New Delhi: The CISF on Tuesday was adjudged the “best marching contingent” amongst paramilitary and other auxiliary contingents during Republic Day parade, 2020 at Rajpath, the force said. This is sixth time that Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) contingent won the “best marching contingent” trophy at Republic Day parade, the earlier occasions being in 2007, 2008, […]
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Republic Day parade: Only 22 of 56 tableau proposals accepted
New Delhi: Seven opposition-ruled states will have their tableaux on display in the Republic Day parade this year as the government has rubbished attempts to raise “fake issues”. Government sources clarified Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Punjab are some opposition-ruled states whose tableaux will feature in this year’s Republic Day parade. With […]
Maharashtra fumes over rejection of its R-Day parade tableau
Mumbai: In what could lead to a potential Centre-state row, Maharashtra’s proposed tableau for the prestigious Republic Day Parade this year has been rejected, sparking strong reactions in the state political circles here on Tuesday. Similarly dismissed is a tableau planned by the West Bengal government – both the states have non-Bharatiya Janata Party governments […]
R-Day parade of pride strings together thousands on Rajpath
New Delhi : The melodious ‘Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram’ wafted through the air on Saturday as the Delhi tableau, among 21 others, rode past a sea of onlookers and thousands of heads swayed to the uplifting music at the 70th Republic Day Parade on Rajpath — an event VVIPs, commoners and security personnel unanimously declared […]
CISF tableau to appear at R-Day parade after 11 years
New Delhi : The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will showcase its tableau at the forthcoming Republic Day parade on January 26 after a gap of 11 years, an official said on Tuesday. “The tableau is a reflection of the aspirations, commitment and dedication of the CISF towards its mandate and showcases the various domains […]
Punjab Regiment, ITBP best marching contingents at R-Day Parade
New Delhi, Jan 28 : Maharashtra won the award for best state tableau at this year’s Republic Day Parade here while the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army bagged the award for the best marching contingent among the three services and ITBP among the paramilitary and auxiliary forces. The awards were given away by Defence Minister […]
Republic Day parade sees spectacular flypast by IAF aircraft
New Delhi, Jan 26 : A spectacular flypast by helicopters and fighters of the Indian Air Force marked the grand finale to the 69th Republic Day parade at the Rajpath on Friday. As IAF aircraft took to the skies at the end of the 90-minute parade, leaders on the saluting dais looked skywards to follow the […]
India’s military, soft powers enthrall crowd at R-Day parade
New Delhi, Jan 26 : Hundreds of men, women and children donning thick woollens braved the morning winter chill to watch Indias military prowess and diverse cultural heritage on display at the 69th Republic Day parade at Rajpath. A blanket of thick fog that engulfed the city in the morning and tight security restrictions didn’t deter […]
India displays military might, cultural prowess before 10 Asean chief guests
New Delhi, Jan 26 : India on Friday celebrated its 69th Republic Day as the Rajpath, the capital’s main promenade, came alive with march pasts and colourful tableaux to showcase the country’s military might, cultural legacy and its initiatives, with 10 Asean leaders as chief guests watching the proceedings. The parade ceremony commenced with Prime […]
Modi welcomes Asean leaders at Republic Day parade
New Delhi, Jan 26 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the leaders of 10 Asean countries at the Rajpath here as they arrived as the chief guests of India’s 69th Republic Day celebrations. Modi, who wore a traditional headgear, shook hands with the Asean leaders as they arrived. The leaders wore a traditional […]