In Madhya Pradesh, two Indian Air Force planes crashed; one of the pilots was hurt. According to reports from the agencies, two planes crashed on Saturday morning in Madhya Pradesh in what appears to be a mid-air collision. Near Morena, Madhya Pradesh, a Sukhoi-30 and a Mirage 2000 aircraft collided.

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Reflecting India's focus on "Atmanirbhar Bharat", the 74th Republic Day featured ‘Made-in-India' weapons systems. How has India displayed its military prowess during the parade over the decades? Watch this report.

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South Africa has signed a deal to transfer more than a hundred Cheetahs to India. The deal is a part of an ambitious project to reintroduce the spotted cats in India. South African Environment Ministry said an initial batch of 12 Cheetahs would be flown to India next month.

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India has sent a notice to Pakistan calling for renegotiations of the Indus Waters Treaty, by modifying it, in the backdrop of the dispute resolution mechanism in a logjam for 5 years. This is for the first time New Delhi has called on Islamabad for the modification of the treaty that was signed in 1960 in Karachi between the then-Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then-Pakistani President Ayub Khan.&nbsp;

Sources said, "India has issued notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960..Pakistani intransigence on the Indus Waters Treaty forced India to issue a notice of modification to the Treaty". The notice for modification is in line with the Article XII (3) of the treaty. Under the notice, India has called on Pakistan to enter into intergovernmental negotiations within 90 days to "rectify the material breach" of the treaty and also "update the treaty to incorporate the lessons learned over the last 62 years", sources explained. While India has not listed out what can be modified, a change in any provision means a new treaty.&nbsp;

Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the waters of 3 Eastern Rivers - Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi are allocated to India for unrestricted use while the waters of 3 Western rivers - Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab go to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the 3 Western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, &nbsp;Pakistan can raise technical objections on the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on Western rivers.

One of the key issues has been dispute resolution mechanisms that have led to India issuing the notice. Article 9 of the treaty lays out the provision of dispute resolution with 3 stage graded mechanism. The first stage is a question that can be resolved at the level of Indo-Pak Indus water commissioners. If it is not resolved at that stage, then it becomes a difference that can be resolved by neutral experts. If neutral experts fail to resolve, then it comes to the stage of Court of arbitration.

In 2015, Pakistan requested the appointment of a neutral expert to examine its technical objections to India’s Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs). The following year, that is 2016, Pakistan unilaterally retracted from the "neutral expert" mechanism and proposed that a "Court of Arbitration" decide on its objections. Meanwhile, India made a separate request for the matter to be referred to a neutral expert. The initiation of two simultaneous processes on the same issue essentially creates a legal issue. That year, the World Bank had paused the process, only to revive it in March 2022.

Sources pointed out, "at Pakistan’s continuing insistence, the World Bank has recently initiated actions on both the neutral expert and Court of Arbitration processes. Such parallel consideration of the same issues is not covered under any provision" of the treaty, adding, "faced with a such violation of the treaty provisions, India has been compelled to issue a notice of modification". Despite repeated efforts by India to find a mutually agreeable way forward, Pakistan refused to discuss the issue during the five meetings of the Permanent Indus Commission from 2017 to 2022.

The last Indus water talks took place in Delhi between India's Indus water commissioner AK Pal and Pakistani counterpart Mehr Ali Shah. The next meeting of the Indus water commission will take place in Pakistan.

