The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) captivated audiences on Sunday with two stellar performances--the marching contingent and the Genderang Suling Canka Lokananta (Military Band)--at Kartavya Path during India's 76th Republic Day celebrations.
The two leaders left the saluting dais and made their way to the Rashtrapati Bhawan in the presidential buggy, accompanied by the President's bodyguards.
As India marked its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, citizens across the country immersed themselves in patriotic spirit. In a unique display of nationalism, scuba divers in Dwarka, Gujarat, unfurled the national flag 30 meters deep into the sea.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu marked the 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a special ceremony. Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, inaugurated the event by unfurling the Indian national flag within the embassy premises.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a powerful example on India's 76th Republic Day on Sunday by picking up waste on the Kartavya Path, promoting the concept of plogging and the goal of 'Swacch Bharat' (Clean India).
Premier defence research agency Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) displayed its select path-breaking innovations for national security during the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path here.
In a historic moment on Sunday, the Indian national flag was unfurled for the first time in Tumalpaad on the occasion of 76th Republic Day, a region in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, that was previously affected by Naxalism.
Extending his greetings, Pawar said, "On the occasion of Republic Day, I extend my wishes to all the citizens in Maharashtra and India. I also congratulate all the Padma awardees and President Medal awardees from Maharashtra."
The announcement of Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day turned out to be a "bitter-sweet" moment for the family of late veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, who has been posthumously honoured with the Padma Bhushan.