Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today. The celebrations, however, will wear a different look this year with a shortened event at Rajpath in Delhi with the restrictions in place to curb the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The event will begin at 9 am and conclude at 11:25 am after the traditional fly past. The Republic Day this year will see no chief guest, shorter routes, and very few spectators. No children under 15 are allowed to watch the parade at Rajpath and fewer soldiers in the Army and Navy will participate in the programme.Heavy security is in place across the national capital with the protesting farmers’ tractor march scheduled to be held in Delhi today. Thousands of tractors from Tikri border, Singhu and Ghazipur will be joining the rally, according to the police. As India celebrates a different R-Day this year, we bring to you the latest updates:
Jan 26, 2021
13:37
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Jan 26, 2021
13:01
Indians abroad celebrate Republic Day amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The Indian diaspora in China and Singapore on Tuesday celebrated the 72nd Republic Day in a restricted manner, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In Beijing, Ambassador Vikram Misri unfurled the national flag at the Indian embassy where the celebrations were restricted to officials of the mission and their families in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the Chinese capital and surrounding areas. In Singapore, the High Commissioner of India, P Kumaran, led the Republic Day celebration at the mission by unfurling the national flag and reading President Kovind's message to the people through live streaming on Facebook. Indians in Dhaka participated in the 72nd Republic Day celebration event at Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh enthusiastically. High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami hailed the spirit of India on this occasion.
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Jan 26, 2021
12:18
A proud moment for Punjab as the iconic State tableau depicting the ninth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji's 400th Prakash Purab captivates the National #RepublicDay Parade. We are blessed to be celebrating the momentous occasion during our lives. pic.twitter.com/mes0fdW4qx
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: The parade culminates as a single Rafale dazzles the onlookers
The ‘Trinetra’ formation comprising of three Su-30MKIs - the three aircraft split outwards and upwards, forming a ‘Trishul in the Sky’. The formation is led by Gp Capt AK Misra. Commanding Officer of 15 Squadron with Sqn Ldr RC Kulkarni. #RepublicDaypic.twitter.com/82BwnSt8Xv
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Chaotic Delhi Border as Police used tear gas to control the scuffles
As the rest of the India celebrated Republic Day, Police on Tuesday used tear gas on groups of farmers when they tried to break past barricades and cemented barriers with tractors at Delhi's Mukarba Chowk. Groups of protesting farmers camping at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points of the national capital broke police barricades on Tuesday morning to force their way into the city, before the time allotted by the Delhi Police for their tractor parade. An official said police personnel used tear gas to disperse groups of farmers coming from the Singhu border point as they tried to hold a march on the Outer Ring Road much ahead of the allotted time. Numerous tractors bearing flags assembled at the border points of the national capital with men and women dancing on drum beats as locals gathered on both sides of the road showering flower petals them. Security personnel have been trying to convince the farmers to stick to the plan of holding the tractor parade after the conclusion of the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
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Jan 26, 2021
11:40
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Protestors at Karnal bypass break police barricading to enter Delhi as farmers tractor rally is underway in the national capital
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Jan 26, 2021
11:40
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Every pair of eye sticks to the sky as a single Rafale flies past at the speed of 900 km/hr, formation led by Group Captain Harkirat Singh
One Rafale with 2 Jaguar Deep penetration strike aircraft & 2 MiG-29 Air Superiority Fighters, in 'Eklavya’ formation are the next to fly past, at a height of 300m & speed of 780 Km/h.
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Rafale leads the Eklavya formation for the first time as it fly pasts the Rajpath sky, formation led by Group Captain Rohit Kataria
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Jan 26, 2021
11:36
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Garuda formation led by the Group Captain Kapil Deep Singh flypasts at Rajpath
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Jan 26, 2021
11:33
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: 4 Apache helicopters fly past the dais in the Rakshak formation
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Jan 26, 2021
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Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Group Captain Siddhartha Rawat leads the Sudarshan Formation
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Jan 26, 2021
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Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: All eyes turn skywards for Rudra Formation
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Jan 26, 2021
11:27
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Police use tear gas on farmers as scuffles break out between protesters and police
Police uses tear gas shells on the farmers who arrived from the Singhu Border at the Delhi's Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. The police had to do so after some scuffles broke out between the protesters and the police. According to some media reports, Delhi Police lathi-charged the farmers as they broke the barricades at Delhi borders and started rally before the permitted time. Farmers had insisted they would carry out peaceful protests when they were given the permission to rally at Rajpath. Delhi Police had warned them of such a scenario.
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Jan 26, 2021
11:23
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Police use tear gas on farmers at Delhi's Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar as scuffles break out
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Rajpath is suffused with the enthusiasm of the students from various schools across the country
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Jan 26, 2021
11:14
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Central Public Works Department pays respects to the martyrs as it moves past the dais
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Jan 26, 2021
11:13
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Border Road Organisation marches past the dais in the R-Day parade
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Jan 26, 2021
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Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: The tableau from the Biotechnology depicts India's journey to win over the coronavirus in five stages
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Jan 26, 2021
11:09
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: The tableau from CRPF depicts the humane face of the force with its modern weapons and armoury, as the iron man inspires the force
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Jan 26, 2021
11:04
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: The tableaux of the Ministry of Electronics and IT shows off India's progress digitally
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Jan 26, 2021
11:02
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Arunachal Pradesh beautifully depicts the fusion of its eastern and western tribes at Rajpath's National Parade
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Jan 26, 2021
11:01
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Andhra Pradesh stuns Rajpath with its marvels from Lepakshi
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Jan 26, 2021
11:00
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Kerala visits Rajpath with its Coir, depicts Women empowerment and its rich heritage
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Jan 26, 2021
10:53
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Rajpath comes alive with the lilting sounds from Tripura, the tableaux highlights eco-friendly and aatmanirbhar Tripura
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Jan 26, 2021
10:51
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Chattisgarh follows Uttarakhand with a hypnotising performance
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Jan 26, 2021
10:49
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Displaying a replica of Kedarnath Temple, the Uttarakhand tableaux stun the onlookers
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Jan 26, 2021
10:46
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Ladakh is followed by Gujarat's heritage-based and Assam's tea-licious performance
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Jan 26, 2021
10:43
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: The display of cultural tableaux begins, with first-ever Ladakh's performance
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Jan 26, 2021
10:41
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: DRDO contingent this year consists of two Tableaus, Light Combat Aircraft-Navy - take off from INS Vikramaditya and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
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Jan 26, 2021
10:40
Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: National Service Scheme marching contingent, being led by Abhijit Bhuin, salutes the dignitaries as it marches past the dais