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India has sent a notice to Pakistan calling for renegotiations of the Indus Waters Treaty, by modifying it, in the backdrop of the dispute resolution mechanism in a logjam for 5 years. This is for the first time New Delhi has called on Islamabad for the modification of the treaty that was signed in 1960 in Karachi between the then-Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then-Pakistani President Ayub Khan. Sources said, "India has issued notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960..Pakistani intransigence on the Indus Waters Treaty forced India to issue a notice of modification to the Treaty". The notice for modification is in line with the Article XII (3) of the treaty. Under the notice, India has called on Pakistan to enter into intergovernmental negotiations within 90 days to "rectify the material breach" of the treaty and also "update the treaty to incorporate the lessons learned over the last 62 years", sources explained. While India has not listed out what can be modified, a change in any provision means a new treaty. Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the waters of 3 Eastern Rivers - Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi are allocated to India for unrestricted use while the waters of 3 Western rivers - Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab go to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the 3 Western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, Pakistan can raise technical objections on the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on Western rivers. One of the key issues has been dispute resolution mechanisms that have led to India issuing the notice. Article 9 of the treaty lays out the provision of dispute resolution with 3 stage graded mechanism. The first stage is a question that can be resolved at the level of Indo-Pak Indus water commissioners. If it is not resolved at that stage, then it becomes a difference that can be resolved by neutral experts. If neutral experts fail to resolve, then it comes to the stage of Court of arbitration. In 2015, Pakistan requested the appointment of a neutral expert to examine its technical objections to India’s Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs). The following year, that is 2016, Pakistan unilaterally retracted from the "neutral expert" mechanism and proposed that a "Court of Arbitration" decide on its objections. Meanwhile, India made a separate request for the matter to be referred to a neutral expert. The initiation of two simultaneous processes on the same issue essentially creates a legal issue. That year, the World Bank had paused the process, only to revive it in March 2022. Sources pointed out, "at Pakistan’s continuing insistence, the World Bank has recently initiated actions on both the neutral expert and Court of Arbitration processes. Such parallel consideration of the same issues is not covered under any provision" of the treaty, adding, "faced with a such violation of the treaty provisions, India has been compelled to issue a notice of modification". Despite repeated efforts by India to find a mutually agreeable way forward, Pakistan refused to discuss the issue during the five meetings of the Permanent Indus Commission from 2017 to 2022. The last Indus water talks took place in Delhi between India's Indus water commissioner AK Pal and Pakistani counterpart Mehr Ali Shah. The next meeting of the Indus water commission will take place in Pakistan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

In a first, India calls for renegotiation of Indus Waters Treaty, sends notice to Pakistan

Africa has signed a deal to transfer more than a hundred cheetahs to India. The deal is part of an ambitious project to reintroduce these spotted cats in India. The South African environment ministry says an initial batch of 12 cheetahs would be flown to India next month.

South Africa-India sign deal to translocate over 100 Cheetahs

The Adani Group shares are in a free fall declining for the second straight day after US short seller Hindenburg research is scathing reports on the conglomerates. The fall in the heavyweight shares weighed on broader Indian Benchmark indexes which have also plunged to three-month laws.

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India launches its first nasal vaccine for on the occasion of its 74th Republic Day. This comes as the pandemic is on the decline in India, however, COVID- 19 is on the rise in other places such as China. The nasal vaccine has been touted as a booster dose.

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Pakistan stated that it has not yet made a decision on India's invitation to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Goa starting in May this year.&nbsp;

"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-sharif-says-government-will-agree-to-stringent-conditions-by-imf-for-revival-of-loan-program-555942">Pakistan</a> and India are members of SCO. India is holding the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2022-2023. These invitations are being processed as per standard procedures and a decision will be taken in due course," said Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference is scheduled to take place in Goa on May 4-5, 2023. India has sent an invitation to Pakistan's foreign minister to participate.

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All SCO members, including Pakistan and China, have received official invitations from India to the forthcoming conference of foreign ministers, which will take place in Goa from May 4–5.

India assumed leadership of the nine-nation mega-grouping in September of last year and will host important ministerial gatherings and the summit this year.

Regarding concerns of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, relations between the two countries have been tense for a long time, notwithstanding Islamabad's demands for the reinstatement of Article 370 for the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Pakistan stated that it has not yet made a decision on India's invitation to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Goa starting in May this year.

Pakistan stated that it has not yet made a decision on India's invitation to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Goa starting in May this year. "Pakistan and India are members of SCO. India is holding the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2022-2023. These invitations are being processed as per standard procedures and a decision will be taken in due course," said Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference is scheduled to take place in Goa on May 4-5, 2023. India has sent an invitation to Pakistan's foreign minister to participate. Also read | Pakistani rupee slumps 9.6% to historic low against US dollar as govt lifts exchange cap All SCO members, including Pakistan and China, have received official invitations from India to the forthcoming conference of foreign ministers, which will take place in Goa from May 4–5. India assumed leadership of the nine-nation mega-grouping in September of last year and will host important ministerial gatherings and the summit this year. Regarding concerns of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, relations between the two countries have been tense for a long time, notwithstanding Islamabad's demands for the reinstatement of Article 370 for the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960 following Islamabad's intransigence on its implementation.

