Republic Day LIVE: Military might, cultural diversity on display at parade

India's 72nd Republic Day celebrations began with PM Modi paying homage to war heroes at National War Memorial. Catch LIVE updates on the Republic Day of India 2021 parade and celebrations.

11:10 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade LIVE: A contingent of NSG also known as the Black Cat Commandoes march down Rajpath

11:07 AM

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar unfurls the national flag on Republic Day

11:06 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade LIVE: Camel contingent of the BSF at Rajpath

11:04 AM

Indian Navy's tableau with the theme of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ is displayed at Republic Day parade

The trailer of tableau showcases Navy’s principal combatant in 1971 war, INS Vikrant conducting flying operations with Sea Hawk and Alize aircrafts.

11:03 AM

Flight Lt Bhawna Kanth is part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade

10:58 AM

Captain Preeti Choudhary of 140 Air Defence Regiment (Self Propelled) leads upgraded Schilka Weapon system

Captain Preeti Choudhary of 140 Air Defence Regiment (Self Propelled) leads upgraded Schilka Weapon system. She is the only woman contingent commander from Army at Republic Day parade 2021. 

 

Schilka Weapon system is equipped with modern radar and digital fire control computers.

10:53 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade live: Naval Brass Band plays the Navy Song tune ‘Jai Bharti’

10:49 AM

Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel celebrate Republic Day at a border outpost in Ladakh

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans braved the intense cold to march with the national flag on a frozen water body in Ladakh on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.

10:45 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade live: Marching contingent Garhwal Rifles is led by Captain Rajpoot Singh

10:43 AM

Marching contingents begins with 1 of oldest and most decorated –Jat Regiment

Marching contingents begins with 1 of oldest & most decorated –Jat Regiment–motto Sangathan va Veerta.War Cry:Jat Balwan Jai Bhagwan. It was this regiment known as Bengal Native Infantry which in the 19th century brought back the gates of Somnath temple to India from Afghanistan

10:42 AM

Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of 841 Rocket Regiment (Pinaka) being led by Capt Vibhor Gulati

214 mm Pinaka MBRL is one of the most advanced rocket systems in world. A fully automated system, it can deliver firepower within a short span of time over large area

10:40 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade live: Mobile Autonomous Launcher of Brahmos Missile system, led by Captain Zaman

This missile has been developed as a joint venture between India and Russia. It has a maximum range of 400 km.

10:37 AM

Marching Contingent and Band of Bangladesh Army participate in Republic Day parade

Marching Contingent & Band of Bangladesh Army participate in Republic Day parade. The contingent is being led by Lt Col Abu Mohammed Shahnoor Shawan.

 

The 122-member strong contingent is participating in the parade for the first time.

10:35 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade live: Main battle tank of the Indian Army, T- 90 Bhishma goes past the saluting dais

 The main battle tank of the Indian Army, T- 90 Bhishma, which is commanded by Captain Karanveer Singh Bhangu of 54 Armoured Regiment goes past the saluting dais

10:23 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade live: Winners of the Param Vir Chakra & the Ashok Chakra parade down Rajpath

Param Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy. Ashok Chakra awarded for similar acts of valour and self-sacrifice but, other than, in the face of the enemy.