The marching contingent was drawn from the French Foreign Legion, a well-known and unique corps comprising approximately 10,000 men from around the world, including India.
For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent took part in the country’s biggest ceremonial event. French President Emmanuel Macron attends as chief guest.
This is the second time France has participated in India's Republic Day celebrations. In 2016, French troops became the first foreign military contingent to take part in the event.
President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day also said the ‘democratic system in India is much older than the concept of Western democracy'.
The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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