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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 2020: India displays cultural diversity and military might | Current Affairs News National - Business Standard

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		Jammu and Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu hoists the national flag in Jammu, on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> . <a href="https://t.co/tdXetKH5CC">pic.twitter.com/tdXetKH5CC</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221291888898002944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The Indian Army is being represented by a Mounted Column of 61 Cavalry, eight mechanised columns, six marching contingents and fly-past by Rudra and Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters of the Army Aviation.

Republic Day Parade: The K-9 VAJRA-T commanded by Captain Abhinav Sahu of 269 Medium Regiment, at Rajpath

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		Delhi: The K-9 VAJRA-T commanded by Captain Abhinav Sahu of 269 Medium Regiment, at Rajpath. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/x2SSFhmoXg">pic.twitter.com/x2SSFhmoXg</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221292498724614144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Republic Day Parade 2020: The battle tank of the Indian Army, T- 90 Bhishma, is commanded by Captain Sunny Chahar of 86 Armoured Regiment, at the Rajpath.

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The winners of highest gallantry awards  include the winners of the Param Vir Chakra and the Ashok Chakra

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		Delhi: The 21 Gun Salute is presented by 2233 Field<br />
		Battery under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C Sandeep. <a href="https://t.co/u8UmzuL8x9">pic.twitter.com/u8UmzuL8x9</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221290163340369920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, his wife Gursharan Kaur, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and others at Rajpath for Republic Day celebrations.

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		Delhi: Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, his wife Gursharan Kaur, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and others at Rajpath for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> celebrations. <a href="https://t.co/wzizA7H1Ro">pic.twitter.com/wzizA7H1Ro</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221290187050770432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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President of India Ram Nath Kovind accompanied by  President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, arrive at Rajpath

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		Delhi: President of India Ram Nath Kovind accompanied by President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, arrive at Rajpath. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/mzaTEwxcp3">pic.twitter.com/mzaTEwxcp3</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1221289027233406978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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To begin the parade at Rajpath, all stand for the National Anthem, played by the Indian Army band.

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		Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> pays his respects to those who have fallen<br />
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		Lays wreath at National War Memorial <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/UGwGgnzDML">pic.twitter.com/UGwGgnzDML</a></p>
	&mdash; PIB India (@PIB_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIB_India/status/1221286847617228801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Modi arrives at Rajpath, parade to begin shortly

PM Modi signs the ceremonial book after paying homage to martyrs

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		Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan at Republic Day parade at Trivandrum <a href="https://t.co/HceMm2SXI2">pic.twitter.com/HceMm2SXI2</a></p>
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Modi pays tributes to soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty, by laying a wreath at National War Memorial

Modi leads the nation in paying tributes to soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty, by laying a wreath at National War Memorial. CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh, Air Force Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhaduria present.

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Republic Day 2020: Modi leads the nation in paying tributes to the fallen soldiers

Modi leads the nation in paying tributes to the fallen soldiers, by laying a wreath at National War Memorial. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh, Air Force Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhaduria present