72nd Republic Day Parade 2021: Live Updates Jan 26, 2021, 10:35 IST
07:12 (IST) 26 JAN 2021:
PM Modi Greets Nation On 72nd Republic Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted all Indians on the country s 72nd Republic Day. Wishing all the people of India a Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! the PM tweeted. India is celebrating Republic Day with a shortened parade, no chief guest, and fewer spectators amid restrictions due to COVID-19. A total of 32 tableaus will be taking part.
07:17 (IST) 26 JAN 2021:
Republic Day: This year, 119 Padma Awards
Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and d
Republic Day 2021 Tableaux - a show of India s cultural diversity
The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day.
DNA Web Team
Jan 26, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day. 21 Gun Salute were presented by Ceremonial Battery of 223 Field Regiment following the unfurling of the national flag. The 21 Gun Salute is also presented during Independence Day and visits of foreign Heads of State. Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra lead this year s Republic Day parade, as the Parade Commander. Winners of the Param Vir Chakra and the Ashok Chakra parade down Rajpath. Param Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy. Ashok Chakra awarded for similar acts of valour and self-sacrifice but, other than, in the face of the ene