The Indian Army on January 26 showcased at the Republic Day parade the Centurion tank, PT-76 tank, 75/24 Pack howitzer and OT-62 Topaz armoured personnel carrier that played a major role in dismembering Pakistan in the 1971 war. India in 2021 celebrated the Swarnim Vijay Varsh (Golden victory year) to commemorate India’s win over Pakistan…Continue Reading
The Beating Retreat ceremony was organised at the Attari-Wagah border near Punjab’s Amritsar on the occasion of Republic Day. After “Abide With Me”, one of Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite hymns, was dropped from this year’s Beating Retreat ceremony, the government sources on Sunday clarified that the “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo” is a touching lyric that…Continue Reading
NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of people braved a morning chill Wednesday on a ceremonial boulevard in India’s capital to watch a display of the country’s military power and cultural diversity, but the colorful annual Republic Day spectacle was curtailed amid COVID-19.Nearly 500 schoolchildren, folk dancers, police and military battalions, floats and stunt performers on…Continue Reading
Republic Day 2022 Highlights:President Ramnath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday.The 73rd Republic Day’s parade started at 10.30 AM instead of 10 AM to provide better visibility. Crowds at the Republic Day parade were curtailed to just 5,000 people, all double masked, vaccinated and maintaining strict…Continue Reading
Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in Delhi and anti-terror measures intensified, says officials. India celebrating its 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday across the country by following COVID-appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance as the virus keeps making comebacks with new mutations.President Ram Nath Kovind on…Continue Reading
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot addressed the small gathering of a few hundred guests Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot addressed the small gathering of a few hundred guests The 2022 Republic Day parade took place at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade ground in Bengaluru amidst heavy security on January 26, 2022. Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand…Continue Reading
Republic Day 2022 parade, at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade ground, amidst heavy security, in Bengaluru.Continue Reading
India is gearing up to celebrate 73rd Republic Day. A sense of patriotism is palpable across the nation. This is the day on which India’s Constitution came into force in the year 1950. This was the birth of Indian republic based firmly on democratic values. Each year, celebration of Republic Day is an ode to…Continue Reading
One of the most notable activities on January 26 is the Republic Day Parade. The main procession takes place on Rajpath in New Delhi. Members of three military branches – the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force – take part in the parade. People from all over the country buy tickets ahead of…Continue Reading
Every year, India observes Republic Day on January 26. The day marks the adoption of the constitution of India and the transition of the country to a republic on January 26, 1950. This year, the nation will be celebrating its 73rd Republic day. Due to the spike in Covid-19 cases, there will also be no chief…Continue Reading