French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the national capital on Friday to participate as the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day parade here. The French President was received at the Delhi airport by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.
Republic Day 2024: On Tuesday, the stock markets witnessed a bloodbath, with the Sensex falling over 1,000 points due to a host of reasons, including high valuations, foreign portfolio investors lately pulling out funds from India, and a mild profit booking.
Republic Day: This year, India is commemorating its 75th Republic Day, marking the adoption of the constitution on January 26, 1950, and the attainment of sovereignty.
The creative artwork signifies how the ceremonial parade would have been seen on screens across these decades. From big TV sets with cathode ray tubes to smaller ones and eventually, to smartphones, a lot has changed in India in these years.
Republic Day 2024: As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day today, President Droupadi Murmu is leading a grand parade at Kartavya Path. The day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India and the country's transition to a Republic in 1950.
On 26th January India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day today. On this day in 1950, India got its Constitution. Since then, Republic Day has been celebrated every year to celebrate this day and our freedom struggle.
PM Modi was also seen explaining the UPI payment system to Macron as the two leaders visited a local shop near the Hawa Mahal. The two leaders held a mega roadshow from Jantar Mantar ahead of the 75th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
The French President was received by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and visited the Amber Fort. Macron has been invited as the Chief Guest for India's 75th Republic Day celebrations on Friday.
"I extend my hearty greetings to all of you on the eve of the seventy-fifth Republic Day," said President Droupadi Murmu during her nation address on Republic Day eve.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who will be the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations, arrived in Jaipur. Macron's visit caps the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership. Macron visited the Amber Fort in Jaipur today with EAM S Jaishankar.
Indians will celebrate Republic Day on January 26. Apart from hoisting flags and participating in parades, people can do these 5 things to keep the spirit alive of the celebration.
French President Emmanuel Macron Visit India Live Updates: Macron's visit comes as both sides are looking at finalising mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines. PM Modi was the guest of honour at the prestigious Bastille Day in July 2023.
Republic Day celebration with food not only represents the diversity of Indian cuisine but also brings people together to celebrate the country's unity in diversity. It is a symbol of national pride and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that India stands for.
Ahead of the 75th Republic Day celebration, Delhi Police has been put on high alert in Delhi to ensure the safety and security of citizens. Visuals from the Safdarjung Road showed Heightened security measures being implemented as a precautionary step to prevent any untoward incidents.
A total of 1,132 personnel of police, fire service, home guard and civil defence and correctional service have been awarded gallantry and service medals on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2024.
According to the Delhi Traffic Police, the Republic Day parade will commence at 10.30 am from Vijay Chowk and progress towards the Red Fort grounds.
Banks will be closed for four days in Uttar Pradesh starting January 25 for Hazrat Ali's birthday.
Republic Day 2024: This year the parade commander would be Delhi Area Commander Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar. For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent will take part in the parade, which will include women troops of the Army's military police along with women from the other two services.
Despite the cold morning temperatures, security forces were seen rehearsing for the 75th Republic Day at Kartavya Path.
Learn about the history and significance of India's Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th. Understand the symbolic date, grand celebrations, and the enduring spirit of democracy.
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