The 75th Republic Day celebration, led by President Droupadi, will showcase India's rising military might and rich cultural heritage during a 90-minute parade at the majestic Kartavya Path.
Thirty-six people, including para archer and Arjuna Awardee Sheetal Devi, were selected for government awards in Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Republic Day.
Late Head Constable Abdul Majeed has been awarded posthumously in the category of award for achievements in the field of bravery that carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a citation to the awardee, according to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) Commissioner-Secretary Sanjeev Verma.
#WATCH | Motorcycle display enthralls the guests and audience at #RepublicDay2024 celebrations at Kartavya Path.
The Central Armed Police women personnel are exhibiting their prowess of 'Naari Shakti'. 265 women bikers on motorcycles showcase bravery and valour. pic.twitter.com/SZosIJiEbL
The #Chhattisgarh tableau proudly participates in the parade, embodying the state's rich democratic consciousness and traditional values inherent in its tribal communities since ancient times. The tableau vividly portrays the traditional arts and crafts of the region.… pic.twitter.com/25udq6ycxr
Sarpanches of 'vibrant villages', women workers of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, electronics manufacturing sector and the Central Vista Project, women scientists of ISRO, yoga teachers (Ayushman Bharat), winners of international sports events and Paralympic medalists were also among the invitees.
The Tableau of @DRDO_India showcase #NariShakti and indigenous critical systems and technologies. The tableau is based on the theme ‘Women power in protecting the nation by providing the defence shield in all 5 dimensions namely Land, Air, Sea, Cyber, and Space’ 🇮🇳💪… pic.twitter.com/cKw3qoobvI
The theme of the tableau is based on 'Ayodhya: Viksit Bharat-Samradh Virasat'. The front of the tableau symbolises the Pranpratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla, showcasing his childhood form. pic.twitter.com/VHdsaiVMvo
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron riding in a special presidential carriage escorted by the President's Bodyguard make their way to Kartavya Path pic.twitter.com/F4hOovJoua
Actor Mithun Chakraborty, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu from Taiwan, BJP veteran Ram Naik, actor late Vijaykanth, singer Usha Uthup and philanthropist Kiran Nadar were also awarded the coveted civilian awards on the eve of 75th Republic Day, according to an official statement.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday congratulated the people of India on the country's 75th Republic Day and hoped to deepen the 'vibrant people-to-people ties between our nations'.
In a statement, he said the past year has been marked by important milestones in 'our Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership, including our cooperation throughout India's successful G20 Presidency and at the G20 Leaders' Summit'.
The US secretary of state said President Joe Biden has termed the United States' relationship with India 'one of the most consequential in the world'.
The Shaurya Chakra awardees are Major Maneo Francis of the Parachute Regiment's 21st battalion, Major Amandeep Jakhar from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion, Naib Subedar Baria Sanjay Kumar Bhamar Singh of the Mahar Regiment, Havildar Sanjay Kumar from 9 Assam Rifles and Parshotam Kumar (civilian) from the Rashtriya Rifles.
For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent will be part of the country's biggest ceremonial event.
Lieutenants Deepti Rana and Priyanka Sevda, who are among 10 women officers commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery for the first time last year, will lead the Swathi weapon locating radar and Pinaka rocket system at the parade.
The parade will be heralded by over 100 women artistes playing Indian musical instruments—such as Sankh, Naadswaram, and Nagada—for the first time, instead of the traditional military bands.
Around 15 women pilots will enthrall the audience during the Indian Air Force's fly-past, representing 'Nari Shakti' (women power). The contingents of the Central Armed Police Forces will also consist of only women personnel.
The Republic Day ceremony will be kickstarted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. Later, President Droupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in the "traditional buggy", a practice that is making a comeback after a gap of 40 years, the Defence Ministry said.
The national flag will be unfurled followed by the national anthem, with a booming 21-gun salute to be given with indigenous 105-mm Indian Field Guns.
According to PTI, four Mi-17 IV helicopters of the 105th helicopter unit will shower flower petals on the audience present at Kartavya Path. This will be followed by 'Aavaahan', a band performance by over 100 women artistes playing various types of percussion instruments.
The 75th Republic Day celebration, led by President Droupadi Murmu, will showcase India's rising military might and rich cultural heritage during a 90-minute parade at the majestic Kartavya Path.
French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest for the grand celebration.
The armed forces will display an array of homegrown weaponry and military equipment such as missiles, drone jammers, surveillance systems, vehicle-mounted mortars and BMP-II infantry combat vehicles at the parade.
The overarching theme of the grand celebration of Friday will be women's power and democratic values.
The Republic Day parade will commence at 10:30 a.m. and will run for around 90 minutes.
