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Republic Day 2022 Highlights: Parade ends with splendid flypast, celebrations go on
73rd Republic Day Live Updates: On the eve of Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind approved conferment of 128 Padma awards, along with 384 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others.
India is celebrating the 73rd Republic Day today as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of independence. The Republic Day parade this year is showcasing India's military might, cultural diversity and many unique initiatives to mark the celebration of the 75th year of independence. The grand Republic Day parade started at 10:30am today amid foggy weather. As per tradition, the national flag was unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute, presented by Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment....Read More
The celebrations commenced on January 23 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Netaji's 125th birth anniversary, unveiled the hologram statue of the freedom fighter at India Gate in Delhi on Sunday.
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As many as 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force conducted a flypast showcasing the India's military prowess at the event. For the first time, the defence ministry presented videos from the cockpit as the helicopters and aircraft flew over Rajpath. The Centre also installed 10 large LED screens, five on each side of Rajpath, for spectators at the location. The guest list was cut short this year to ensure necessary Covid protocols.
On the eve of Republic Day celebrations, President Ram Nath Kovind approved awards of 384 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others.
The Centre also announced the Padma awards on Tuesday. The President approved the conferment of 128 Padma awards this year, including two duo cases, in which the award is counted as one. The list comprises four Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri awards.
Watch PM Modi greet Republic Day spectators; Gives warm farewell to President's horse Virat
BSF 176 Battalion, Bangladesh border guards exchange sweets at Fulbari
176 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) and 18 BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) exchanged sweets at Fulbari at the India-Bangladesh border near Siliguri.
President's bodyguard horse Virat retires from service
President’s bodyguard horse Virat retired from service today after being awarded the Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Medal this year. President Kovind, PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh bid him farewell on the occasion. Read more
Spectacular performance of BSF's Seema Bhawani team at Rajpath
In a first, ministry of civil aviation presents tableau in Republic Day parade
Republic Day parade ends with splendid flypast
The grand parade of the Republic Day 2022 at Rajpath comes to an end with a splendid flypast of the Indian Armed forces. President Kovind leaves, Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he walks past the refurbished Rajpath.
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Five Rafale in ‘Vinaash’ formation, fly over Rajpath in arrow shape
75 aircraft, helicopters fly past Rajpath in different formations
To celebrate India's 75th year of Independence, 75 aircraft, helicopters make different formations as they fly past Rajpath.
Vintage as well as current modern aircraft/helicopters like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache and Dakota display various formations, including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit.
For the first time IAF has coordinated with Doordarshan to show cockpit videos during the fly past.
In a first, dancers perform during Vande Bharatam Nritya Utsav at Rajpath
For the first time, dancers who perform during the cultural programme at the parade have been selected through a nation-wide competition ‘Vande Bharatam’, jointly organised by Ministries of Defence and Culture.
Haryana presents its tableaux with theme 'number one in sports'
Haryana's tableau showcases a life-sized statue of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. Notably, Haryana had bagged 4 out of the 7 medals India won in Tokyo Olympics 2020. In Paralympics 2020, too, out of the 19 medals won by the country, Haryana's players bagged 6.
Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka and J&K tableaux at Republic Day parade
Goa's tableau presents ‘symbols of Goan Heritage’
Uttarakhand showcases models of Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, Dobra-Chanti Bridge and Badrinath Temple
Gujarat showcases ‘tribal movement’ of ancestors
Meghalaya pays tribute to women-led co-operatives in its tableaux
BSF's camel-mounted band contingent parades on Rajpath
Tableaux of 12 states march down Rajpath
The contingents are followed by tableaux of 12 States/Union Territories and nine Ministries/Departments, which have been prepared on various themes under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
Air Force presents its prowess with scaled-down aircraft, helicopter models
The Air Force tableau, titled ‘Indian Air Force, Transforming for the Future’, showcases scaled down models of MiG-21, Gnat, Light Combat Helicopter and Rafale aircraft, as well as the Aslesha radar.
Indian Navy contingent showcases multi-dimensional capabilities, key inductions under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’
Indian Navy's contingent comprised of 96 young sailors and four officers led by Lt Cdr Aanchal Sharma as Contingent Commander. The Naval Tableau showcases the multi-dimensional capabilities of the Indian Navy and highlight the key inductions under 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
The ongoing 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' also finds a special mention in the tableau.
J&K Light Infantry, in Indian Army Uniform of 1970s, marches down Rajpath
Assam Regiment contingent comprises troops from all 7 north eastern states
India's military might at the Republic Day parade
India showcases its military might at the Republic Day parade
First contingent showcases world's only serving active Horse Cavalry Regiment
The first contingent is of the 61 Cavalry, showcasing the only serving active Horse Cavalry Regiment in the world.
