Republic Day 2019: 'Nari shakti', military might on display at parade

India's 70th Republic Day: Theme for the Republic Day celebrations this year was the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Catch LIVE updates on R-Day celebrations

10:19 AM

Padma Bhushan for Actor Mohan Lal

10:19 AM

Padma Bhushan for Bachendri Pal

10:18 AM

Padma Shri for Manoj Bajpayee

10:15 AM

10:13 AM

The late Lance Naik is the first Kashmiri to recieve the honour.

10:12 AM

10:10 AM

Ashok Chakra for Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani (Posthumous)

Wani was a militant but joined the Army in 2004 and laid down his life during an anti-terror operation at Shopian in Kashmir on November 25, 2018.

 

The 38-year-old from Ashmuji in Kulgmam was part of a number of anti-terror operations in South Kashmir.

 

Wani was also awarded Sena Medal for his indomitable spirit in fighting terrorists.

10:04 AM

10:03 AM

10:02 AM

10:01 AM

To begin the parade at Rajpath, all stand for the National Anthem, played by the Indian Army band.

9:52 AM

9:51 AM

9:47 AM

PM Modi signs the ceremonial book after paying homage to martyrs

9:44 AM