US envoy Eric Garcetti says Joe Biden was invited during meeting on sidelines of G20 Summit this month. If he accepts, he'll be 1st American President to visit India twice in a term.
The colourful tableau showcased 'Devi puja' and folk dances that celebrate the traditions of 'Devi', depicting the 'power of women' through five elements--earth, water, air, space and fire.
The detachment of Centurion tank of The Poona Horse regiment was led by Captain Rahul Sharma. Centurion was the main stay of the Indian Army in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Delhi Police said visitors will need to bring their vaccination certificate, must adhere to social distancing and wear face masks during the programme at Rajpath.
Defence ministry officials said the numbers have been significantly curtailed to maintain proper social distancing and ensure the parade does not become a super spreader event.
Expert committee of prominent person selects tableaux in multi-tiered process, say govt sources. Bengal & Kerala had alleged ‘political vendetta’ behind rejection of their ideas.
India was planning to invite leaders of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, but parade may not have any chief guest, sources in defence establishment said.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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