In pics: From Rafale to COVID-19 restrictions, many firsts this Republic Day parade
From Bangladesh's tri-service contingent leading the parade to Ladakh's tableau, India will see several events in the Republic Day for the first time.
Abhishek Sharma
Jan 26, 2021, 11:23 AM IST
India is celebrating the 72nd Republic Day today. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi have been shortened. The programme, which started at 9 am in the morning, concluded at 11:25 am after the traditional flypast.
The Republic Day parade 2021 began on sunny Tuesday morning with strict precautionary measures for coronavirus. The National Flag was unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. The parade commenced with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute.