President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating the 75th Republic Day from Kartavya Path in Delhi today. French President Emmanuel Macron is the Chief Guest as India showcases its cultural diversity and military prowess.

Based on the twin themes of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat - Loktantra Ki Matruka', this year's parade saw the participation of 13,000 special guests.For the first time, the parade was heralded by over 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments like the shankh (conch), naadswaram, and nagada. It is also be the first time an all-women tri-service contingent marches down Kartavya Path. Women pilots will also enthrall the audience during the fly past, representing 'Nari Shakti', or 'women power'. The contingents of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will also consist of only women personnel.

The Republic Day parade started at 10.30 am and will run for a duration of 90 minutes. 

President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating the 75th Republic Day from Kartavya Path in Delhi today. French President Emmanuel Macron is the Chief Guest as India showcases its cultural diversity and military prowess.

Based on the twin themes of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat - Loktantra Ki Matruka', this year's parade saw the participation of 13,000 special guests.For the first time, the parade was heralded by over 100 women artists playing Indian musical instruments like the shankh (conch), naadswaram, and nagada. It is also be the first time an all-women tri-service contingent marches down Kartavya Path. Women pilots will also enthrall the audience during the fly past, representing 'Nari Shakti', or 'women power'. The contingents of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will also consist of only women personnel.

The Republic Day parade started at 10.30 am and will run for a duration of 90 minutes.