Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid floral tributes to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial on eve of the 74th Republic Day celebrations.
Out of the 14 awards announced, one officer will receive the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 13 will get the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Union Ministers on Thursday extended greetings on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day and paid tribute to the Constitution-makers and soldiers who dedicated their lives to the country's security.
President Droupadi Murmu will lead the Republic Day celebrations that will begin from the Kartavya Path. India's 74th Republic Day celebrations would be Murmu's first after assuming charge as the President of the country last year.
On January 26, the country marks the national holiday commemorating the enforcement of the Constitution, the date on which the Indian National Congress announced Purna Swaraj from British rule. The resolution also marked the beginning of a large-scale nationwide political movement against
As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day on Thursday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is all set to attend the parade as the chief guest. It is for the first time that an Egyptian leader has been invited on India's Republic Day.
MM Keeravaani is the composer behind 'RRR's widely popular number 'Naatu Naatu' who won the Golden Globe award this year for 'Best Original Song' and was nominated for the Oscars in the 'Best Original Song' category.