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<p><strong>Breaking News Live: </strong>Hello and welcome to the breaking news live blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates and breaking news from India and around the world.</p> <p><strong>IAF To Unveil New Ensign At Air Force Day Parade Today</strong></p> <p>The IAF will unveil its new ensign at the annual Air Force Day parade at Prayagraj on Sunday to better reflect its values, 72 years after a similar exercise was undertaken. The Indian Air Force's move comes over a year after the Navy made changes in its ensign shedding its colonial past.</p> <p>"October 8 will go down as a momentous day in the annals of IAF history. On this historic day, the Chief of Air Staff will unveil the new IAF ensign," the IAF said. In the new ensign, the Indian Air Force crest will be in the top right corner.</p> <p>The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October, 1932. In view of its professional efficiency and achievements during World War II, the force was bestowed with the prefix "Royal" in March 1945. So, it became the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF).</p> <p>In 1950, the IAF dropped its "Royal" prefix and amended the ensign as India became a republic. The RIAF ensign consisted of the Union Jack in the upper left canton and the RIAF roundel (red, white and blue) on the fly side. Post-Independence, the IAF ensign was created by replacing the Union Jack with the Indian tricolour and the RAF roundels with the IAF tricolour roundel in the lower right canton.</p> <p>"A new lAF ensign has now been created to better reflect the values of the Indian Air Force. This reaffirmation will now be reflected by the inclusion of the Air Force Crest in the top right corner of the ensign, towards the fly side," the IAF said in a statement.</p> <p><strong>Over 20,000 Set To Compete In Bengaluru Marathon Today</strong></p> <p>Over 20,000 athletes are likely to participate in the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon to be held on Sunday with the race concluding at the Kanteerava Stadium here.</p> <p>The 10th edition of the 'City Run' is expected to have more than 20,000 participants across all age groups.</p> <p>The marathon will have three categories -- full marathon of 42.195 km, half marathon of 21.1 km and 5K Hope Run -- certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons).</p> <p>As an inclusive run, the event will have a special flag-off for people with disabilities. They will be joined by industry leaders as buddy runners and a team of visually-impaired participants supported by guide runners.</p>

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