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Breaking from the tradition, Prime Minister Modi will pay homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly built National War Memorial (NWM) at the India Gate, instead of Amar Jawan Jyoti, here on Sunday morning prior to participating in the 71st Republic Day celebrations. … [Read more...] about India to display many firsts during Republic Day celebrations

NEW DELHI: The 71st Republic Day parade on Sunday witnessed several firsts and a break from tradition: for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the three service chiefs paid tribute to war heroes at National War Memorial, and several new helicopters, an anti-satellite missile and a ‘make-in-India’ gun made debut at the majestic parade. At around 9.30am, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sporting a saffron 'bandhej' headgear, with newly-appointed chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and three service chiefs — Army chief General M M Naravane, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria — paid homage at the National War Memorial, not at India Gate, for the first time. The eternal flame, also called Amar Jawant Jyoti, that is lit under India Gate is also burning at the National War Memorial, which mention names of all Indian soldiers who have died defending the country since Independence. After paying tribute … [Read more...] about Several 1sts this R-Day: PM tribute at war memorial, display of ‘Mission Shakti’ missile, make-in-India gun

Mr. Modi termed Brazil as a valuable partner in India's economic transformation and “for needs in the food and energy sector.” Mr. Modi said they are adding new areas in bilateral cooperation. He also said they are focusing on new ways to promote defence industrial co-operation and are looking for a broader partnership in security. In this regard he said Brazil will have a large delegation at the DefExpo in Lucknow next month. … [Read more...] about India, Brazil ink 15 pacts; sign Action Plan to deepen strategic partnership

One day, Sharma's orderly Bahadur was badly wounded in action and was unable to return to the camp. Sharma lifted Bahadur on his shoulders and began walking. When Thimmayya found his officer lagging behind under the weight of his orderly, he ordered him -- 'Leave this man, Som and rush back to the camp.' … [Read more...] about The soldier who won India’s first Param Vir Chakra

Goa's 'save the frog' campaign, Jammu and Kashmir's 'back to village' programme, architectural wonders and UNESCO world heritage sites in Jaipur and Gujarat and 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev were thematically showcased among the host of tableaux in the 71st Republic Day Parade on Sunday. … [Read more...] about India’s vibrant culture, military might displayed at R-Day parade