Republic Day 2024 LIVE: India to showcase its growing Nari Shakti, military might

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08:23 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi unfurls the national flag in Chennai

08:18 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurls the national flag at RSS headquarters

08:15 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

US congratulates India, praises 'vibrant people-to-people' ties

India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day Friday. US Secretary of state Antony Blinken congratulated people of the country on this day and hoped to deepen the “vibrant people-to-people ties between our nations”.

Blinken said President Joe Biden has termed the United States’ relationship with India “one of the most consequential in the world”.

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08:12 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi, Mithun and Usha Uthup among recipients on Padma Awards

Indian cinema veterans Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi, Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup and composer Pyarelal Sharma were among 132 recipients of the coveted Padma Awards for the year 2024 announced on the eve of Republic Day.

08:09 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Telangana CM lays a wreath at Veerula Sainik Smarak

On Republic Day, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy decorates Veerula Sainik Smarak at the Army Parade Ground in Secunderabad with a wreath.

08:00 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

French marching contingent, band contingent also to take part in parade

The parade will also feature a 33-member French band contingent and a 95-member marching troop from France. On the Kartavya Path, soldiers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, Delhi Police, CAPF, NCC, and NSS will march. Nine ministries and sixteen states will also have tablesaux participate.

07:58 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma unfurls the national flag at his residence 

07:56 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

PM congratulates Padma Awards recipients, says India cherishes their contribution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated all those who have been conferred the Padma Awards and said India cherishes their contribution across diverse sectors.

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, actors Vyjayantimala Bali and Konidela Chiranjeevi, Sulabh International founder late Bindeshwar Pathak, first woman judge of Supreme Court late M Fathima Beevi and Bombay Samachar owner Hormusji N Cama were among 132 eminent persons awarded Padma awards on Thursday.

In a post on X, Modi said, "Congratulations to all those who have been conferred the Padma Awards. India cherishes their contribution across diverse sectors."

07:54 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

PM Modi extends greetings to Indian citizens

07:52 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

People reach Kartavya Path to watch Republic Day Parade 

07:51 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Google's special doodle on 75th R-Day shows India's transition from analogue to digital era

In honour of India's 75th Republic Day, search giant Google created a unique doodle that shows the nation's shift from the days of analogue TVs to smartphones.

The imaginative artwork represents the ceremonial march as it might have appeared on television during these many years.

India became a republic on January 26, 1950, after gaining independence in 1947.

07:47 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Indian Embassy in Riyadh lit in tricolour

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been lit up in tricolour to celebrate India's 75th Republic Day.

"On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the Embassy is lit in tricolour," the embassy wrote on X on Thursday.

07:44 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Government buildings, major roads and monuments in Jaipur illuminated 

07:43 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Delhi under thick security blanket, over 70,000 personnel deployed across city

For the 75th Republic Day celebrations on Friday, the nation's capital has been placed under lockdown, with over 70,000 people stationed around the city, according to authorities.

In order to facilitate Friday's easy flow of automobiles around the city, limits have been placed in place, particularly in central Delhi. The police have also released an advice on traffic arrangements.

Around 77,000 invitees are anticipated to gather at Kartavya Path to observe this year's Republic Day parade, according to the statement made by the 14,000 people who have been stationed there and surrounding it for security purposes.

07:39 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

This year parade to be 'women-centric'

A 'women-centric' march along the Kartavya Path in the nation's capital will highlight the many contributions that women play in a range of fields.

During the fly-past, fifteen women pilots—six of them are from the fighter streams—will pilot a variety of IAF systems.

For the first time, four Tejas aircraft, which are made in the country, will fly in formation.

Additionally, 100 female musicians playing Indian musical instruments will lead the march for the first time. Women performers will open the procession with musical selections from Sankh, Naadswaram, Nagada, and other genres.

07:29 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

Over 70,000 personnel deployed across Delhi

Increased security has been put in place for Delhi's 75th Republic Day celebrations, with over 70,000 people stationed around the city. Smooth vehicle flow is the goal of special traffic arrangements and limitations, especially in central Delhi.

A little over 14,000 people have been sent to guard Kartavya Path, the Republic Day parade's main thoroughfare, which is anticipated to draw some 77,000 invitees.

07:27 (IST)

Republic Day 2024 LIVE

India to showcase its growing Nari Shakti, military might 

India is getting ready for the historic Republic Day festivities, which will take place today. The country's rich cultural legacy and military power will be on display at the beautiful 'Kartavya Path' in the capital.

Following the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations to mark 75 years of the nation's independence, President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in the big celebrations of Amrit Kaal.

The 90-minute parade, which will be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron as Chief Guest, will center around three main themes: the expanding Nari Shakti, the rich cultural variety of Viksit Bharat, and the military power of "Aatmanirbhar".

India is getting ready for the historic Republic Day festivities, which will take place today. The country’s rich cultural legacy and military power will be on display at the beautiful ‘Kartavya Path’ in the capital.

Following the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations to mark 75 years of the nation’s independence, President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in the big celebrations of Amrit Kaal.

The 90-minute parade, which will be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron as Chief Guest, will centre around three main themes: the expanding Nari Shakti, the rich cultural variety of Viksit Bharat, and the military power of “Aatmanirbhar.”

A troop of Tri-Service women walking along the Kartavya Path for the first time ever. During the Indian Air Force’s fly-past, female pilots will also captivate the crowd as they represent Nari Shakti, or women’s power.

Only female personnel will make up the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) contingents.

More than a hundred female musicians playing Indian musical instruments will lead the procession. These female musicians would open the march with songs from Sankh, Naadswaram, Nagada, etc.



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