Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced the Republic Day 2024 celebrations by laying floral tributes at the National War Memorial in Delhi on Friday morning, honoring the bravehearts of the Indian armed forces. (PTI)
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PM Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries on his arrival at the National War Memorial.(PTI)
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PM Modi greets Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar and Chief of the Air Staff VR Chaudhari as he arrives at the National War Memorial to pay homage on the 75th Republic Day in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also seen.(PTI)
As PM Modi laid the wreath, the Inter-Services Guards performed the 'Salami Shastra' followed by the 'Shok Shastra'. At the same time, buglers sounded the 'Last Post'. (PTI)
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After laying the wreath, PM Modi observed a two-minute silence in homage to the supreme sacrifices of the armed personnel in protecting the nation. Following this, buglers played 'Rouse' and the guards presented 'Salami Shastra' once again. (PTI)
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A Afghan Red Crescent rescue worker seen sifting through the destruction and rubble after a 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Balkh province on Monday
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