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Major Khusboo Kanwar leading Assam Rifles (AFP) |
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People carry an Indian national flag which according to organisers measures 1100 metres (3609 feet) through a street during Republic Day celebrations on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, January 26, 2019.- Reuters |
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Cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrate after being awarded the second place in a marching competition during the Republic Day celebrations in Chandigarh, India, January 26, 2019. REUTERS |
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Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers ride their camels during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2019. REUTERS |
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A Jammu and Kashmir policeman jumps through a fire wheel during the 70th Republic Day parade, in Jammu, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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School students hold the Indian tricolour as they participate in Republic Day celebrations, in Moradabad, Saturday, Jan 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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Indian Air Force's three SU- 30 MKIs display Trishul maneuver during the 70th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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School students hold the Indian tricolour during Republic Day celebrations, in Moradabad, Saturday, Jan 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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Chennai: Artists from Rajasthan perform during the 70th Republic Day celebrations at Marina beach, in Chennai, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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Ladakh: Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel hold the Indian National Flag during the 70th Republic Day celebration, in Ladakh region, Saturday, Jan. 26, |
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Artists perform local folk dance during the 70th Republic Day celebrations, in Kullu, Saturday, Jan 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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The tableau of Indian Coulcil of Agricultural Reasearch moves past the saluting dais during the 70th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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The Indian Railway tableau moves at Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. |
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Students perform during the 70th Republic Day celebrations at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Saturday, Jan 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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Artists present cultural programme during the 70th Republic Day celebrations, at Vidhan Bhawan, Lucknow, Saturday, Jan 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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Patna: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans celebrate during the 70th Republic Day at Gandhi Maidan, in Patna, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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School children carry national flags as they perform during Republic Day celebrations in Bangalore, India, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (PTI) |
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Ahmedabad: Children hold tricolour flags as they celebrate the 70th Republic Day at Daryapur, in Ahmedabad, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (PTI Photo) |
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PM Modi interacting with the crowd (AFP) |
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| Lt Bhavana Kasturi, 1st lady officer, to lead all-men contingent at Republic Day parade. |
