For the first time in the history of Republic Day celebrations, the ‘black cat’ commandos of the elite counter-terror force NSG march down Rajpath today.
The indigenously developed light combat aircraft, Tejas, set a record today.
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Republic Day parade comes to an end with National Anthem and hundreds of balloons in air.
UAE's crown prince left to Rashtrapati Bhavan along with President Pranab Mukherjee.
Republic Day parade comes to an end
Mi-35 helicopters fly at a speed of 240km/hour past Rajpath from Rashtrapati Bhavan in a Hercules formation.
Netra, the eye in the sky, an airborne early warning radar helicopter, developed by DRDO flies past Rajpath at a speed of 500km/hour.
C-17 globemaster, flanked by two Su-30 MKIs fly past at a speed of 500km/hour in a 'globe' formation.
Light combat aircraft Tejas flies past Rajpath at a speed of 780km/hour.
Bravery Award winners of Bharat Award, Geeta Chopra Award, Sanjay Chopra Award, Bapu Gaidhani Award march in the parade.
Corps of Military Police turn dare devils display their skills on motorcycles.
Central Board of Excise and Taxes GST, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Khadi India, Ministry of Housing and Urban poverty allevation, Ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship participate in the parade.
Central Board of Excise and Taxes GST, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Khadi India, Ministry of Housing and Urban poverty allevation, Ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship participate in the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi on Thursday.
Tableaus of Goa, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Tripura, Jammu and Kashmir participate in the R-Day parade.
Delhi Police, NCC Cadet Corps, Odisha tableau, Gujarat tableau, Arunachal Pradesh's Yak Dance and Maharashtra Tableau participate in the parade.
NSG contingent takes part in the parade, as President Pranab Mukherjee salutes.
Contingent of NSG march past the Rajpath
UAE contingent, Indian Navy Tableau, Indian Air Force tableau, Mechanised Infantry Regiment, Bihar Regiment, Gorkha Rifles parade at Rajpath.
Indian Navy Tableau
CRPF, one of the oldest paramilitary forces, march past the Rajpath.
A military band of the UAE comprising of 35 musicians march past the Rajpath.
First contingent of 61 Cavalry led by Captain Pritam Mishra. This is the only serving active horse regiment in the world.
Rajpath during Republic Day Parade.
Akash Weapon System of 27 Air Defence (Missile) Regiment led by Captain Anendra Bansal & Lieutenant Garima.
Missile Regiment, Mobile Autonomous Launcher of the Brahmos Missile system led by Captain Sunith Lopes.
The Ashok Chakra was awarded to Havildar Hangpan Dada by President Pranab Mukherjee. He died in Kupwara on May 27 after killing three terrorists.
The President and Prime Minister greet each other, Vice-President Hamid Ansari greets Mr. Modi.
President Pranab Mukherjee, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and other Ministers arrive at Rajpath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cavalcade arrives at Rajpath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tributes at Amar Jawan Jyoti.
The chief guest UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan enters Rajpath.
The presidents of the United States and France attended the last two years' celebrations.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's portrait was a part of the floats in the parade in Chennai, reports Dennis S. Jesudasan.
R-Day parade in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam hoists the national flag in the Republic Day celebrations in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam at the Republic day function at War Memorial in Chennai.
Mr. Panneerselvam receives salute from the Armed Forces.
Republic Day celebrations at IGMC stadium in Vijayawada:
Parade at IGMC stadium, Vijayawada
