India Republic Day

President Droupadi Murmu is leading the nation in celebrating the 74th Republic Day from Kartavya Path with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the chief ...

This year too, the public can experience the splendour of these events on Kartavaya Path. Cultural performances by 479 artists chosen through the nation-wide Vande Bharatam dance competition will add colour and groove to the Republic Day parade. Thrilling motorcycle display by Corps of Signals’ Dare Devils team will enthrall the audience with an array of formations, which will also include a Yoga display. The Republic Day parade will begin at 10.30 am from Vijay Chowk and proceed to the Red Fort. Overcast conditions prevailed in Delhi on Republic Day and the minimum temperature settled at 12.8 degrees Celsius, the highest this month so far. Also the day to remember those who played significant role in drafting Constitution of the largest democracy,” Om Birla said. It's the day to remember contributions of those who gave their lives for Maa Bharati and continue to be our inspiration. The first glimpse of PM Modi's this year's attire was revealed as he arrived at the National War Memorial before the Republic Day parade. The tableau of Jharkhand showed the famous Baidyanath Temple located in Deoghar. Kerala presents the tableau of 'Nari Shakti' and folk traditions of women empowerment. The Republic Day parade will be a unique mix of India's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country’s growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a ‘New India’, according to the ministry of Defence. The week-long celebrations commenced on January 23, the birth anniversary of iconic freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, now celebrated as Parakram Diwas, and will culminate on January 30, which is observed as Martyrs' Day.

The first-ever foreign marching contingent in India's R-Day parade, the 76-member French contingent was followed by a military band, in 2016.

A 149-member of the UAE Presidential Guard was accompanied by a 35-member strong armed forces band. In today’s (January 26) Republic Day parade, among the various marching contingents from the Indian armed forces and paramilitary regiments, there was also one foreign contingent, from Egypt. Maj Gen Rajesh Sahai, the Chief of Staff

Tens of thousands gather to watch the celebrations on a newly-revamped ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi.

It is lined on both sides by huge lawns, canals and rows of trees, and has been renamed Kartavya Path, the path of duty. India traditionally invites foreign leaders to witness the parade. Stunt performers on motorbikes also joined from the presidential palace.

India marks its 74th Republic Day with a ceremonial parade; Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attends as a guest of honour.

In its entirety, the tableau shows Lord Krishna serving as the charioteer of Arjun and giving him knowledge of Gita. The patterns on the sides of the trailer show various scenes from the battle of Mahabharat [pic.twitter.com/5t3B5nJxuM] One such tableau by the northern Uttar Pradesh state – India’s most populous with 200 million residents – had a religious festival in the temple town of Ayodhya as its theme. We have only seen constructive development. India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day on a revamped ceremonial boulevard in the capital, with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as a guest of honour. India marks its 74th Republic Day on a revamped ceremonial boulevard in the capital, with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as a guest of honour.

From Maldives to Australia, members of the Indian community shared glimpses from their Republic Day celebrations. | Latest News India.

He read out extracts from Hon'ble President of India's address to the nation and conveyed warm greetings on the occasion," the Indian High Commission in Maldives tweeted. At the India House in Suva, Fiji, the High Commissioner P.S. The Indian High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, shared glimpses from the unfurling of the tricolour ceremony. The cultural programmes included the screening of G20 video, a performance by Bharatanatyam dancer Jin Shanshan and a Hindi play. India’s high commissioner to the Maldives Ambassador Munu Mahawar unfurled the tricolour. At the Indian embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Ambassador Viraj Singh unfurled the national flag and was joined by the Indian community in singing the national anthem.

While India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, it took Pakistan nine years and two Constituent Assemblies to adopt a Constitution, only for it to be ...

“Recently, the government has said federal schools will include the Constitution in the syllabus. The results of this election set in motion the change of events that created Bangladesh in 1971. Although, interestingly, this was the Constitution that sought inputs from the common people, in a bid to give it some legitimacy,” Qasmi added. “This Constitution was not a consensus document, and heavily concentrated powers in the hands of the President,” Dr. Sections of the Resolution read, “Sovereignty over the entire Universe belongs to Allah Almighty alone and the authority which He has delegated to the state of Pakistan, through its people for being exercised within the limits prescribed by Him is a sacred trust. Awareness and literacy about the Constitution is not very high,” Shafique Soomro, Karachi resident and public policy graduate from the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad, told

At Republic Day parade, Indian-made field guns replace vintage model for 21-gun salute; at first parade with President Droupadi Murmu at the helm, ...

The Rudra formation consisted of two Dhruv helicopters and two Rudra helicopters. In a display of women’s empowerment, the marching contingents of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy were both led by women officers for the first time. Some of the formations, as narrated by the commentators, were Netra by four Rafale fighter jets and Trishul by three Sukhoi-30 Mki. Another major attraction this year was a dance performance called ‘Vande Bharatam’ on the theme of Nari Shakti, consisting of 326 female and 153 male artists. The Central Reserve Police Force also presented an all-women marching contingent in the parade, led by Assistant Commandant Poonam Gupta, while the Delhi Police had an all-women pipe band comprising 35 women constables. Leading the Indian contingents was the 61st Cavalry, the only active serving horsed cavalry in the world

Welcome to Foreign Policy's South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: India hosts Egypt's president at its Republic Day events, Pakistan's economy gets ...

