74th Republic Day Highlights
The parade was commanded by Parade Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, a second-generation Army officer. Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area were the Parade Second-in-Command.
For the first time, a combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces took part in the ceremonial parade.
The Naval contingent was led by a woman officer, featured 3 women, and 6 Agniveers -- soldiers in the first batch of the new armed forces recruitment scheme.
In accordance with the Make-in-India model only Indian made weapon systems such as Arjun, and other systems made in India, including the Akash missile system, were on display
Cultural performances were presented by 479 artistes chosen through the nationwide "Vande Bharatam" dance competition.
Eleven children who received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for outstanding achievement in the fields of bravery, art and culture, sports, innovation and social service were also part of the parade.
This year, invites were sent to people involved in the construction of the Central Vista, Kartavya Path, New Parliament Building, milk, vegetable vendors and street vendors, who were given a prominent spot in the galleries.
74th Republic Day Live Updates: The Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path concludes
With the National Anthem, the Republic Day 2023 parade at Kartavya Path has concluded..
Four Rafale jets part of Netra formation during fly-past
As the Indian Air Force began its Fly Past, four Rafale jets flew past the Kartvaya Path as part of the Netra formation.
74th Republic Day Live Updates: 33 Dare Devils make 'Human Pyramid' on nine motorcycles on Kartavya Path
Corps of Signals Dare Devils team mesmerises the audience with their performance at Kartavya Path on Republic Day
Republic Day Parade 2023: VVIP seats to be reserved for Central Vista workers, street vendors
The theme for this year's Republic Day Parade is ‘Participation of the Common People’. Workers of Central Vista, vegetable vendors and more such people will be allotted prominent seats that are usually reserved for VVIPs. Read more here
India, Egypt to discuss defence, trade and terrorism during Sisi visit
India and Egypt are likely to enhance their strategic partnership through a series of agreements during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s “historic” visit to Delhi this week to widen and deepen their bilateral relationship. Read more here.
How chief guests are picked for Republic Day celebrations
Ever wondered how chief guests are chosen for the Republic Day programme? Find out here
74th Republic Day Live Updates: Kerala presents the tableau of 'Nari Shakti'
Kerala presents the tableau of 'Nari Shakti' and folk traditions of women empowerment. The tractor portrays Karthyayani Amma, the winner of Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020 who top scored the literacy examination at the age of 96.
74th Republic Day Live Updates: Arunachal Pradesh's tableau marches down Kartavya Path
Arunachal Pradesh's tableau showcases the potential for tourism in the fields of adventure, sports, ecology, culture, religion, history and archaeology
74th Republic Day Live Updates: Jammu and Kashmir tableau marches down Kartavya Path
The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir depicted the holy Amarnath shrine and the rich cultural heritage of the state.
74th Republic Day Live Updates: Indian Navy contingent features Dornier aircraft, indigenous Kalvari class submarines
-The Indian Navy tableau featured a women aircrew of Dornier aircraft, highlighting all-women crew surveillance sortie undertaken last year.
-The main section of the tableau displayed the ‘Make in India’ initiatives of the Navy. It included a model of the new indigenous Nilgiri class ship with a Dhruv helicopter deploying marine commandos,
-It also featured models of indigenous Kalvari class submarines and autonomous unmanned systems being indigenously-developed under iDEX-Sprint Challenge.
74th Republic Day Live Updates: Regal camels of BSF enthral the audience at the Kartavya Path
74th Republic Day Live Updates: Naval contigent marches down Kartavya Path
-The Naval contingent of 144 young sailors is being led by Lieutenant Cdr Disha Amrith as Contingent Commander
-The marching contingent for the first time in history consists of 3 women and six Agniveers
74th Republic Day Live Updates:Indian Navy brass band marches down Kartavya Path
Brass band of the Indian Navy comprising of 80 musicians
The band played the Indian Navy song tune 'Jai Bharti' andmarcheddown Kartavya Path
Live Republic Day 2023 Updates: World's only serving active Horsed Cavalry Regiment marches at Kartavya Path
-61st Cavalry, the only serving active Horsed Cavalry Regiment in the world, at Kartavya Path on RepublicDay
-Their motto is 'Ashva Shakti Yashobal'
Live Republic Day 2023 Updates: Combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces marches on Kartavya Path for the first time
-Marching on the Kartavya Path for the first time is the combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
-The contingent is being led by Colonel Mahmoud Mohamed Abdel Fattah El Kharasawy.
