India will celebrate its 69th Republic Day on Thursday. For the first time in the history of Independent India, 10 heads of states will take part in the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi today.
India celebrating its 69th Republic Day today. For the first time in the history of Independent India, 10 heads of states will take part in the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Thursday.
Security forces are keeping a strict ground-to-air vigil in the national capital. Vehicles, in each and every police points, are being checked thoroughly. Vigilance at sensitive spots across the country have been increased to ensure safety and security.
For the first time ever, leaders of 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries - Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Laos and Brunei will grace the Republic Day parade as chief guests in the national capital.
Here are live updates from Rajpath in heart of National Capital:
11:26 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: With their daring debut in Rajpath parade, BSF’s woman's motorcycle team wins hearts.
11:00 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: In case you missed it, here are best of the tableaus that highlights India's vibrant cultural diversity:
10:48 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: First among the tableaus is that of the All India Radio, which showcases the historic journey of more than eight decades of public service
10:33 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: Not just smart salutes of defence contingents, the spectators also got a chance to see BrahMos and Akash missile during the parade.
10:27 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: The first marching contingent in this year’s parade is the Punjab Regiment. It is the second highest decorated regiment of the Indian Army.
10:17 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: The magnificent Republic Day parade has finally begun. This year’s parade is led by Parade Commander Lt Gen Asit Mistry AVSM, SM, VSM, GOC, HQ Delhi Area.
10:09 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: Time stands still as nation bows to the supreme sacrifice of IAF commando Nirala. President Kovind conferred (posthumously) the highest peacetime gallantry award to Corporal Nirala’s wife.
10:04 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: Under the command of Lt Col C Sandeep, 21 gun salute presented by 2281 Field Battery.
9:57 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: President Ram Nath Kovind, Supreme Commander of Indian armed forces, arrives at Rajpath.
9:51 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: PM Modi welcomes the ASEAN leaders, who are the Chief Guests of this year's Republic Day celebrations.
9:44 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: From the arches of the India Gate, the action shifts to Rajpath. President Ram Nath Kovind will arrive shortly.
9:28 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Amar Jawan Jyoti, pays rich tributes to our brave soldiers. Wíth 'Last Post,' nation remembers those who laid down their lives for India's honour.
9:21 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: Nearly 60,000 security personnel drawn from the Delhi Police and central security forces have been deployed in Central Delhi.
9:16 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: The national capital has been put under a security blanket with thousands of security personnel, anti-aircraft guns and sharpshooters deployed in view of the Republic Day parade that will be attended by ASEAN leaders.
9:01 IST Friday, 26 January 2018: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly reach Amar Jawan Jyoti to pay his tributes to brave hearts,who laid down their lives for the nation. In morning, he took to Twitter to wish the nation on 69th Republic Day:
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