Republic Day 2023
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Republic Day 2023: ‘Nari Shakti’, made-in-India weapons take centre stage at the parade
Fp Staff •India’s defence capability and diverse social and cultural heritage were on display at this year’s parade. From using homegrown 105-mm Indian Field Guns for the gun salute to 12 women riders forming the Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force, the 74th Republic Day witnessed many firsts
74th Republic Day parade displays India's military prowess, cultural diversity
Fp Staff •The Republic Day parade highlighted India’s military prowess & cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India
Republic Day 2023: From Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur to Sidharth Malhotra's Yodha to PAGES, content to look forward to
Fp Staff •Republic Day 2023 : The popularity of movies from other genres is aside and the popularity of patriotic films and series is aside. The connection between the audience and the patriotism is something more than average.
Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: 74th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path concludes
Fp Staff •Republic Day 2023 Live Updates: PM Modi leads the nation in paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in Delhi
Republic Day 2023: From Ek Tu Hi Bharosa to Mere Desh Ki Dharti, five most moving patriotic songs
Subhash •Speaking on the genesis of this song Manoj Kumar said, "Meri desh ki dharti happened when lyricist Gulshan Bawra and I had gone to a shrine to pay our respects."
Explained: How India shed colonial past at Republic Day parade through its gun salute
Fp Explainers •At the 74th Republic Day celebrations, the British-era ’25 pounder artillery was replaced by 105 mm Indian field guns for the 21-gun salute. The move is in line with the Centre’s push for ‘Make in India’ and a step towards an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
A Page out of History: How India rang in its first Republic Day in 1950
Fp Explainers •On 26 January 1950, India severed its last ties to the British Empire. It was on this day that the first president of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, was sworn in as the country proclaimed itself a sovereign republic
Delhi: Multi-layer security cover in place for Republic Day celebrations
•Around 6,000 security personnel have been deployed in the New Delhi district and 24 help desks set up for those attending the celebrations at the Kartavya Path, officials said
Why India chose Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as chief guest for Republic Day
Fp Explainers •Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the first Egyptian president to be invited as chief guest for Republic Day. The two nations share a long history of bilateral cooperation, but over the years, the ties declined. Now as India champions the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is elevating the partnership
Republic Day 2023: All you need to know about role of President’s Bodyguard
Trendingdesk •You can make a request to witness the Change of Guard Ceremony on the official website of the President of India - presidentofindia.gov.in.