In a proactive measure to fortify security ahead of Republic Day, East District conducted a mock drill at Akshardham Temple, simulating a terrorist attack scenario.
Braving the bitter cold and the early-morning fog, the forces were seen marching to drumbeats during dress rehearsals for the 75th Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path in the national capital on Thursday.
In a first, the Border Security Force's (BSF) all-women marching and brass band contingents will participate in this year's Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for commuters to avoid certain roads and intersections in the city on Wednesday, amid the rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade.
An international narcotics drug cartel was busted by a special cell and one Iranian national was arrested in the case. One kg of fine-quality heroin with an international value of more than Rs. 5 crore was recovered. The recovered heroin was smuggled into India from Afghanistan via Iran, Del
The Chief of Army Staff reviewed an impressive 'Guard of Honour' by smartly turning out cadets drawn from all three Wings of NCC i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force.
Women Agniveer Vayu soldiers will participate in the Indian Air Force contingent for the Republic Day parade this year, said an Indian Air Force official on Monday.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday lashed out at BJP state chief Sunil Jhakhar, alleging that the state's tableau designs for the Republic Day did not have pictures of himself and his Delhi counterpart and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the NCC Republic Day Camp 2024, inspiring cadets to become "leaders of tomorrow" and contribute to India's rise as a global leader by 2047.
"One contingent, including 144 personnel, would have all female soldiers, including 60 from the Army and the remaining would be from the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy," defence officials said.
A total of 2,274 cadets from all 28 States and eight Union Territories will participate in the month-long National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2024. With 907 girls, this year's camp will see the largest participation of girl's cadets.