India celebrates 74th Republic Day today

The Republic Day parade in the national capital will start shortly from Vijay Chowk and move to Red Fort. A multi-layer security cover is in place for the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi on Thursday with police conducting anti-sabotage checks, verification drives and patrolling to thwart any untoward incident. For the first time, Kartavya Path will witness the 21 gun salute given to President Droupadi Murmu during the parade with 105mm Indian field guns, replacing the British-made 25-pounder guns.