Live Republic Day 2023 Updates: Parade begins with winners of Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra
President and Republic Day Chief Guest arrive at the saluting base
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar reaches Kartavya Path
President Droupadi Murmu and Republic Day Chief guest Abdel El-Sisi leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan for Kartavya Path
PM Modi arrives at National War Memorial
PM Modiis received by Chiefs of the Indian Army,Navy and Airforce at National War Memorial
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unfurls the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi
(Image from ANI)
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Google commemorates India's 74th Republic Day
To commemorate India's 74th Republic Day, search giant Google turns the logo into an artwork that uses intricately hand-cut paper and features iconic landmarks such as Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, North Block and South Block, a contingent and motorcycle-borne 'Daredevils'.
The doodle depicts the letters 'g', 'o', 'g', 'l' and 'e' in lowercase black fonts while a circle over the dome of the President's House symbolically represents the other 'o' in 'Google'.
"Today's doodle celebrating India Republic Day was illustrated by Ahmedabad, Gujarat-based guest-artist Parth Kothekar," the software giant said in a note shared on the doodle on its website."
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: How are the Chief Guests chosen for Republic Day celebrations?
Symbolising the growing momentum in relations between Egypt and India and desiring to enlarge its footprint in the West Asia-North Africa region, India has invited Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi to be the Chief Guest for its Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
This will be the first Republic Day celebration in two years, as the Covid-19 pandemic had led to the suspension of the function.
How are the Chief Guests chosen for Republic Day celebrations?
The leader of a country with which India has strong relations is often extended an invitation to be the chief guest. At times, the invitation is extended to a country with which India wants to build strong relations. Read here, in detail.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Indian Air Force Contingent
- The Indian Air Force contingent will comprise 144 air warriors and four officers, led by Sqn Ldr Sindhu Reddy.
- It will showcase Light Combat Aircraft Tejas MK-II, Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand', Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft NETRA, and C-295 Transport aircraft.
- The tableau will also display a team of GARUDs in combat gear with laser designation equipment and specialist weapons.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Veterans' Tableau
- Another highlight of the parade this year will be Veterans' Tableau, with the theme 'Towards India's Amrit Kaal with Resolve - A Veterans' Commitment'.
- It will provide a glimpse of veterans' contributions in the last 75 years and their initiatives in shaping India's future during 'Amrit Kaal'.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Indian Navy Contingent
- For the first time ever, the marching contingent consists of three women and six Agniveers.
- The Indian Navy contingent will comprise 144 young sailors, led by Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as Contingent Commander.
- It will be followed by the Naval Tableau, designed on the theme 'Indian Navy - Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Proof'.
- The forward part of the tableau will illustrate the women aircrew of Dornier aircraft, highlighting all-women crew surveillance sortie undertaken last year.
- The main section of the tableau will display the 'Make in India' initiatives of the Navy.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Egyptian contingent
- For the first time, marching down the Kartavya Path will be the combined Band and Marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces, led by Colonel Mahmoud Mohamed Abdel Fattah El Kharasawy.
- The contingent will consist of 144 soldiers, representing the main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde unfurls the National Flag at his official residence in Mumbai
Image: ANI
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Indian Army Contingents
- The first contingent in the uniform of the 61 Cavalry will be led by Captain Raizada Shaurya Bali.
- The 61 Cavalry is the only serving active Horse Cavalry Regiment in the world, with the amalgamation of all the 'State Horse Units'.
- The Indian Army will be represented by a Mounted Column of 61 Cavalry, nine Mechanised Columns, six marching contingents, and a fly-past by Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) of the Army Aviation Corps.
- A total of six marching contingents of the Army, including The Mechanised Infantry Regiment, The Punjab Regiment, The Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, The Dogra Regiment, The Bihar Regiment and The Gorkha Brigade will march past the saluting dais.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Special invitees to the Republic Day celebration
This year, invites have been sent to common people from all walks of society such as Shramyogis involved in the construction of Central Vista, Kartavya Path, New Parliament Building, milk, vegetable vendors, street vendors etc. These special Invitees will be prominently seated at Kartavya Path.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: This Republic Day is special as we are celebrating it during Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, tweets PM Modi
We wish to move ahead unitedly to make the dreams of the great freedom fighters of the country come true, tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he wished fellow citizens on the occasionof the 74th Republic Day.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Ministry of Tourism to organise 'Bharat Parv' at Gyan Path from January 26-31
Reflecting the 'Jan Bhagidari' theme, the Ministry of Tourism will organise 'Bharat Parv' at Gyan Path in front of Red Fort, Delhi from January 26-31, 2023. It will showcase Republic Day Tableaux, performances by Military bands, cultural performances, Food Courts serving pan India cuisines and Crafts Bazaar.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Beating The Retreat ceremony to showcase the biggest drone show in India
Comprising 3,500 indigenous drones, the biggest drone show in India will light up the evening sky of the Raisina hills on January 29th, weaving myriad forms of national figures/events through smooth synchronisation.
