Republic Day 2024 LIVE: President Murmu to unfurl national flag shortly, parade set to start at 10:30 am

[Republic Day 2024 LIVE: President Murmu to unfurl national flag shortly, parade set to start at 10:30 am]( Republic Day LIVE: India is celebrating the 75th Republic Day, showcasing the nation's growing military strength and cultural richness in a spectacular 90-minute parade at the majestic Kartavya Path today. The celebrations, centered around the theme of highlighting women power and democratic values, will be graced by French President Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest. The Republic Day parade will commence at 10:30 am. For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent will be part of the country's biggest ceremonial event. During the parade, the armed forces will exhibit a diverse range of domestically produced weaponry and military equipment, including missiles, drone jammers, surveillance systems, vehicle-mounted mortars, and BMP-II infantry combat vehicles. The ceremony will start with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. Minutes later, President Murmu and her French counterpart Macron will arrive in the 'traditional buggy', a practice that is making a comeback after a gap of 40 years. [Read More](     [Unsubscribe](