‘Tolerance still being put to test’
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Country’s pluralistic culture is being put to test by vested interests, says President Pranab Mukherjee in his R-Day address
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Chris India’s rich culture and heritage.” y, friends and Mukherjee heighthimof 300 meters from the ident Mukherjee. The other comPranab unfurling the Army and 35 musicians. Coons, D-Del., said Haley didn’t convince Indian flag at the Rashtrapati BhaIt was followed by military that she’ll serve effectively. and The US ground ambassadorat a speed of 780 km per mandos were on seven vehicles. the international including body should be an expertinon ‘VIC’ formation, leaving hour van and Prime Minister Narendra paramilitaryto contingents, After the armed forces came state international affairs, Coons said, “not someone the spectators in awe. Modi paying tributes to the fallen mounted troops from the 61st Cavtableaux, displaying India’s oneness who will be learning on the job.” Developed by the Aeronautical amid a rich diversity. soldiers at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at alry and mechanized columns. A Senate vote is expected soon now on Martial music belted out by miliDevelopment Agency and proIndia Gate. Haryana’s tableau, dedicated to Trump’s choice for secretary of state, former filledMobil the air soldiers Modi welcomed the President tary bands Exxon CEOasRex Tillerson. duced by Hindustan Aeronautics the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ camThe vote on finest Haley milcapped aLtd, day when of the Tejas, as a fourth generation paign, came first. The Jammu and and the Chief Guest, Sheikh drawn from some the GOP-led panels endorsed Trump’s choicescan fly at 1,350 km per Kashmir tableau was clad in white, with clockwork aircraft, Mohammed, the son of the UAE’s itary units marched lead the Transportation, Housing, and precision. to hour and is comparable to the depicting the popular winter sports founding president. Commerce departments. 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