Beating Retreat – 2023: Bands enthral audience with mesmerizing tunes in rainy evening

President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute at the beginning of the Beating Retreat.New Delhi: The 74th Republic Day celebrations ended with the Beating Retreat ceremony at the capital’s Vijay Chowk, on Sunday evening, amid rain. The event witne...

In Pics: Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Prachand steal the show during 74th Republic Day parade

74th Republic Day parade concludesNew Delhi: A total of 50 aircraft, including nine Rafale jets, four helicopters and one maritime patrol aircraft stole the show and left the onlookers stunned at the 74th Republic Day parade that took place in the ca...

Republic Day 2023 parade: Mahila Praharis will take part in BSF’s camel contingent for first time

A Mahila Prahari on a camel during the R-Day parade dress rehearsal, on January 23, 2023. (Photo: BSF)New Delhi: The Border Security Force’s much-loved camel contingent will include the force’s Mahila Praharis (women personnel) in designe...

Republic Day – 2023 parade: Indian Navy to have a crisp marching contingent, tableau to showcase ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ inductions

An Indian Navy marching contingent. (File)New Delhi: In the main Republic Day parade in New Delhi’s Kartavya Path, on January 26, the Indian Navy will have a crisp marching contingent led by its world-renowned band of 80 musicians. It will be l...

Republic Day – 2023: Parade will include Indian Navy’s Ilyushin Il-38 ‘Dolphin’ for first and perhaps last time

An Indian Navy Il-38. (Photo: Creative Commons/Sergey Krivchikov)New Delhi: The 74th Republic Day parade will witness a massive flypast by 50 aircraft belonging to all the three services. This will also include the Indian Navy’s maritime patrol...