"India is privileged to host European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during our Republic Day celebrations. Their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values,"
on der Leyen described being invited as Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations as "the honour of a lifetime", underlining the growing strategic convergence between India and the European Union.
A tourist from Gujarat's Ahmedabad, paints himself in colours of the Tricolour, carries a mini model of BrahMos, waves the National Flag and chants 'Bharat Mata ki jai' as he celebrates the Republic Day at the iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday lauded the state's tableau in the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, calling it a moment of the state's "rich culture."
Maros Sefcovic, the European Union Trade Commissioner, said in an interview to Euro News that India and EU are very close towards having a signature as the finalise the much anticipated free trade agreement.
West Bengal BJP President and party MP Samik Bhattacharya on Monday accused the state government of failing to follow the Constitution, saying there is a "total breakdown of constitutional machinery" in the state and calling for immediate intervention.
A spectacular cultural display unfolded along the Kartavya Path in the heart of India's capital as part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations on Monday, with around 2,500 artists performing in a choreographed mixed dance to the tune of Vande Mataram.
Telangana Jagruthi Founder K Kavitha extended greetings on Republic Day and launched a scathing attack on the Central government over the caste census issue.
Singh said the Republic Day parade beautifully showcased India's cultural diversity and strength, with performances and displays from across the country, including Jammu and Kashmir.