R-Day: CRPF to showcase night vision goggles similar to ones US Navy Seals used to locate, kill Osama

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) tableau at the upcoming Republic Day is set to wow spectators with a display of panoramic four-eyed night vision goggles (NVGs), a warfare gadget similar to the ones used by United States Navy SEALs in their operation to eliminate Osama Bin Laden. Sources in CRPF claimed that this will […]

42 aircraft to feature in Republic Day flypast, Rafale jet to be showstopper

A total of 38 Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft and four helicopters of the Indian Army will participate in the flypast at the Republic Day parade on January 26 this year. The Public Relation Officer (PRO) of IAF on Monday said, “A total of 42 aircraft including 15 fighters, five transport aircraft, 17 helicopters and […]

No joint or coordinated parade this year at Attari border on Republic Day

This year, there will be no joint or coordinated parade at the Attari border on Republic Day. Earlier, Pakistan and India used to do a joint parade, which spectators used to watch from both the side. This year, no public will be allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Attari border. “No joint or coordinated […]

Bangladesh Army delegation to take part in Republic Day parade

In the 50th year of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, a Bangladesh Army delegation would be taking part in this year’s Republic Day parade on January 26, said Defence officials. In one of the fastest and shortest campaigns of military history, a new nation was born as a result of the swift […]

India celebrates 71st Republic Day with many firsts

India celebrated its 71st Republic Day with much enthusiasm, with a 90-minute long parade which was held at Rajpath in New Delhi. India’s military might and cultural heritage were at display during the Republic Day parade. The celebration this year was marked by several firsts – with PM Modi paying homage to martyrs at National […]

ITBP personnel celebrate Republic Day at 17,000 feet in Ladakh

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel celebrated the 71st Republic Day at 17,000 feet in Ladakh, trudging though snow. The temperature in Ladakh at present is minus 20 degrees Celsius. Video footage showed ‘Himveers’ dressed in white uniforms and chanting slogans of – Bharat Mata ki Jai and Vande Mataram as the tricolour flies high. Two […]

Republic Day flypast to comprise 41 IAF aircraft, 4 choppers of Army

The Republic Day flypast will comprise 41 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) including the newly inducted Chinook choppers and four helicopters of the Indian Army’s aviation arm. “Republic Day 2020 flypast comprises 41 aircraft of the Indian Air Force and four helicopters of the Indian Army’s aviation arm. The aircraft type include 16 […]