Live Reporting: India celebrates 65th Republic Day, showcases its military might

New Delhi: Amidst tight security, India witnessed its 65th Republic Day parade on the historic Rajpath today. With the three service chiefs in attendance, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paid homage and laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial at India Gate.ALSO VIEW: View 65th Republic Day parade on Rajpath, DelhiThe prime minister, defence minister AK Anthony and others then observed a two-minute silence after the buglers sounded the Last Post.Manmohan Singh signed the visitor's book before heading back to the saluting base on Rajpath for the Republic Day parade where his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe is the chief guest.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Sunday keenly witnessed the Republic Day parade.To avoid any possible strike, snipers with sophisticated arms and binoculars were on rooftops while hundreds of police personnel kept watch on the 8-km-long parade route from Rajpath to Red Fort.Here is the live reporting on India's 65th Republic Day celebration:11:40 am: IAF showcases awe inspiring flight formations in the grand finale of Republic Day celebrations in Delhi11:39 am: Hercules formations fly past the Rajpath11:31 am: Janbaz, the motorcycle display by the Border Security Force go past saluting dais11:17 am: School children of Sarvodaya Kanya Vldyalaya Hastsal, New Delhi, Maharaja Agrasain Public School Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, New Green Field School Saket, New Delhi, North East Zone Cultural Centre and Chanakyapuri's Navy Childrens School go past the saluting dais at Rajpath11:15 am: Here comes the future of India, National Bravery Award winning children in open Gypsies go past the saluting dais at Rajpath10:58 am: The cultural tableaux of Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Kamataka, Chhatisgarh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Chandigarh, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Tribal Affairs & CPWD (Horticulture) go past the saluting dais at Rajpath.10:57 am: Now enters the cultural pageants. A total of 18 tableaux participated in the parade. 10:46 am: Formation of 4 MI-17 helicopters showering petals on Rajpath did not take place this time due to bad weather10:45 am: The Marching Contingent of Assam Rifles, Coast Guard, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB Band, RPF and the Delhi Police Band and Marching Contingent go past the saluting dais10:40 am: Here comes the BSF, its Band, marching contingent, Camel Contingent go past the dais10:35 am: Here comes Tejas, considered a ‘game changer' for India's air defence preparedness10:33 am: Now comes the Air Force Band followed by their Marching Contingent and Tableau10:30 am: Here comes the Naval Brass Band followed by their Marching Contingent and Tableau10:27 am: Bands of Army Air Defence Centre & Brigade of Guards Regimental centre, Marching Contingents of the Rajputana Rifles and the Mahar Regiment go past the saluting dais10:23 am: Now enter the Marchinq Contingents of the Parachute Regiment, Bands of Armoured Corps Centre & School and Artillery Centre, Marching Contingents of the Punjab Regiment and the Madras Regiment10:21 am: Here comes the pride of India the Brahmos Missile 10:20 am: Now enter the Wiath Mine P,lough with Tank T-72, and SMERCH Mulli Rocket Launcher10:14 am: Now enters the Mechanized Columns, T-90 "Bheeshma"10:13 am: Here comes the Mounted Column 61 Cavalry10:10 am: The Republic Day parade begins at Rajpath as India celebrates its 65th Republic Day, led by Parade Commander. Lt Gen Subroto Mitra, AVSM, SM, VSM. General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area10:08 am: President Pranab Mukherjee awards Ashok Chakra to India's bravehearts10:00 am: President of India Pranab Mukherjee reaches Rajpath along with the chief guest Mr Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan 9:58 am: Vice President of India Hamid Ansari along with his wife reaches Rajpath 9:55 am: Manmohan Singh reaches Rajpath's saluting dais, received by the chiefs of Indian defence forces 9:50 am: Manmohan Singh leaves for Rajpath9:47 am: Manmohan Singh pays homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the flame of the immortal warrior9:43 am: Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh reaches India Gate and is received by the defence minister9:40 am: Defence Minister AK Antony reaches India Gate