Republic Day highlights: India showcases military might, cultural richness in grand parade

India is hosting 10 heads of Asean countries as chief guests at its 69th Republic Day celebrations.

On the 69th Republic Day, India is showcasing its military prowess, culture, and diversity in the presence of leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations who are attending the mega event at Rajpath as chief guests. For the first time, a tableau of All India Radio is leading a series of 23 tableaux during the parade and it will feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly address 'Mann Ki Baat'.

With the leaders of 10 nations in the national capital, Delhi has been wrapped in an unprecedented security blanket with thousands of security personnel keeping a hawk-eyed vigil to prevent any untoward incident during the 69th Republic Day celebrations. Security has also been beefed up across the country in view of the Republic Day celebrations. 

Stay with us for live updates of the Republic Day celebrations from across the country. 

26 January 2018

11:39 IST

Grand Republic Day celebrations come to an end, national anthem played at the parade ground

11:37 IST

LCA aircraft Tejas flew in ‘Vic’ formation followed by five Jaguars in Arrowhead formation. Five MiG-29 Upgrade Air Superiority Fighters flew in Fulcrum style, ‘Trishul’ formation by three Su-30 MKIs and, the Su-30 MKI split upwards, making a Trishul in the sky. The flypast concluded with another Su-30 MKI carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’ manoeuvre over the saluting dais.