The month of February includes holidays such as Lui-Ngai-Ni, Mahashivratri Sivasathi, State Day, and Losar. To mark these days, several banks across the country will be closed. Besides national holidays, the state governments designate bank holidays, which banks in their respective states observe.
The flypast was one of the major attractions during the parade. People kept their phone cameras open but faced trouble capturing aircraft formations due to the layer of fog and smoke cloaking the capital.
Captain Raizada Shaurya Bali was in charge of the 61 Cavalry's first contingent to arrive in uniform. With the unification of all the "State Horse Units," the 61 Cavalry is the only currently functioning horse cavalry regiment in the world.
President Droupadi Murmu commenced the celebrations of the 74th Republic Day on Thursday. A multi-layer security cover is in place for the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi with police conducting anti-sabotage checks, verification drives and patrolling to thwart any untoward incident.
India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day, which marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. The US embassy said in a tweet that two US officers, Raghavan and Stephanie, collaborated with Pavithra Chari for a rendition of Vande Mataram.
Republic Day 2023: The Google Doodle features the work of Ahmedabad-based guest artist Parth Kothekar, Google said. The artwork from intricately hand-cut paper shows various elements of the Republic Day parade, such as the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the India Gate, the CRFP marching contingent, and motorcycle riders.
Republic Day 2023: Colourful tableaux from Assam, Maharshatra, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gujarat, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand and several other states and Union Territories rolled down the Kartavya Path.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country cherishes their varied and rich contributions to the nation and their efforts to enhance growth trajectory. was also selected for the Padma Vibhushan award.
With less than a second prior impact with the water and conditions highly unfavourable for any further recovery attempt, Cdr Nishant Singh took the extreme step of selfless sacrifice to save his trainee pilot, being fully aware of his impending death.
This Republic Day, India honours its armed forces personnel who fought valiantly to protect the country's sovereignty and integrity. Let's revisit the tales of valour that every Indian should remember and fell proud of