WION Dispatch: India issues notice to Pakistan to amend Indus Water Treaty

India launches its first nasal vaccine on the occasion of its 74th Republic Day. This comes as the pandemic is on the decline in India, however, Covid is on the rise in other places such as China. The nasal vaccine has been touted as a booster dose.

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India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day today. The main function was held at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating Republic Day. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the Chief Guest at the parade. During the Republic Day parade, the country’s military prowess, cultural diversity, self-reliance initiatives, women empowerment, and emergence of a New India were showcased.

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A couple died by suicide along with their two children in a horrific incident in Vidisha district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The children were suffering from muscular dystrophy. The husband died by suicide along with his wife and two sons expressing he does not want to live anymore as he is not able to save the lives of his children from the genetic diasease. According to the police the couple gave poison to their children and later had it themselves too.&nbsp;

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While speaking with ANI news agency, Vidisha DM said, "A man, Sanjeev Mishra, committed suicide along with his wife and two children in Vidisha. He posted a suicide note on social media mentioning he couldn't save his children suffering from a genetic disease, treatment for which isn't available. All four are dead."

The deceased were identified by the police as Sanjeev Mishra (45), his wife Neelam (42), and their sons Anmol (13) and Sarthak (7).&nbsp;

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Right before the fateful incident, Mishra while taking to social media wrote, "May God spare even enemy's children from this disease... I am not able to save the children, I do not want to live anymore."&nbsp;

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As soon as the police received the information about the incident, they rushed to the spot. Police broke the locked door and in a bid to save the lives of the four people rushed to the spot. However, their lives could not be saved and all four died during treatment.&nbsp;

According to multiple reports, Mishra also left a suicide letter where he wrote, “We are facing trouble for the past five years. ...we have decided to end our lives." Additional police superintendent Sameer Yadav said that after seeing the social media post some friends rushed to their house but they found it was locked from the inside. “They tried to open the gate and informed the police about it," he added.&nbsp;

Family's relatives also spoke to the police and said that the couple tried their best to get their sons treated but their condition was deteriorating.

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A couple died by suicide along with their two children in a horrific incident in Vidisha district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The children were suffering from muscular dystrophy. The husband died by suicide along with his wife and two sons expressing he does not want to live anymore as he is not able to save the lives of his children from the genetic diasease. According to the police the couple gave poison to their children and later had it themselves too. Also Read | In a first, India calls for amendment of Indus Waters Treaty, sends notice to Pakistan While speaking with ANI news agency, Vidisha DM said, "A man, Sanjeev Mishra, committed suicide along with his wife and two children in Vidisha. He posted a suicide note on social media mentioning he couldn't save his children suffering from a genetic disease, treatment for which isn't available. All four are dead." The deceased were identified by the police as Sanjeev Mishra (45), his wife Neelam (42), and their sons Anmol (13) and Sarthak (7). Also Read | Passengers panic as bus falls into lake in Turkiye, no fatalities reported Right before the fateful incident, Mishra while taking to social media wrote, "May God spare even enemy's children from this disease... I am not able to save the children, I do not want to live anymore." Watch | Protests in Haiti by police, tensions soar; roads blocked and airport stormed by protesters As soon as the police received the information about the incident, they rushed to the spot. Police broke the locked door and in a bid to save the lives of the four people rushed to the spot. However, their lives could not be saved and all four died during treatment. According to multiple reports, Mishra also left a suicide letter where he wrote, “We are facing trouble for the past five years. ...we have decided to end our lives." Additional police superintendent Sameer Yadav said that after seeing the social media post some friends rushed to their house but they found it was locked from the inside. “They tried to open the gate and informed the police about it," he added. Family's relatives also spoke to the police and said that the couple tried their best to get their sons treated but their condition was deteriorating. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The 74th Republic Day was celebrated by Google with a doodle illustration made by Ahmedabad artist Parth Kothekar.&nbsp;

The Constitution was adopted by India on January 26, 1950, which declared the nation a republic, sovereign and democratic state.&nbsp;

The Republic Day Google Doodle which has been used this year is a hand-cut design featuring the Republic Day parade's elements like India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the CRFP marching contingent as well as motorcycle riders.

