Highlights: R-Day parade ends with Rafale carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie'
Republic Day 2021 Highlights: Rafale fighter jets, which were inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) last year, featured in the Republic Day parade and culminated the flypast by carrying out the 'Vertical Charlie' formation.

India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial in the national capital on the occasion of Republic Day. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat, Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Indian Air Force Chief (IAF) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria were also present there. The parade was commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, Ati Vishisth Seva medal, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area. Major General Alok Kacker, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command....Read More
Rafale fighter jets, which were inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) last year, featured in the Republic Day parade and culminated the flypast by carrying out the 'Vertical Charlie' formation.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi wished the nation Happy Republic Day ahead of the parade amid Covid-19 protocols.
Amit Shah wishes nation on Republic Day
Home Minister Amit Shah has extended greetings on the 72nd Republic Day. Amit Shah said, "Republic Day' is a symbol of India's multicolored diversity and rich cultural heritage."
Google celebrates 72nd Republic Day with Doodle showcasing India's diversity
On the occasion on India's 72nd Republic Day, search engine Goggle is celebrating the country's unity in diversity and the tryst of tradition with development in its doodle, which has been illustrated by Onkar Fondekar, a Mumbai-based artist.
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal unfurls national flag
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal unfurls the national flag on Republic Day; Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also present
BJP president JP Nadda unfurls national flag at party HQ
Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda unfurls the national flag at party headquarters on Republic Day.
Security heightened at Delhi's Connaught Place
Security heightened at Delhi's Connaught Place and Mother Teresa Crescent Marg on Republic Day.
ITBP jawans march with national flag in Ladakh
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans marching with the national flag on a frozen water body in Ladakh on Republic Day.
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit lays wreath at War Memorial
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit lays wreath at the War Memorial at Rajaji Salai, in Chennai, on Republic Day.
Tricolour unfurled at RSS office in Ahmedabad
The Tricolour unfurled at the RSS office in Ahmedabad. Organisation's Chief Mohan Bhagwat also present.
Delhi CM Kejriwal greets nation on occasion of Republic Day
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal greeted corona warriors, sanitation workers, soldiers and farmers on the occasion of Republic Day.
He also greeted the nation.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot unfurls Tricolour in Jaipur
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot unfurls the Tricolour at CM residence in Jaipur.
Temporary wall erected to seal Karnal bypass
A temporary wall has been erected to seal Karnal bypass to stop the entry of vehicles into the national capital
Security tightened across national capital on Republic Day
Security has been tightened across the national capital on the occasion of Republic Day .
Preparations in final stage for Republic Day parade at Rajpath
Preparations in the final stage for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath; seating arrangement made keeping social distancing in mind.
Shivalinga' at Chandreshwar Mahadev temple in Rishikesh decorated in colours off Tricolour
'Shivalinga' at Chandreshwar Mahadev temple in Rishikesh has been decorated in the colours of the Tricolour.
PM Modi greets nation on 72nd Republic Day
PM Modi tweets, "Wishing all the people of India a Happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind!"
India to celebrate its 72nd Republic Day
India will celebrate its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday with military might and cultural diversity on display.

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