Updated Jan 26, 2021 | 23:21 IST
As per tradition, 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. India s military prowess on display at Rajpath | Photo Credit: Twitter
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The Indian Army, Air Force and Navy displayed its full might at Rajpath on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day
A brief show of Rafale jet in action was the highlight of this year s Republic Day parade
New Delhi: India s military might was on full display at Rajpath in Delhi on Tuesday as the country celebrated its 72nd Republic Day.
India showcases military might, cultural heritage at Republic Day parade on Rajpath
Depicting the nation s rich cultural heritage and economic progress, 17 tableaux from states and union territories and nine from different Union ministries and paramilitary forces took part in the 72nd Republic day parade. PTI January 26, 2021 / 12:14 PM IST
Flt Lt Bhawna Kanth, one of the first three female fighter pilots of the country, is part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade.
In a display of India s military might, Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath on Tuesday.
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NSG commandos sweat for at least 5 hours to give a flawless march past on Republic day at Rajpath. (Photo/ANI)
R-Day Parade: India s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress to be displayed today ANI | Updated: Jan 26, 2021 05:42 IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): India s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress will be on display during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath in the national capital today. Apart from tableaus of Armed forces, 17 tableaus from different states and nine tableaus from different ministries/departments of the central government and Paramilitary Forces and six from Ministry of Defence will also be on display during the annual parade.
India s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress were displayed during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath in New Delhi on Tuesday.Representing India s strides in indigenous defence technologies, .