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"Today’s Doodle artwork is crafted from intricately hand-cut paper. Many elements of the Republic Day parade are represented in the artwork including the Rashtrapati Bhavan (where the president resides), the India Gate, the CRFP marching contingent, and motorcycle riders," Google Doodle stated.&nbsp;

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While talking about the Republic Day Google Doodle, Kothekar stated, "My inspiration was to create a portrait of India. The exhibition that takes place during the Republic Day parade is vast and humbling! I wished to weave various strands and elements of it together."

"During my school days, every year I would be mesmerised by the Republic Day parade. Receiving this opportunity enlivened that fascination and I thoroughly enjoyed diving into it as I went into details of every facet displayed on the papercut. I learned a lot through this process,” the artist added.&nbsp;

The behind-the-scenes video of the Republic Day Google Doodle being created by Kothekar was shared by Google Doodle.&nbsp;

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The complete Google Doodle shared on Republic Day was completed by Kothekar in 4 days, as he worked 6 hours a day. "I wanted to demonstrate the complexity of India, with all of its interconnected facets!" stated Kothekar.&nbsp;

India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day on Thursday. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is present as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations this year. The theme of Republic Day this year is 'Jan Bhagidari'.

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The 74th Republic Day was celebrated by Google with a doodle illustration made by Ahmedabad artist Parth Kothekar. The Constitution was adopted by India on January 26, 1950, which declared the nation a republic, sovereign and democratic state.

The 74th Republic Day was celebrated by Google with a doodle illustration made by Ahmedabad artist Parth Kothekar. The Constitution was adopted by India on January 26, 1950, which declared the nation a republic, sovereign and democratic state. The Republic Day Google Doodle which has been used this year is a hand-cut design featuring the Republic Day parade's elements like India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the CRFP marching contingent as well as motorcycle riders. ALSO READ | Republic Day 2023: This year’s R-Day parade 21-gun salute will be different. Here’s why "Today’s Doodle artwork is crafted from intricately hand-cut paper. Many elements of the Republic Day parade are represented in the artwork including the Rashtrapati Bhavan (where the president resides), the India Gate, the CRFP marching contingent, and motorcycle riders," Google Doodle stated. New Google Doodle has been released: "India Republic Day 2023" :)#google #doodle #designhttps://t.co/mHjtmpLDOf pic.twitter.com/ouV8ZEJl93 — Google Doodles EN (@Doodle123_EN) January 25, 2023 × While talking about the Republic Day Google Doodle, Kothekar stated, "My inspiration was to create a portrait of India. The exhibition that takes place during the Republic Day parade is vast and humbling! I wished to weave various strands and elements of it together." "During my school days, every year I would be mesmerised by the Republic Day parade. Receiving this opportunity enlivened that fascination and I thoroughly enjoyed diving into it as I went into details of every facet displayed on the papercut. I learned a lot through this process,” the artist added. The behind-the-scenes video of the Republic Day Google Doodle being created by Kothekar was shared by Google Doodle. WATCH | India prepares for its 72nd Republic Day The complete Google Doodle shared on Republic Day was completed by Kothekar in 4 days, as he worked 6 hours a day. "I wanted to demonstrate the complexity of India, with all of its interconnected facets!" stated Kothekar. India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day on Thursday. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is present as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations this year. The theme of Republic Day this year is 'Jan Bhagidari'. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Google Doodle uses illustration of Ahmedabad artist to celebrate India's 74th Republic Day

India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on Thursday with a colourful parade displaying military might and cultural diversity. President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating Republic Day, and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

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Egypt’s dual identity as an Afro-Arab nation makes Cairo an indispensable ally of India in West Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, according to Mohammed Soliman, a strategist who conceptualised the "Indo-Abrahamic" framework.

