In Pictures: India Celebrates 75th Republic Day

Indian Army multi rocket launcher vehicles drive through the ceremonial Kartavya Path boulevard during India's Republic Day parade celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands cheer a colourful parade showcasing India's defence capability and cultural heritage, braving a winter chill and mist on a ceremonial boulevard in the Indian capital.

As part of the Republic Day 2024 celebrations, Kartavya Path in Delhi came alive with a spectacular showcase of cultural performances. A group of 1500 dancers delivered a powerful message of unity in diversity through their mesmerizing acts.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets guest of honour, France's President Emmanuel Macron upon his arrival to attend India’s 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2024.

The cultural extravaganza at Kartavya Path highlighted the diversity and vibrancy of India's cultural tapestry, captivating the audience with a fusion of artistic expressions from across the country.

French President Emmanuel Macron attended the parade as the chief guest at the celebration of adopting the country’s Constitution on Jan. 26, 1950.

Cadets of the Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) camel regiment march past during India's 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2024.

A woman wearing a traditional Kashmiri dress waves the Indian National flag at the Republic Day parade in Srinagar.

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers offer sweets to each other as part of the celebrations to mark the country's Republic Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35km from Amritsar, on January 26, 2024.

Artists perform during India’s 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Artists perform at the Indian Republic Day at the Consulate General of India in Dubai on 26th January 2024.

Indian Coast Guard cadets march past during India’'s 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Schoolchildren dressed in the tricolour hold the flag during Republic Day celebrations in Anantnag.

India's armed forces' women on motorcycles demonstrate their skills during India's 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Children carrying national flags in South Dinajpur.

Indian soldiers march during the Republic Day parade.

People participate during the Republic Day parade.

An illuminated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on the eve of Republic Day in Mumbai.