Republic Day 2020: India displays cultural diversity and military might

India's 71st Republic Day" DRDO Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) Weapon System was on display at Rajpath in the parade

India displayed its military prowess and cultural diversity during the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Sunday. Flypast by India Air Force fighter jets, and the newly acquired Apache helicopters enthralled the audience during 71st Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi today.

Daredevil acts displayed by all-woman bikers contigent of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) made its debut at the Republic Day parade and garnered huge applause from thousands of people seated on both sides of the Rajpath.

Earlier, President Ram Nath Kovind  unfurled the Tricolour, which was followed by the National Anthem and 21-gun salute at Rajpath. This year, Brazil President Jair Messias Bolsonaro was the Chief Guest for Republic Day celebrations.

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Republic Day 2020 Parade concludes with the national anthem

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Republic Day 2020: 21 women on five motorcycles make a human pyramid

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Republic Day 2020: Inspector Seema Nag, salutes standing on top of a moving motorcycle

Inspector Seema Nag, salutes standing on top of a  moving motorcycle. Head Constable Meena Chaudhary is displaying the ready position to fire two pistols in both her hands while balancing herself on the motorcycle.

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Republic Day Parade 2020: CPWD horticulture tableau's theme is 'Kashmir se Kanyakumari'

CPWD horticulture tableau's theme is 'Kashmir se Kanyakumari'-shows memorial of Swami Vivekananda Kanyakumari, a 'Shikara' on the Dal lake and the Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh

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The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir being showcased at the Republic Day parade

The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir being showcased at the Republic Day parade. Jammu and Kashmir government’s ‘Back to Village’ programme is the theme of the union territory's tableau, this year.

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R Day celebrations: Mobile phone services snapped in Kashmir

Mobile phone services were snapped in Kashmir on Sunday as a precautionary measure for ensuring smooth passage of Republic Day celebrations in the valley, officials said.

 

While mobile internet services were suspended hours after their restoration on Saturday, mobile phone connectivity was suspended in the early hours of Sunday, they said.

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DRDO displaying Anti-Satellite Weapon