Republic Day Parade: India s military might to be displayed. 10 points
New Delhi: Security personnel keep vigil at Rajpath on the eve of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
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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.
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.
Different contingents marched past on Rajpath in Delhi on Republic Day ANI | Updated: Jan 26, 2021 15:56 IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, several marching contingents marched down Rajpath in Delhi on Tuesday, with President Ram Nath Kovind saluting them from the dais.
A 122-member contingent of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, comprising of soldiers of the Bangladesh Army, sailors of its Navy and air warriors their Air Force, led by the contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Abu Mohammed Shahnoor Shawon kick-started the parade of marching contingents.
After that, the contingent of Jat Regiment, led by Captain Rishabh Singh Sambyal, marched past the salute dais.
Commemorating India's 72nd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation today in paying tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at