India on Friday celebrated the 69th Republic Day with great zeal and fervour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti to the martyred soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation. This was followed by a 2-minute silence. On India's 69th Republic Day, 10 heads of Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN leaders will be present.
This is the first time that the Republic Day celebrations had 10 chief guests from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei.
Here are the LIVE Updates:
# 12:30 PM: PM Narendra Modi greets people after parade
# 12:23 PM: Catch them if you can. The spectacular show in the heavens, by the Indian Air Force
# 12:07 PM: West Bengal: Sweets exchanged between troops of the Border Security Force and Border Guards, Bangladesh at Fulbari post.
# 12:05 PM: A woman was detained along with her two sons while trying to enter Republic Day parade venue in Mumbai, she was reportedly aggrieved over husband's custodial death and was planning to self immolate
# 11:59 AM: Prime Minister walks down Rajpath to greet people on the 69th Republic Day
# 11:56 AM: The idea of 113 BSF women's motercycle stunt was the brainchild of BSF Director General KK Sharma who wanted to replace men daredevils with women bikers, Deputy Inspector General Pushpendra Rathore said. Me Rathore is in charge of the team that has been camping in Delhi since December.
# 11: 43 AM: Parade is coming to a close, with colours of the national flag in the sky, representing the hopes and aspirations of the citizens of India
# 11:39 AM: BSF refuses to exchange sweets on Republic Day with Pakistan Rangers over ceasefire violations
# 11:38 AM: BSF motor cycle women team 'Seema Bhawani' led by sub inspector Stanzin Naryang
# 11:33 AM: The Indian Air Force display C-130J Super Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III, Sukkoi-30 and Tejas aircrafts.
# 11:30 AM: Witness the Rudra Formation, the Hercules Formation, Netra, Globe Formation and several more
# 11:30 AM: captivating spectators by their Daredevil motorcycle-riding skills. Led by Sub-Inspector Stanzin Noryang
# 11:29 AM: MI-17 and RUDRA armed helicopters fly past Rajpath.
# 11:25 AM: A 26-motorcycle contingent of women personnel of the BSF showcase their skills for the first time.
# 11: 21 AM: Sangrai Mog Dance performed by the North East Zone Culture Centre in Dimapur at the 69th Republic Day parade
# 11: 16 AM: Baredi Folk dance from Madhya Pradesh, performed at the 69th Republic Day parade
# 11:09 AM: Raise your hands in appreciation for the young winners of National Bravery Awards
# 10:57 AM: A creative depiction of Sangat and Pangat - a common mode of obeisance and community social service - is offered in the Punjab tableau
# 10: 51 AM: Congress President Rahul Gandhi is seated in the fourth row. This is the first time that Gandhi will not be seated in the front row. Congress leaders allege that by doing so the Modi government was resorting to "cheap politics". A Congress leader said the move was aimed at "humiliating" the Congress leadership at the public function.
#10:48 AM: Tableau of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand, with its focus on rural tourism
# 10:43 AM: The Tableau of showcasing the historic journey of more than eight decades of public service. The logo of AIR is Bahujan Hitaaya Bahujan Sukhaaya is displayed
# 10:40 AM: The Akash weapon system of 27 Air Defence Regiment (Amritsar Air Field), led by Captain Shikha Yadav and Captain Mohammad Yunis Khan
# 10:38 AM: The Delhi Police band leads the Delhi Police marching contingent whose motto is Shanti Seva Aur Nyaya
# 10:35 AM: Brass Band marches in, playing the famous tune Saare Jahan Se Acha Hindustan Hamara
# 10:34 AM: Weapon locating radar SWATHI. An indigenous radar which can simultaneously track upto seven targets.
# 10:32 AM: The Camel mounted band of the @BSF_India, the only one of its kind in the world, is playing "Ham Hai Seema Suraksha Bal".
# 10:30 AM: The foot contingent of BSF leads the marching contingent of paramilitary forces
# 10:18 AM: Glimpses of #RepublicDay Parade 2018.
# 10:17 AM: Akash Weapon System of 27 Air Defence Regiment glides in at Rajpath
# 10:15 AM: India showcases its military might. Three T-90 tanks, two BRAHMOS missiles, two AKASH missiles part of the parade’s mechanised column.
