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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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India celebrates 65th Republic Day with patriotic fervour

Raipur/ Trivandrum/ Bhopal/ Bangalore, Jan 26 (ANI): Various states across India celebrated 65th anniversary of the Republic Day on Sunday with a patriotic fervor. In Bangalore, Governor H.R. Bhardwaj attended to an impressive and colourful parade that highlighted the strength of the armed forces and culture of the state. Jan 26, 2014

India displays its military might on 65th republic day

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended India's 65th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest on Sunday (January 26), while India showcased its defence might in a colourful ceremony. The country exhibited state-of-the art ballistic missiles, even as soldiers belonging to the three armed forces marched down Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard in the heart of the city, and enthralling spectators. Jan 26, 2014
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Four workers abducted for ransom from a road construction site in Manipur

Manipur, Jan 26 (ANI): On January 11, suspected armed cadres of KNF (N) kidnapped two drivers and two supervisors from a road construction site inside Singda dam complex in Manipur. The incident took place when they were working at a site on the top of a hill where an approach road to Singda dam is being constructed. The abductors have reportedly demanded a ransom of Rs.1 crore for their safe release. Jan 26, 2014
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Grammy Awards 2014: Complete List of Nominees

The 56th Annual Grammy Awards is all set to take place on 26 January at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The event will be aired live on CBS network starting from 8pm ET. Jan 21, 2014
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'Important day' as UN confirms Iran nuclear freeze: EU

The UN atomic watchdog confirms Iran's partial nuclear freeze. Images and soundbite of Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for the European Union before the meeting on Iran. Duration: 00:39 Jan 21, 2014
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India, Pakistan agree to round-the-clock trade through Wagah-Attari border

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): India and Pakistan agreed to allow round-the-clock trade between both the nuclear-armed nations through Wagah-Attari border on Saturday after a meeting of trade ministers in a bid to boost ties. India’s Trade Minister Anand Sharma, said that containers would move into Amritsar and Lahore instead of being unloaded at the check-post and re-loaded. Jan 18, 2014
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