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

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Amar Jawan Jyoti.

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President Ram Nath Kovind, today's chief guest South African President Cyril Ramaphosa  at Amar Jawan Jyoti.

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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaches Amar Jawan Jyoti.

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This Republic Day, Fifty-eight tribal guests from various parts of the country

This Republic Day, Fifty-eight tribal guests from various parts of the country, 22 tableaux of states and central government departments, and performance by school children will be part of the 90-minute parade.

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Facts on South African president Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as South Africa's president in February last year. He went on to become a union leader and one of South Africa's wealthiest business executives. He is a member of the African National Congress's revolutionary vanguard, who rose to prominence as young men fighting the white minority apartheid regime.

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This year, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is the chief guest.

Ramaphosa was invited to be the chief guest by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina. After the announcement, PM Modi had said that his visit will help "cement ties between India and South Africa".

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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand sculpture to mark 70th Republic Day

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach Amar Jawan Jyoti shortly.

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Google doodle showcases Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's heritage

Search giant Google dedicated a special doodle to mark India's 70th Republic Day, which captured the country's architectural and cultural legacy as well as its rich bio-diversity.

 

The doodle with a 3D impression depicts the iconic facade of the grand Rashtrapati Bhavan in the backdrop, flanked by trees, reflecting the flora and fauna that resides on its sprawling campus.

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