Beating Retreat Ceremony

Rs 28,36,980 revenue generated from sale of tickets for R-Day parade

Revenue generated from the sale of tickets for the Republic Day parade and Beating Retreat ceremony in 2023 stood at Rs 28,36,980, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in Lok Sabha

Rains fail to dampen spirit of Beating Retreat, R-Day celebrations conclude

Rains failed to dampen the spirit of Beating Retreat ceremony held at the historic Vijay Chowk here on Sunday as Indian classical tunes played by bands of the armed forces filled the air, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations. Foot-tapping music marked the beginning of the ceremony with the arrival of President Droupadi Murmu. She was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Prime Minister Modi got drenched as he moved around outside the sheltered area, waving at the audience after the ceremony was over. For the first time, a 3-D anamorphic projection was done on the facade of North Block and South Block. As many as 29 Indian tunes were played by the music bands of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the State Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Never missing a step despite the wet ground, the bands began playing the "Agniveer" tune followed by the enthralling tunes like "Almora", "Kedar Nath", "Sangam Dur", "Queen of Satpur

Beating Retreat ceremony to begin in Rajasthan's Khajuwala from Sept 25

The Beating Retreat ceremony will start soon in Khajuwala town in Bikaner district of Rajasthan on the lines of Wagah border of Punjab

Thousands witness iconic Attari-Wagah border ceremony after two years

This time the beating retreat ceremony comprising flag lowering and ceremonial drill held at the Attari-Wagah border with a full-key affair was special as India celebrated 75th Independence Day.

Dazzling drones, projection mapping show add colour to Beating the Retreat

This year's ceremony was conceptualised, designed, produced and choreographed under the Make in India' initiative

Beating Retreat to have show of nearly 1,000 drones by IIT-Delhi startup

The annual Beating the Retreat ceremony, which takes place in the national capital on January 29, will have a show of nearly 1,000 drones by a IIT-Delhi-based startup

LIVE updates: Minor blast outside Israel embassy in Delhi; few cars damaged

A low-intensity explosion happened near the Israel Embassy in Delhi. Further investigation underway. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Beating Retreat ceremony to feature new rendition to mark 1971 victory

The 'Beating Retreat' ceremony on Friday will feature a special new composition 'Swarnim Vijay'

Beating Retreat 2020: Tickets, timings, other details of the R-Day ceremony

Beating Retreat 2020: Tickets for the Beating Retreat 2020 are sold at various spots spread across Delhi. Here's all you need to know

Beating Retreat ceremony with nationalised flavour disappoints many

The changes made to the sole foreign composition that is still in the programme have drawn the sharpest criticism, writes Ajai Shukla

Beating Retreat: Reverberating beats and soft notes echo at Rajpath

This year, 18 Military Bands, 15 Pipes and Drums Bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions performed at the ceremony

Beating Retreat ceremony to be held today

It marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations