Republic Day Parade News
R-Day parade to have 25 tableaux, 16 marching contingents, 17 military bands
Two Param Vir Chakra awardees and one Ashok Chakra awardee will also participate in this year's parade.
2 min read22 Jan 2022R-Day: Centre curtails attendee by 70-80% amid Covid-19 surge. Details here
Defence Ministry said that this year approximately 5,000-8,000 people will be allowed to attend the Republic Day parade
1 min read18 Jan 2022India parades newly acquired arsenal on Republic Day
For the first time, women bikers of the Central Reserve Police Force performed daredevil stunts One of the showstoppers was India’s anti-satellite weapons system
1 min read26 Jan 2020Traditional 21-gun salute at Republic Day parade
The National anthem was sung amidst 21 gun salute at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade on Saturday. The duration of the 21 gun salute coincides with the length of the National anthem. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was the chief guest
26 Jan 2019India displays military power, cultural life on Republic Day
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was the chief guest on Saturday at the Republic Day parade Schoolchildren, folk dancers, and police and military battalions participated in the parade
1 min read26 Jan 2019TV viewership of Republic Day parade hits record 38 million
On 26 January, 38 million people across the country tuned into Doordarshan channels as India celebrated its 69th Republic Day, the latest viewership data shows
1 min read8 Feb 2018India’s role vital for peace, stability in Indo-Pacific region: Asean
Asean bloc appreciative of India's positive role in the Indo-Pacific region, says Preeti Saran, secretary (east) in the Indian foreign ministry
3 min read26 Jan 2018India marks 69th Republic Day with all Asean leaders in attendance
India celebrates its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade watched by thousands of people along with 10 Asean leaders, who attended the event as chief guests
3 min read26 Jan 2018After Republic Day parade, Narendra Modi walks down Rajpath to greet people
Narendra Modi waved at the crowd enthusiastically as he walked on the Rajpath with his security personnel trying to keep pace with him and his motorcade following
1 min read26 Jan 2018Republic Day parade highlights: India showcases military might, cultural diversity
A grand Republic Day parade, comprising military personnel and states tableaux, followed Ram Nath Kovind’s first flag hoisting as president. Here are the highlights of the celebrations on Friday
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