"As a rising global power, Delhi should build strong bilateral relations with regional powers beyond South Asia— chief among them Cairo," Soliman, the intellectual architect of I2U2 and director of the Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program at the Middle East Institute in Washington told WION.

Soliman underscored that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's&nbsp;visit to India is likely to produce a roadmap for bilateral relations and set the tone for cooperation in areas from “pharma to military industries and from food security to information technology.”

Egypt is a significant gateway to markets in Africa and Europe. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, bilateral trade reached a record high of $7.26 billion in 2021–22.

On&nbsp;the trade prospects, Soliman said, “Egypt is very open to Indian investment, given the historical relations between the two countries and Egypt’s appreciation of India’s global role.”

This is the first time that an Egyptian president has been invited as chief guest for the Republic Day event. Under former Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, relations between India and Egypt improved, particularly following India's support for Egypt during the 1956 Suez Crisis.

Soliman pointed out that "the India-Egypt alignment is consequential for regional integration in West Asia."&nbsp; 
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Earlier, President Sisi expressed sympathy and solidarity with India during the second wave of Covid-19&nbsp;on April 30, 2021.&nbsp;On May 9, 2021, Egypt sent three aircraft carrying medical supplies to India. Egypt, which is struggling to get wheat since its main suppliers Russia and Ukraine are&nbsp;at war, wants to purchase the grain from India.

India had banned the sale of wheat to other nations but permitted the export of 61,000 tonnes to Egypt in May last year. But given the shortages, the nation needs more grains.

MEA in a statement earlier said that the visit will "further strengthen and deepen the time-tested partnership between India and Egypt."&nbsp; 
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Egypt’s dual identity as an Afro-Arab nation makes Cairo an indispensable ally of India in West Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, according to Mohammed Soliman, a strategist who conceptualised the "Indo-Abrahamic" framework.

Egypt’s dual identity as an Afro-Arab nation makes Cairo an indispensable ally of India in West Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, according to Mohammed Soliman, a strategist who conceptualised the "Indo-Abrahamic" framework. "As a rising global power, Delhi should build strong bilateral relations with regional powers beyond South Asia— chief among them Cairo," Soliman, the intellectual architect of I2U2 and director of the Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program at the Middle East Institute in Washington told WION. Soliman underscored that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to India is likely to produce a roadmap for bilateral relations and set the tone for cooperation in areas from “pharma to military industries and from food security to information technology.” Egypt is a significant gateway to markets in Africa and Europe. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, bilateral trade reached a record high of $7.26 billion in 2021–22. On the trade prospects, Soliman said, “Egypt is very open to Indian investment, given the historical relations between the two countries and Egypt’s appreciation of India’s global role.” This is the first time that an Egyptian president has been invited as chief guest for the Republic Day event. Under former Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, relations between India and Egypt improved, particularly following India's support for Egypt during the 1956 Suez Crisis. Soliman pointed out that "the India-Egypt alignment is consequential for regional integration in West Asia." Earlier, President Sisi expressed sympathy and solidarity with India during the second wave of Covid-19 on April 30, 2021. On May 9, 2021, Egypt sent three aircraft carrying medical supplies to India. Egypt, which is struggling to get wheat since its main suppliers Russia and Ukraine are at war, wants to purchase the grain from India. India had banned the sale of wheat to other nations but permitted the export of 61,000 tonnes to Egypt in May last year. But given the shortages, the nation needs more grains. MEA in a statement earlier said that the visit will "further strengthen and deepen the time-tested partnership between India and Egypt." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

President El-Sisi visits as R-Day chief guest, Egypt remains Delhi’s indispensable Afro-Arab ally

India marked its 74th Republic Day with a military parade on Thursday (January 26) as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu led the celebrations while Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended as the guest of honour.

India exhibits military might at grand Republic Day parade in New Delhi

India Republic Day 2023: NCC, and NSS march at the 74th republic day parade

The 74th Republic Day parade displayed the military strength and cultural diversity of the revamped Kartavya Path in the national capital, for the first time.

