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.

10:20 AM

Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, leads this year's Republic Day parade, as the Parade Commander

10:18 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade LIVE: 21 Gun Salute presented by Ceremonial Battery of 223 Field Regiment

10:05 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade begins with formation by Mi-17 Helicopters of 155 helicopter unit

Republic Day 2021 Parade begins with formation by Mi-17 Helicopters of 155 helicopter unit 

10:03 AM

In pic: President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at Rajpath for the Republic Day parade and celebrations

10:01 AM

Republic Day 2021 LIVE: Flag hoisting is assisted by Major Swami Nandan

Republic Day 2021 LIVE: Flag hoisting is assisted by Major Swami Nandan

9:59 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade LIVE: 46 mounted guards escort President Kovind for parade

46 mounted guards escort President Kovind for parade

9:54 AM

Republic Day 2021 LIVE: Prime Minister Modi is wearing a special 'Paghdi' from Jamnagar

Prime Minister Modi is wearing a special 'Paghdi' from Jamnagar, today. The first such 'Paghdi' was gifted to the PM by the royal family of Jamnagar, Gujarat.

9:51 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade LIVE: PM Modi arrives at Rajpath, Parade to begin shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Delhi's Rajpath to watch the parade, The Parade will begin shortly.

9:49 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade LIVE: PM Modi signs the ceremonial book at National War Memorial at the India Gate

9:37 AM

Republic Day 2021 Parade LIVE: PM Modi pays tribute at National War Memorial

PM Modi pays homage to India's heroes.

9:33 AM

John Abraham wishes fans on Republic Day, shares new release date of 'Satyameva Jayate 2'

Bollywood powerhouse John Abraham, who is all set to treat his fans with his upcoming action-packed film 'Satyameva Jayate 2', recently announced the new release date of the movie.

 

The actor took to Instagram to wish his fans on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day. While wishing his fans, he also shared the new release date of his movie.

 

Along with a picture that features the star holding the Indian national flag, he wrote, "TANN MANN DHANN, se Badhkar JANN GANN MANN! The team of #SatyamevaJayate2 wishes everyone a Happy Republic Day! See you in cinemas this EID on 14th May 2021."

9:18 AM

Spectators at Delhi's Rajpath seated following strict social distancing protocols due to Covid-19

9:10 AM

Republic Day 2021: Mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended across Kashmir valley

Jammu and Kashmir: Mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended across Kashmir valley as a security measure, in view of Republic Day celebrations.

9:09 AM

Social distancing and other corona guidelines maintained at Republic Day celebrations

9:08 AM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar unfurls the national flag in Patna