# 10: 15 AM: Visuals of the #ASEAN flag bearer contingent at the #RepublicDay parade. Flags being carried by a contingent of the Rajputana Rifles regiment
# 10:13 AM: The famed Brahmos Missile System of 881 Missile Regiment, the only super sonic cruise missile in the world
# 10:12 AM: Combat Vehicle Ballway Machine Pikate-II of 12 Guards rolls in
# 10:11 AM: A contingent of Rajputana Rifles march past bearing the 10 flags of ASEAN nations. The ASEAN, founded in 1967, comprises Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei.
# 10:11 AM: 61st Cavalry led Capt. Deepanshu Sheoran marches in #RepublicDay
# 10:45 AM: Ashok Chakra awarded to Late Air Force Commando JP Nirala, who lost his life in Bandipora encounter. President Kovind presents award to JP Nirala's mother and wife.
# 10:04 AM: Ashok Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration. Awarded posthumously to Corp. Jyoti Prakash Nirala of IAF. He made the supreme sacrifice while fighting with terrorists in J&K.
# 10:03 AM: The Republic Day parade is led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Delhi Area followed by various gallantry award winners (Victoria Cross, PVC, MVC, VC, and Ashok Chakra) saluting the President of India
# 10:00 AM: Gun Salute is presented by 2281 Field Battery, under the command of Lt. Col. C. Sandeep
# 9:55 AM: IAF Garud commando Jyoti Nirala conferred with Ashok Chakra
# 9:50 AM: PM Modi welcomes 10 ASEAN leaders at Rajpath
# 9:47 AM: The Heads of State/Government of ASEAN nations arrive at Rajpath
# 9:47 AM: The Chief Guests of Republic Day Parade, the Heads of State/Government of ASEAN nations, have started to arrive at Rajpath. They are being welcomed by PM Modi
# 9:46 AM: President of India is arriving, escorted by 46 Bodyguards on Bay and Dark Bay coloured mounts. Raised in 1773, the President's Bodyguard is the oldest and seniormost Regiment of the Indian Army
# 9:45 AM: Vice President arrives at Rajpath, for Parade
# 9:42 AM: President Shri President Kovind leaves for Rajpath
# 9:35 AM: PM arrives at Rajpath, welcomed by RM Nirmala Sitharaman
# 9:32 AM: The combined military band consisting of two JCOs and 44 musicians is being led by Subedar Chinnadorai K, assisted by Naib Subedar Saju K K. They will be playing the "National Anthem", "Calavry Brigade" and "Army Star Arjuna"
# 9:31 AM: PM Narendra Modi and the three Service Chiefs pay tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti
# 9:17 AM: Smt Indira Gandhi in Republic day parade.
# 8:34 AM: BJP Chief Amit Shah unfurls tricolour at party HQ in Delhi
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# 8:14 AM: Visuals of parade from Chennai
# 8:11 AM: Ahead of Republic Day celebrations in Delhi, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain tweeted, "We are honoured to have ASEAN leaders as guests for this #RepublicDay. There is a natural affinity between people of India & ASEAN nations due to deep civilisational links. This gesture by PM @narendramodi ji will add to the bonding."
# 8:09 AM: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted her wishes on India's 69th Republic Day, "Today is Republic Day. Let us remember the creators of our Constitution, and promise to abide by its principles of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity."
# 8:07 AM: Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit hoists the national flag in Chennai.
# 7:45 AM: Greetings to all my countrymen on Republic Day. My SandArt at the Khandagiri-Udaygiri festival, Bhubaneswar.
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Take over from Republic Day 2018:
# For the first time the all-woman biker contingent of BSF, ‘Daredevils’ will perform at Rajpath. The contingent has riders from three north-eastern states including Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya.
# The parade was presided by President Ram Nath Kovind.
# Foreign guests reached Rashtrapati Bhavan, first from where the cars carrying the heads of state and their spouses will start rolling down the Raisina Hill at 9.35 am.
# Republic Day parade ceremony started at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate where PM Modi will paid homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti.
# The national anthem was played with a 21 gun salute after the unfurling of the national flag. The parade then began and the President took the salute.
# Two tableaux showcaseed India's historical, civilizational, educational, religious and cultural linkages with the ASEAN nations.
# The grand finale of the parade was a fly past by the Air Force. C-130J Super Hercules, C-17 Globemaster, Su-30 MKIs, LCA Tejas will be among the aircraft flying in different formations.
# Over 60,000 security personnel was deployed in Central Delhi.
# No commercial flights will land or take off at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from 10.35 AM to 12.15 PM.
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