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Will try my best to give people of India a reason to smile: Sachin Tendulkar

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, was conferred with the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function held at the `Durbar Hall` of Rashtrapati Bahavan on Tuesday. A visibly delighted, Tendulakar dedicated this award to his mother and to all the mothers of India. He added that he would continue to bat for India, even though he has retired and will try his best to give the people of India a reason to smile. He also congratulated Prof CNR Rao for being awarded the Bharat Ratna. Feb 4, 2014
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Sachin Tendulkar, Prof CNR Rao awarded with Bharat Ratna

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee conferred India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist CNR Rao at a function held at the `Durbar Hall` of Rashtrapati Bahavan on Tuesday. Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket on November 16 last year, is the first sportsman to be bestowed with the honour by the President. In a fitting finale to a record-breaking career spanning 24 years, Tendulkar, was chosen for the prestigious award, after his farewell 200th Test against the West Indies in Mumbai on November 16, 2013. Feb 4, 2014
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It happens: Beating Retreat

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): India on Wednesday marked the end Republic Day celebrations with the colourful 'Beating Retreat' ceremony that took place on Vijay Chowk road square in New Delhi, near President's estate. Hundreds of spectators were present to witness military bands playing. The event saw the attendance of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister Arackaparambil Kurien Antony, Delhi's newly appointed chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.The President's arrival was followed by performances by the 14 Trumpeters, 32 Buglers and 14 Echo Buglers, placed strategically along the building of the entire administrative block. As the military bands played India's national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', the political leaders and the spectators stood up in order to honour the country. The Indian national flag was lowered to the solemn accompaniment of the military band. The ceremony is held at Vijay Chowk on January 29 every year and marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. The Beating Retreat has its origins in the retreat of the armed forces after a day at the battlefront. India became a republic on January 26, 1950, and celebrates the day with military parades, pomp and ceremony in all major cities. Jan 31, 2014
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Delhi CM should learn to rise above anarchist attitude: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Slamming Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s speech at the Republic Day celebration, BJP leader Harsh Vardhan said that the Delhi CM should learn to rise above the anarchist attitude as was also warned by President Pranab Mukherjee during his Republic Day speech. He said that Kejriwal should respect that Constitution which brought him to power. Jan 26, 2014
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JD (U), NCP back President's speech

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): The JD (U) and the NCP on Sunday backed President Pranab Mukherjee's comment that fractured government could be catastrophic and populist anarchy cannot be a substitute for governance. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said with such politics, the nation gets disturbed and added that the political parties must promise only those things that they can fulfill. NCP leader Tariq Anwar also said that to gain popularity these things should not be done. Jan 26, 2014
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Heavy arms in beginning of parade showed security important for nation: LK Advani

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): After hoisting the national flag at his residence on Republic Day, BJP leader LK Advani said that the heavy arms showed at the beginning of the parade emphasize that security has taken an important place in the country's agendas. He further denied commenting on any other political parties and endorsed what President Pranab Mukherjee said during his Republic Day speech. Jan 26, 2014

Rajnath Singh on President Pranab Mukherjee's speech

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): BJP president Rajnath Singh on Sunday supported President Pranab Mukherjee's remark that the people of this country should elect a party with majority for a stable government. Jan 26, 2014
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