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

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	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.<br />
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	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.<br />
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	Earlier, President Ram Nath Kovind&nbsp; 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.</div>

Republic Day 2020: India displays cultural diversity and military might

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Republic Day Parade:Telangana tableaux depicts Bathukamma, a floral festival of the state and tableaux of Assam depicts bamboo and cane crafts from the state.

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Republic Day parade 2020: Tableau of Rajasthan showcases the architectural and cultural heritage of capital city Jaipur

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		Delhi: Tableau of Rajasthan showcases the architectural and cultural heritage of capital city Jaipur. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/ggbKeYOPxY">pic.twitter.com/ggbKeYOPxY</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221299883522412545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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		Delhi: Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani&#39;s band is led by Senior Under Officer Charu Surana. The school has been continuously participating in the Republic Day parade for 56 years consecutively. <a href="https://t.co/alxiPG4JOe">pic.twitter.com/alxiPG4JOe</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221299208457555968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Dhanush gun system on Republic Day Parade for first time

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	The &#39;Dhanush&#39; gun system, commanded by Capt. Mrigank Bharadwaj, was part of the Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath for the first time on Sunday.</div>
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	The 155mm/45 Caliber Dhanush gun system is a towed Howitzer designed indigenously by the Ordnance Factory Board.</div>
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	The gun with a maximum range of 36.5 km has the capability of automatic gun alignment and positioning.</div>
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	The gun, which is equipped with inertial navigation system and advanced gun sighting system, has been designed to meet futuristic requirements of the Army</div>

The Camel Contingent of Border Security Force under the command of Deputy Commandant Ghanshyam Singh

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		Delhi: The Camel Contingent of Border Security Force under the command of Deputy Commandant Ghanshyam Singh. BSF&#39;s motto is &lsquo;Duty unto Death&rsquo;; There are over 75 different dress items which are necessary to ceremonially dress the camels and riders of the Force <a href="https://t.co/PtfjTzZFL1">pic.twitter.com/PtfjTzZFL1</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221298309018484737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Lieutenant Vivek Vijay More, of 140 Air Defence Regiment, leads the Air Defence Tactical Control Radar being showcased at the parade at Rajpath

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		West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> parade in Kolkata. <a href="https://t.co/4jnsOIqL2v">pic.twitter.com/4jnsOIqL2v</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221297333989560320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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		The creme de la creme, Para Special Forces, leading the marching contingents down the Rajpath<br />
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		Followed by one of the most decorated regiments of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a>, the Grenadiers Regiment<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDayIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDayIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/lbWkZHLoW3">pic.twitter.com/lbWkZHLoW3</a></p>
	&mdash; PIB India (@PIB_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIB_India/status/1221296153460793345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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		Delhi: Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad &amp; Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur at Rajpath. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/o5btRkJXbp">pic.twitter.com/o5btRkJXbp</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221296601483730944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The Indian Navy showcases its assets like Boeing P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft and the Kolkata Class Destroyer and the Kalvari Class submarine

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		Delhi: The Indian Navy showcases its assets like Boeing P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft and the Kolkata Class Destroyer and the Kalvari Class submarine. The indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant under construction at the Cochin Shipyard. <a href="https://t.co/SCO8NRFKuD">pic.twitter.com/SCO8NRFKuD</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221295931733135360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The display of Naval Brass Brand at the Republic Day parade at Rajpath

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The marching contingent of the Corps of Signals is led by Captain Tanya Shergil

The marching contingent of the Corps of Signals is led by Captain Tanya Shergil, a fourth generation Army Officer. The motto of the Corps is &ldquo;Teevra Chaukas&rdquo;

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This year's Republic Day is led by Lieutenant General Asit Mistry, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Delhi area.

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		Led by Major Nikhil Kumar Maurya, the Parachute Regiment of <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay2020</a> parade; their motto - Shatrujeet! <a href="https://t.co/Ja2PCqKJNK">pic.twitter.com/Ja2PCqKJNK</a></p>
	&mdash; DD News (@DDNewslive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/1221294091041787904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Sikh Light Infantry Regiment is led by Major Anjum Gorka of 6th Battalion

Republic Day parade: Sikh Light Infantry Regiment is led by Major Anjum Gorka of 6th Battalion of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment. The motto of the Regiment is &lsquo;Deg Teg Fateh&rsquo; and the war cry is &lsquo;Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Shri Akal&rsquo;.

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