which is causing disruption to commercial shipping, indeed is a matter of serious concern, and both leaders focused on it."</p>

<p>The two leaders, Kwatra said, also discussed&nbsp;bilateral partnership and&nbsp;the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Various aspects of the&nbsp;West Asia conflict including, "the terror dimension, the humanitarian dimension, the civil disruption dimension, all those things came up for discussion and both leaders shared their perspectives..." Kwatra noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Highlighting the robust defence cooperation between India and France, Kwatra said, the two countries have agreed to adopt defence production roadmap.</p>

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<p>It will involve identifying areas for partnership in the "defence industrial sector that prioritise co-designing, co-development, co-production and also building the defence supply chains between the two countries so that they can not only fulfil the defence needs of India and France, but also can be a useful contributor to the security partnership with other countries who might be in use of similar products."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on the specific agreements reached during the visit, Kwatra detailed, "These are the documents which have been agreed upon. Roadmap on the India-France Defence Industrial Roadmap. Second is an agreement on Defence space partnership. Third- an MoU between New Space India Limited (NSIL) and Arianespace with regard to satellite launches. An industrial partnership between Tata and Airbus helicopters for the production of H125 helicopters with a significant indigenous and localization component."</p>

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<p>"Agreement between Department of Science and Technology... Also an agreement between two ministries of health on healthcare cooperation, education, training and research. This would include the space of digital health and the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector...It's been agreed that the year 2026 will be celebrated as the India-France year of innovation," the foreign secretary added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kwatra also shared information on the completion of the Indian consulate in Marseille, and the French bureau in Hyderabad and plans to establish a solar academy in Senegal under the International Solar Alliance.</p>

<p>"The year 2026 will be celebrated as India-France year of innovation," Kwatra said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also provided additional details on President Macron's visit, mentioning the 40-member delegation accompanying him, the meeting between the Indian External Affairs Minister and the French Foreign Minister, and the cultural experiences shared between the leaders during their talks in Jaipur.</p>

<p>President Macron's presence at the Republic Day parade, including an at-home reception and a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, were also highlighted in the press briefing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron during the latter's visit to India as a chief guest on Republic Day held discussions concerning the Red Sea conflict.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron during the latter's visit to India as a chief guest on Republic Day held discussions concerning the Red Sea conflict. In a press briefing, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, "With regard to developments in the Red Sea, the disruptions, the potential disruption, and the actual things happening in the maritime domain there, which is causing disruption to commercial shipping, indeed is a matter of serious concern, and both leaders focused on it." The two leaders, Kwatra said, also discussed bilateral partnership and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Various aspects of the West Asia conflict including, "the terror dimension, the humanitarian dimension, the civil disruption dimension, all those things came up for discussion and both leaders shared their perspectives..." Kwatra noted. Highlighting the robust defence cooperation between India and France, Kwatra said, the two countries have agreed to adopt defence production roadmap. Also Read | Russia's Putin heaps praise on PM Modi, says 'can rely on India because...' It will involve identifying areas for partnership in the "defence industrial sector that prioritise co-designing, co-development, co-production and also building the defence supply chains between the two countries so that they can not only fulfil the defence needs of India and France, but also can be a useful contributor to the security partnership with other countries who might be in use of similar products." Speaking on the specific agreements reached during the visit, Kwatra detailed, "These are the documents which have been agreed upon. Roadmap on the India-France Defence Industrial Roadmap. Second is an agreement on Defence space partnership. Third- an MoU between New Space India Limited (NSIL) and Arianespace with regard to satellite launches. An industrial partnership between Tata and Airbus helicopters for the production of H125 helicopters with a significant indigenous and localization component." Also Read | Republic Day 2024 Parade: Women-led spectacle with Ram, Rafale, G20 success and Indo-French bonhomie "Agreement between Department of Science and Technology... Also an agreement between two ministries of health on healthcare cooperation, education, training and research. This would include the space of digital health and the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector...It's been agreed that the year 2026 will be celebrated as the India-France year of innovation," the foreign secretary added. Watch | Padma Awards 2024: 132 awardees conferred with India's second-highest civilian honour × Kwatra also shared information on the completion of the Indian consulate in Marseille, and the French bureau in Hyderabad and plans to establish a solar academy in Senegal under the International Solar Alliance. "The year 2026 will be celebrated as India-France year of innovation," Kwatra said. He also provided additional details on President Macron's visit, mentioning the 40-member delegation accompanying him, the meeting between the Indian External Affairs Minister and the French Foreign Minister, and the cultural experiences shared between the leaders during their talks in Jaipur. President Macron's presence at the Republic Day parade, including an at-home reception and a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, were also highlighted in the press briefing. (With inputs from agencies)

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Tableaux of 16 States, Union Territories (UTs) begin rolling down the Kartavya Path, showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity and creativity. India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day today. The day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. The tableau of the Foreign Ministry displayed India's achievements in the G20 summit.

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Tableaux of 16 States, Union Territories (UTs) begin rolling down the Kartavya Path, showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity and creativity. India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day today. The day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950.

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