[informed](https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6cra7utale) that the Russians would put the goods on a new ship—presumably not under U.S. India has [banned](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/23/business-india/india-modi-bbc-documentary-twitter-youtube-censorship-intl-hnk/index.html) the documentary. [financing assurances](https://apnews.com/article/politics-sri-lanka-india-international-monetary-fund-ranil-wickremesinghe-03eff7fd3ad5271ad9d9ad5cbc1a3d80)” to the IMF to help move the needle forward on a bailout plan, without elaborating. (Bangladeshi reports [suggest](https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6cra7utale) there may be a link between Lu’s visit and India’s decision.) Colombo currently owes [52 percent](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/23/is-debt-cancellation-the-way-forward-for-sri-lanka) of its foreign debt to Beijing. [report](https://hindenburgresearch.com/adani/) this week based on a two-year investigation that accuses India’s Adani Group of decades of “brazen stock manipulation” and accounting fraud. [dismissed](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-61920218). [massive power outage](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/22/asia/pakistan-power-outage-intl-hnk/index.html), with a few areas still in the dark on Thursday. [energy imports](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-future-crude-oil-supplies-will-mostly-come-gulf-oil-minister-2022-09-05/) and [infrastructure assistance](https://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_403108.html) and a key supplier of water-saving [agricultural technologies](https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2022/aug/13/israeli-technology-launches-clear-black-stp-in-india-helping-save-40-per-cent-water-2487248.html#:~:text=Web%20Scrawl-,Israeli%20Technology%20launches%20Clear%20Black%20STP%20in%20India%2C%20helping%20save,use%20recycled%20water%20for%20irrigation.). [$70 million](https://www.barrons.com/news/power-returns-to-cities-in-pakistan-day-after-massive-outage-01674529809) in losses for Pakistan’s most important export sector, textiles. [took off](https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/abdel-fattah-el-sisi-as-republic-day-chief-guest-india-egypt-make-up-for-lost-time-seek-strategic-convergence-12031172.html) in recent decades with high-level dialogues, military exercises, and increased trade between the two nations. The Persian Gulf region hosts more than [8 million](http://mea.gov.in/images/attach/NRIs-and-PIOs_1.pdf) Indian workers, many of whom send back [remittances](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/01/business/india-remittances-record-2022-world-bank-intl-hnk/index.html).

"Nari Shakti" was predominantly the theme of the celebrations with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries ...

" [Nari Shakti](/topic/nari-shakti)" was predominantly the theme of the celebrations with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries joining people and members of the armed forces in marking the august occasion. [Indian Air Force](/news/indian-air-force-news)contingent comprising 144 air warriors and four officers, was led by Sqn Ldr Sindhu Reddy. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased one tableau and equipment. A camel band from the Border Security Force also took part in the parade. According to tradition, the national flag was unfurled followed by the national anthem with a booming 21-gun salute. [India](/topic/india)'s military prowess infused with a spirit of "aatmanirbharta" and diverse and vibrant cultural heritage were showcased on the [Kartavya Path](/topic/kartavya-path)as the nation celebrated its 74th [Republic Day](/topic/republic-day)on Thursday.

Kobbi Shoshani, Consul General of Israel to India, played the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' on piano. After a soothing rendition, Shoshani wished India a ...

Happy Republic Day,” Shoshani wrote in the tweet. Thank you for your beautiful rendition,” shared a third. The day marks the enactment of India’s Constitution that came into force on January 26, 1950.

Relations between the two countries have been historically good. India sees Egypt as a moderate, friendly voice in the Islamic world, and their relationship ...

[Inflation](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/what-are-wholesale-price-index-consumer-price-index-inflation-rates-7820831/) is at a five-year high of 21 per cent. They now have an opportunity to forge a new path ahead, not just for their strategic and economic interests, but as the voice of the Global South. Prime Minister Modi met Sisi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015, and the Egyptian leader paid a State visit to India in September 2016. [Ukraine](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/russia-invasion-ukraine-history-creation-explained-7791147/) war has impacted its supply of food — almost 80% of Egypt’s grain came from these two countries — and hit its foreign exchange reserves. The two leaders spoke by phone in April that year to discuss efforts to halt the spread of the virus, and again to exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings. Sisi expressed sympathy and solidarity with the Indian people and government during the deadly second wave in April-May 2021, and Egypt sent medical supplies to India. The two countries agreed that “concerted action is necessary to end cross-border terrorism”, Modi said. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was a close friend of President Gamal Abdel Nasser, and India and Egypt signed a friendship treaty in 1955. President Sisi was part of the coup d’état in which Morsi was ousted. In modern times, Mahatma Gandhi and the Egyptian revolutionary Saad Zaghloul shared common goals on independence from British colonial rule, and the two nations made a joint announcement of establishment of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level three days after India became free. In 2014, then Field Marshal Sisi — a former military chief — contested elections against a lone opponent and won with 97 per cent votes in his favour. A military contingent from Egypt participated in the parade on Thursday.

India News: India showcased its military prowess on Thursday at Kartavya Path as the nation celebrated its 74th Republic Day.

Lord Birsa Munda was depicted in the front of the tableau.

The NCB showcased its tableau at the Republic Day parade here for the first time, highlighting the message of "Nasha Mukt Bharat". Along with this, the concluding Vertical Charlie maneuver was performed by the Rafale fighter aircraft of the Air Force. Arunachal Pradesh's tableau showcased the potential for tourism in the fields of adventure, sports, ecology, culture, religion, history and archaeology.

The Uttar Pradesh tableau for the Republic Day parade this year was inspired by the Ayodhya Deepotsav celebration.

The combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces marched at Kartavya Path for the first time.

The naval tableau, designed on the theme 'Indian Navy - Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Proof', showcased the multi-dimensional capabilities of the force, "Nari Shakti" and key indigenously designed and built assets under 'aatmanirbhar bharat'. The IAF tableau, designed on the theme 'The Power of the Indian Air Force Beyond Borders', displayed a revolving globe. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the chief guest at the ceremonial event.