News Now Highlights: For the first time Republic Day Parade has been dedicated to India's women, says PMSo far in today's developments, for the first time in the history, women's contingent of the Delhi Police will be marching down the Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade on January 26. ASI survey report on Gyanvapi complex to be given to both parties, rules Varanasi court, as stated by Hindu side counsel. PM Narendra Modi has advised all his cabinet colleagues to refrain from visiting the Ayodhya Ram Temple for now. Security has been tightened across the nation in view of Republic Day, preparation have begun in full swing. That's all for today. Keep tracking the latest updates across India only with DH!
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