Women personnel of CRPF, BSF and SSB exhibited the country’s Nari Shakti carried out daredevil motorcycle stunts during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya path on Friday.
Over 260 women showcased their bravery, valour and determination through varied formations, including Chandrayaan, Sarvatra Suraksha, Abhivadan and Yog Se Siddhi.
Ministry of Defence said that tableaux of 16 States and Union Territories (UTs) rolled down the Kartavya Path, showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity and creativity.
Arunachal Pradesh tableau showed Bugun Community Reserve - Viksit Bharat, Haryana displayed 'Mera Parivar - Meri Pehchan'. Manipur tableau displayed Thambal Gi Langla - Lotus Threads. Madhya Pradesh tableau came with the theme of Self-Reliant Women - Mantra of Vikas.
Odisha tableau showed Women Empowerment in Viksit Bharat.
Chhattisgarh showed ‘Aadim Jansansad of Bastar Muria Darbar’. Rajasthan tableau came with Viksit Bharat Main - Padharo Mahare Desh. Maharashtra tableau had a theme of Inspiration for Indian Democracy: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Andhra Pradesh tableau displayex ‘Transforming School Education in Andhra Pradesh - Making Students Globally Competitive. Ladakh tableau showed Viksit Bharat: Empowering Women Through Employment in Ladakh’s Journey. Tamil Nadu tableau had Kudavolai System in Ancient Tamil Nadu - Mother of Democracy.
Gujarat tableau showed Dhordo: A Global Icon of Gujarat’s Border Tourism. Meghalaya tableau came with Meghalaya’s Flourishing Tourism. Jharkhand tableau displayed Jharkhand’s Tasar Silk.
Uttar Pradesh tableau showed a wonderful picture of Ayodhya: Viksit Bharat - Samradh Virasat,
Telangana tableau had Democracy at the Grassroots: The legacy of Telangana’s Freedom Fighters.
The Ministry of Defence said that around 13,000 special guests invited to witness the parade this year included best performers in various fields and those who made best use of various schemes of the Government such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural and Urban), PM Ujjwala Yojana, PM Street Vendor's Aatmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), PMKrishi Sinchayee Yojana, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, PM Vishwakarma Yojana, PM Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna, PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Stand-Up India scheme, Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, women workers of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Electronic Manufacturing sectors and Central Vista Project, women Space Scientists of ISRO, Yoga Teachers (Ayushman Bharat), winners of international sports events and Paralympic medalists
In addition, Best Self-Help Groups, Farmers Producer Organisations, references of PM Mann ki Baat programme, and ‘Super-100’ of Project Veer Gatha 3.0 and winners of National School Band Competition attended the parade. These special guests were prominently seated at Kartavya
Manipur Police arrest 11 militants, recover large cache of arms, ammunition
The Manipur Police arrested 11 militants belonging to various banned outfits and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Friday.
PM Modi unveils 21-point action plan at 6th BIMSTEC Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented a comprehensive 21-point action plan during the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, laying out an ambitious road map for cooperation across diverse sectors.
ED raids multiple premises of 'Empuraan' producer Gokulam Gopalan
Amid the controversy surrounding Malayalam film ‘Empuraan’ starring superstar Mohanlal, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids at multiple premises linked to film’s producer Gokulam Gopalan.
SC declines PIL seeking restriction of social media platforms for kids below 13 years
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent judicial intervention to regulate access to social media platforms for children below 13 years of age.
BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Yunus meet amid strained ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladeshi interim government, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
Rupee strengthens against dollar amid Trump's reciprocal tariffs
The Indian rupee witnessed sharp gains on Friday at below 85 against dollar, as the dollar index and oil prices dropped sharply amid concerns over recession in the US economy after the reciprocal tariffs were announced.
Quad to send $20 million relief support to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar
Quad members Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on Friday collectively committed over $20 million in humanitarian assistance to support the relief efforts for the earthquake-devastated Myanmar.
'Waqf Bill will benefit Muslims, no threat to religious sites,' says Shahabuddin Razvi
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, expressed his support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that it would significantly benefit Muslims and ensure the betterment of their socio-economic conditions.