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Republic Day 2026: Odisha features ‘Soil to Silicon’ theme, highlights journey from Agrarian to high-tech innovation growth

New Delhi: On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the state of Odisha showcased its transformative journey from its agrarian heritage to innovation-driven growth. The tableau aimed to present a compelling narrative of Atmanirbhar Bharat under the theme ‘Soil to Silicon: Rooted in Tradition, Rising with Innovation.’Echoing the central theme, the tableau’s front section highlighted…

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PM Modi Greets Nation on 77th Republic Day, Urges Stronger Resolve to Build ‘Viksit Bharat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to citizens across the country on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, urging people to strengthen their collective resolve towards building a Viksit Bharat—a developed, self-reliant, and inclusive India. In his Republic Day message, the Prime Minister described the occasion as a moment of pride…

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India-EU trade deal: Tariffs on BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz may be slashed to 40% soon

New Delhi, 26/1:India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported ​from the European Union to 40 per cent from the present 110 per cent, in the biggest opening yet of the country’s ‌vast market as the two sides close in on a free trade pact Prime Minister Narendra ‌Modi’s government has agreed to immediately reduce…

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Removing Mughals from textbooks is nonsense, history must be continuous: Historian Romila Thapar

Kozhikode, 25/1: History is a continuous process and cannot be taught in fragments, eminent historian Romila Thapar has said, while calling the practice of removal of entire dynasties such as the Mughals from textbooks as “nonsense”. Speaking online at the ongoing ninth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), Thapar on Saturday addressed issues ranging…

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