Virat is the first horse to receive the commendation for exceptional service and abilities.
The country showcased might as well as soft power during the 73rd Republic Day celebrations
Most state Governors and chief ministers spoke of the long-awaited solution to border issues between the states, many of which are now near finalisation
EAM S Jaishankar thanked several of his counterparts who extended greetings to him and the people of India on its 73rd Republic Day.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday hoisted the Tricolour here and said India, a peace-loving country, has been spreading the message of brotherhood, harmony across the globe.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has extended greetings to the people of India on the Republic Day
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The Indian diaspora on Wednesday celebrated the 73rd Republic Day amid COVID-19 restrictions,
As many as 485 dancers of various genres from 15 states came together to add splendour to Republic Day celebrations here at the Rajpath here on Wednesday.
The Border Security Force and its Pakistani counterpart Pak Rangers on Wednesday exchanged sweets on the occasion of the 73rd Republic day of India.
Showcased at the Republic Day parade were the Centurion tank, PT-76 tank, 75/24 Pack howitzer and OT-62 TOPAZ armoured personnel carrier that played a major role in defeating Pakistan in the 1971 war.
Delhi observed another cold day on Republic Day after the minimum temperature dipped to 5.8 degrees Celsius, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle and former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes revealed that they got personal messages from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Republic Day.
The flypast witnessing 75 aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force and displaying a number of formations left people stunned at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade on January 26.
There were hundreds of other Indian names to choose from, but Nehru's Congress chose only to retain Mughal emperors' names.
President Ram Nath Kovind honoured the proud winners of the highest gallantry, including the winners of Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra.
The Republic Day Parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Modi visiting the National War Memorial
Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in Delhi and anti-terror measures intensified
On Tuesday, the state had recorded 55,475 fresh cases, the highest ever single day spike in the infection since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020