Morning Filter: French President Macron to witness Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guest

French President Macron to witness Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guest The French president’s two-day visit to India is taking place as top negotiators from the two sides are eyeing to seal two mega defence deals providing for India’s procurement of 26 Rafale-M (marine version) fighter jets and three French designed Scorpene submarines. A 95-member marching contingent and 33-member band contingent from France will take part in the parade. Macron will also attend the ‘At Home’ reception by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. He is scheduled to hold a meeting with Murmu at 7.10 p.m. India all set to celebrate 75th Republic Day with grand display of military might, women power President Droupadi Murmu will lead India in celebrating the 75th Republic Day with an imposing display of its rising military might and rich cultural heritage during a 90-minute parade at the majestic Kartavya Path on Friday. Activist Manoj Jarange set to start fresh agitation over quota demand in Mumbai from Friday While Jarange wants to hold his protest at Azad Maidan, a designated site for agitations in south Mumbai from Friday, police suggested that he settle for International Corporate Park in Kharghar area of Navi Mumbai. Indian shooters gear up for Olympic year’s first ISSF World Cup A 49-member Indian contingent is all set to fire its first bullets as the Olympic year’s first ISSF World Cup begins in Cairo on Friday with the 10m air pistol finals for both men and women. Indian women’s hockey team beats Namibia 7-2, enyer QFs of Hockey5s WC The team will now take on New Zealand, the second placed team in Pool D, for a place in the semifinals on Friday. [logo] The Morning Filter 26 January 2024 [The Hindu logo] Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [[Arrow]Open in browser]( [[Mail icon]More newsletters]( Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today French President Macron to witness Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guest [India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron wave during a roadshow in Jaipur, India, January 25, 2024. ] The French president’s two-day visit to India is taking place as top negotiators from the two sides are eyeing to seal two mega defence deals providing for India’s procurement of 26 Rafale-M (marine version) fighter jets and three French designed Scorpene submarines. A 95-member marching contingent and 33-member band contingent from France will take part in the parade. Macron will also attend the ‘At Home’ reception by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. He is scheduled to hold a meeting with Murmu at 7.10 p.m. India all set to celebrate 75th Republic Day with grand display of military might, women power President Droupadi Murmu will lead India in celebrating the 75th Republic Day with an imposing display of its rising military might and rich cultural heritage during a 90-minute parade at the majestic Kartavya Path on Friday. Activist Manoj Jarange set to start fresh agitation over quota demand in Mumbai from Friday While Jarange wants to hold his protest at Azad Maidan, a designated site for agitations in south Mumbai from Friday, police suggested that he settle for International Corporate Park in Kharghar area of Navi Mumbai. Indian shooters gear up for Olympic year’s first ISSF World Cup A 49-member Indian contingent is all set to fire its first bullets as the Olympic year’s first ISSF World Cup begins in Cairo on Friday with the 10m air pistol finals for both men and women. Indian women’s hockey team beats Namibia 7-2, enyer QFs of Hockey5s WC The team will now take on New Zealand, the second placed team in Pool D, for a place in the semifinals on Friday. Today’s Best Reads [[Nitish Kumar may skip Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra; likely to join hands with NDA again] Nitish Kumar may skip Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra; likely to join hands with NDA again]( [[Ram Temple proves people’s trust in judicial process: President Murmu] Ram Temple proves people’s trust in judicial process: President Murmu]( [[Rahul Gandhi timed Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra with Ayodhya event to trigger communal clash: Assam CM Sarma] Rahul Gandhi timed Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra with Ayodhya event to trigger communal clash: Assam CM Sarma]( [[A day after she severed ties with Congress, Kharge reaches out to Mamata] A day after she severed ties with Congress, Kharge reaches out to Mamata]( Copyright© 2024, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( Manage your newsletter subscription preferences [here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](