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Spectacular Flypast By 75 Aircraft At Rajpath Leaves People Stunned
Spectacular Flypast By 75 Aircraft At Rajpath Leaves People Stunned

In the end, the Amrit formation comprising 17 Jaguar made a figure of 75 aircraft and helicopters. The parade culminated with the national anthem and the release of Tricolour balloons.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
20 Yrs Of Balloon Cylinder Blast In Bhubaneswar
20 Yrs Of Balloon Cylinder Blast In Bhubaneswar: Victims Recall The Devastating Incident From 2002 R-Day Parade

On January 26, 2002, around 9 am on Mahatma Gandhi Marg the deadly blast took place when the cap of a hydrogen carbide-filled cylinder of a balloon seller had burst, causing the tragedy.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Indian Army Showcases Centurion Tank, PT-76 Tank That Played Major Role In 1971 War
R-Day Parade: Indian Army Showcases Centurion Tank, PT-76 Tank That Played Major Role In 1971 War

At the parade, the detachment of Centurion tank of "The Poona Horse' regiment was led by Captain Rahul Sharma.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Tricolour Unfurled At Rajpath
Tricolour Unfurled At Rajpath With Booming 21-Gun Salute

President Ram Nath Kovind honoured the proud winners of the highest gallantry, including the winners of Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
R-Day March Past Begins With Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra Gallantry Award Winners
R-Day March Past Begins With Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra Gallantry Award Winners

Colonel D Sreeram Kumar -- who won India's highest peacetime gallantry award Ashok Chakra for showing exceptional bravery during an anti-terrorist operation in Imphal on October 23, 2008 -- was in the third jeep.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Republic Day Parade
Rajpath Brims With Patriotic Fervour As India Celebrates R-Day

Amid chilly weather in the morning, the slogans "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Vande Matram" injected the heat of patriotism in the veins of the people.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Republic Day scrolls
R-Day: Scrolls Depicting Valour Of Unsung Heroes Of Freedom Struggle Displayed Along Rajpath

Inspiration for the scrolls was drawn from the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of indigenous and contemporary visual art practices.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
A New-Look Rajpath To Host Republic Day Celebrations
India Celebrates 73rd Republic Day, Here's A Sneak Peek Into Rajpath Event

According to an official statement, only double vaccinated adults/one dose vaccinated children of 15 years and above will be allowed entry at the parade. Children below 15 years of age will not be permitted

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Delhi Under Thick Security Blanket In View Of Republic Day Celebrations
Delhi Under Thick Security Blanket In View Of Republic Day Celebrations

The security personnel are keeping a hawk-eyed vigil over the venue, where President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be celebrating the occasion along with other dignitaries and thousands of people.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Indian Army
384 Soldiers To Recieve Defence Decorations On R-Day, Here Are Some Of Their Stories Of Valour

Pinku Kumar of Jat Regiment has been honoured with Shaurya Chakra posthumously. On March 27, 2021, Kumar was part of the inner cordon during an operation in Kashmir. Kumar along with Sepoy Sushil Rathi were covering the most likely escape route of the terrorists.

  • Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Jawans On Border
Watch | Indian Army Jawans Maintain Strict Vigilance Along LoC in Kashmir

Watch | Indian Army Jawans Maintain Strict Vigilance Along LoC in Kashmir

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  • Tuesday, 25 January 2022
Republic Day Parade
Centre Announces 51 Jeevan Raksha Padak On Eve Of R-Day

According to the Union Home Ministry, out of 51 Jeevan Raksha Padak, six are Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, 16 Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and 29 Jeevan Raksha Padak. Five awardees have been given posthumously.

  • Tuesday, 25 January 2022
Odisha Govt Releases Guidelines For Republic Day 2022; Check Details
Odisha Govt Releases Guidelines For Republic Day 2022 Celebrations; Check Details

The government has allowed citizens to unfurl the National Flag at their homes on Republic Day tomorrow without much crowd.

  • Tuesday, 25 January 2022
IEDs
Security Forces Foil Maoist Bid To Disrupt R-Day, 7 IEDs Recovered From Odisha's Malkangiri

Ahead of the Republic Day celebration, security personnel on Monday seized and defused a huge cache of explosives from the Swabhiman Anchal designated area in Odisha's Malkangiri.

  • Tuesday, 25 January 2022
1000 Drones
Made In India Drones Rehearse Ahead Of Performance During Beating Retreat Ceremony

Made In India Drones Rehearse Ahead Of Performance During Beating Retreat Ceremony

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  • Monday, 24 January 2022
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