Here are top stories this Tuesday morning: 

PM Modi extends greetings on 72nd Republic Day 

As India commemorates its 72nd Republic Day on January 26, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on occasion. "Wishing all people of India a Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind!" PM Modi wrote on Twitter. India will show its military might with Rafale jets taking part in Republic Day flypast for first time and armed forces showcasing T-90 tanks, Samvijay electronic warfare system, Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets. 

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Pma hour for Ram Vilas Paswan, son Chirag Paswan 

Chirag Paswan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday after former Union minister and his late far Ram Vilas Paswan was bestowed with Pma Bhushan award posthumously and was one of 10 Pma Bhushan awardees.  Lok Janshakti Party president tweeted that PM Modi took care of his far till his last days and gave him respect even after he was gone.

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DRDO conducts successful maidan launch of Akash-NG missile 

On 25 January, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off coast of Odisha. It is a new generation Surface to Air Missile meant for use by Indian Air Force. According to Ministry of Defence, missile intercepted target with textbook precision. During trajectory, launch met all test objectives by performing high maeuvres. 

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TMC expels Nia district VP Partha Chatterjee 

In a sudden move against senior TMC leer Partha Chatterjee, party has expelled him from his post of Vice President of Trinamool's Nia unit on Monday. district president Mahua Moitra has issued a letter to Chatterjee accusing him of anti-party activities and inciting ors to do so. Mamata Banerjee-led party recently saw exit of Suvendu hikari along with 6 MLAs, 1 MP, and 16 or grassroots leers - who joined BJP and has w been fielded in saffron party's political campaign.

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US Prez committed to stopping China’s ecomic abuse

United States on Monday stated that it is committed to end China's aggression on many fronts. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated that US President Joe Biden will work closely with allies and partners to counter China's 'ecomic abuses'. However, China has expressed hopes for better bilateral ties with United States. Highlighting China's authoritarian tactics at home and elsewhere abro, Psaki also stated that it poses a challenge to United States' security, prosperity and values. She furr said that Joe Biden ministration will approach situation with strategic patience. 

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