New-age arsenal on display at R-day parade

THE 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path on Monday brought Operation Sindoor and India's military might to the forefront with patriotic commemoration under the 'Vande Mataram' theme.

- JAVARIA RANA @New Delhi

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests, marking the first collective participation of the European Union leadership at India's national celebrations.

Cultural and historical elements linked to the Independence struggle were reflected in tableaux from different states along the Kartavya Path, as the official theme was '150 Years of Vande Mataram'.