India celebrates Republic Day.
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No foreign head of state chief guest this Republic Day, states MEA
There will be no foreign head of state or government as the chief guest for the Republic Day event this year due to the global COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of External Affairs announced yesterday.
UK Premier Boris Johnson calls Indian PM Modi, expresses regret over cancelling January 26 visit
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson today cancelled his visit to India later this month. Johnson, who was scheduled to be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade on January 26, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his regrets.
India invites UK PM Boris Johnson as Republic Day chief guest
India has invited United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the guest for Republic Day. The invite was extended during PM Modi’s call to UK PM last week, stated sources.
In Pics: Republic Day celebrations from around the world
Indians across the world enthusiastically celebrated the 71st Republic Day and participated in various cultural events, including unfurling of the Tricolour and singing of the national anthem.
In Pics: India’s 71st Republic Day celebrations
India marked its 71st Republic Day on Sunday with a parade showcasing some of its newly acquired capabilities and military hardware and new events.