What is Beating Retreat?
Beating Retreat is a military ceremony where the troops beat drums and paraded the streets to mark the end of a day of combat, as well as lowering the flags and closing the gates. To mark the end of the celebrations, a beating retreat ceremony is held three days after Republic Day, on January 29.
The ceremony traces its origin to the early 1950s when Major Roberts of the Indian Army indigenously developed the unique ceremony of display by the massed bands.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: E-invitation for the guests and spectators
This year, physical invitation cards for guests and spectators have been replaced by e-invitations.
A dedicated portal www.amantran.mod.gov.in was launched for the purpose. Sale of tickets, admit cards, invitation cards and car parking labels have been issued online through this portal.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese wishes India on its 74th Republic Day
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Six Agniveers will be part of the Navy's marching contingent during the 74th Republic Day celebrations
According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, Six Agniveers will be part of the Navy's marching contingent during the 74th Republic Day celebrations as the ceremonial parade will take place on the Kartavya Path.
The main battle tank Arjun, Nag Missile System (NAMIS) and K-9 Vajra will also be showcased. The Indian Navy contingent will comprise 144 young sailors led by Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as the contingent commander. For the first time ever, the marching contingent consists of three women and six Agniveers.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Republic Day Parade - Marching contingent from Egypt to be the highlight; theme of the cultural extravaganza to be 'Nari Shakti'
- The Republic Day parade will begin at around 10:30 AM. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the Nation in celebrating Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the Chief Guest at the parade.
- The parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.
- Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade.
- As per tradition, the National Flag will be unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute, replacing the vintage 25-pounder gun, reflecting upon the growing 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence.
- The parade will commence with the President taking the salute. The parade will be commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, a second-generation Army officer. Major General Bhavnish Kumar, Chief of Staff, HQ Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command.
- The winners of the highest gallantry awards will follow.
(Inputs from agencies)
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: For the first time...
For the first time, the ceremonial salute will be given with 105-mm Indian field guns. It replaces the vintage 25-pounder guns, reflecting upon the growing 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence. Four Mi-17 1V/V5 helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit will shower flower petals on the audience present at Kartavya Path.
Among, the many firsts, a combined band and marching contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces will be taking part in the ceremonial parade. The contingent will consist of 144 soldiers, representing the main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces led by Col Elkharasawy.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Security beefed up across the national capital ahead of Republic Day celebrations
About 60 to 65 thousand people are expected to watch the Republic Day parade in Delhi's Kartavya Path today. All the spectators need to carry their tickets for entry. According to the Delhi Police, around 65,000 people will witness the parade for which they can register through a QR code. About 6,000 jawans have been deployed for security for the January 26 parade, which includes the paramilitary forces, and NSG apart from Delhi Police. Besides, Quick Response Teams (QRT), Mobile QRT, National Security Guard (NSG) team, and Anti-drone team, more than 150 CCTVs have been installed, and cameras for facial recognition have also been installed.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Sudha Murty, KM Birla, and the late Mulayam Singh Yadav among others honoured with Padma Awards 2023
The Centre announced the names of the 2023 Padma awardees on the eve of the 74th Republic Day. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 106 Padma awards, including six Padma Vibhushan, nine Padma Bhushan and 91 Padma Shri.
The awards will be conferred by the President at a ceremonial function at Rashtrapati Bhawan around March/April.
Read the list of recipients for this year's Padma Awards:
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: Constitution has withstood the test of time, and many creeds and languages have only united us: President Murmu in R-Day address
On the eve of India’s 74th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation. Murmu hailed the Constitution and the spirit of India.
In her address, she pointed out that India has transformed from a largely poor and illiterate nation into a confident country marching on the world stage. "This would not have been possible but for the collective wisdom of the Constitution-makers guiding our path."
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: India will be celebrating its 74th Republic Day this year
India celebrates its 74th Republic Day today. The Republic Day parade will begin at Kartavya Path, New Delhi at around 10:30 am. This year, India has invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the chief guest of the parade.
The Republic Day parade starts from the Rashtrapati Bhavan (which is the home of the President) and moves on to India Gate. The president of India unfurls the national flag, as everyone in attendance sings the National Anthem – Jana Gana Mana. This is followed by a 21-gun salute being fired by the Indian Army Regiment of Artillery.
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