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, .
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The Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day.
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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
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Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Tuesday - Reuters
A tableau from Uttar Pradesh is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Tuesday - Reuters
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Indian Air Force fighter jets fly past during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Tuesday - Reuters
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A tableau from Uttar Pradesh is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Tuesday - Reuters
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Amid the Covid-19 pandemic protocols, India’s Republic Day parade at Rajpath showcased the progress made in indigenous defence technologies with the display of the Main Battle Tank of the Indian Army, the T-90 Bhishma, Infantry Combat Vehicle Ballway Machine Pikate (BMP-II) – Sarath, Mobile Autonomous Launcher of the Brahmos Missile system, Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System and Samvijay Electronic Warfare System.
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India’s military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress will be on display during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations. Indian Army s tanks during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi | Photo Credit: PTI
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New Delhi: India will be celebrating its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday by showcasing its military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress. The Defence Ministry said that newly-inducted Rafale fighter aircraft will take part in the R-Day flypast. Representing India’s strides in indigenous defence technologies, a contingent of Defence Research and a Development Organisation (DRDO) will take part in the majestic Rajpath.