India Republic Day 2023: Kartavya Path hosts first Republic Day parade since name change

Egyptian mummies and the Indian constitution have a connection. There wasn’t one, but three copies of the original constitution. One was printed, and the other two were handwritten in Hindi and in English. This meant that both these handwritten copies had to be kept somewhere and had to be preserved. Here's how a showcase built for Egyptian mummies keeps the Indian Constitution safe.

Republic Day 2023: How the Indian Constitution is preserved by the Egypt

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo stated in a book released on Tuesday (January 24) that India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war in 2019 but the US intervention stopped the situation from escalating. "I do not think the world properly knows just how close the&nbsp;India-Pakistan&nbsp;rivalry came to spilling over into a&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;conflagration in February 2019," the likely future US presidential contender wrote in "Never Give an Inch," the memoir of his time as Donald Trump's top diplomat and earlier CIA chief.

India claimed that the fatal attack on its paramilitary force convoy in February 2019 in Kashmir was carried out by the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e Mohammed, and urged that its neighbour take action against militant groups operating on its land.

"The Pakistanis had begun to prepare their&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;weapons for a strike.&nbsp;India&nbsp;was contemplating its own escalation,"&nbsp;Pompeo&nbsp;wrote.

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In a reference to the vulnerability of civilian regimes, Pompeo, who said that Pakistan "probably enabled" the Kashmir attack, claimed to have spoken to "the actual leader of Pakistan," the country's then-army head General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

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At the time, Pompeo openly backed India's ability to take action. Pompeo praised India in his book and, in contrast to New Delhi officials, made no secret of his intention to form an alliance with the South Asian democracy "to counteract Chinese aggression."

In 1998, both&nbsp;India and Pakistan conducted nuclear bomb tests, making it a crucial year for both the South Asian counties.&nbsp;Kashmir was referred to as "the most dangerous place&nbsp;in the world" by then-US President Bill Clinton.

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Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo stated in a book released on Tuesday (January 24) that India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war in 2019 but the US intervention stopped the situation from escalating.

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo stated in a book released on Tuesday (January 24) that India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war in 2019 but the US intervention stopped the situation from escalating. "I do not think the world properly knows just how close the India-Pakistan rivalry came to spilling over into a nuclear conflagration in February 2019," the likely future US presidential contender wrote in "Never Give an Inch," the memoir of his time as Donald Trump's top diplomat and earlier CIA chief. India claimed that the fatal attack on its paramilitary force convoy in February 2019 in Kashmir was carried out by the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e Mohammed, and urged that its neighbour take action against militant groups operating on its land. "The Pakistanis had begun to prepare their nuclear weapons for a strike. India was contemplating its own escalation," Pompeo wrote. Also read | 19-year-old Pakistani girl shot dead by her father in Karachi Court over ‘honour’ In a reference to the vulnerability of civilian regimes, Pompeo, who said that Pakistan "probably enabled" the Kashmir attack, claimed to have spoken to "the actual leader of Pakistan," the country's then-army head General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Also watch | After Joe Biden, classified documents found at former US Vice President Mike Pence's house At the time, Pompeo openly backed India's ability to take action. Pompeo praised India in his book and, in contrast to New Delhi officials, made no secret of his intention to form an alliance with the South Asian democracy "to counteract Chinese aggression." In 1998, both India and Pakistan conducted nuclear bomb tests, making it a crucial year for both the South Asian counties. Kashmir was referred to as "the most dangerous place in the world" by then-US President Bill Clinton. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India, Pakistan were on verge of nuclear war in 2019, claims Mike Pompeo in book

At places of worship, devotees pray and wish for all kinds of things including career growth, health, wealth, prosperity and what not. But on the outskirts of Chennai, a temple is dedicated to visa. Sri Lakshmi Visa Ganapathi Temple has surged in popularity among visa seekers over the past decade.

WION Wings: Sri Lakshmi Visa Ganapathi Temple in India attracts devotees who want to travel abroad

This year's Republic Day celebrations will see many first time evers, we’ll tell you what’s different this year in this video ahead. India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations began from January 23 with the celebration of Parakram Divas, which marks the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Watch this video to know more.

Here are the things different in India's Republic Day this year

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