Republic Day Parade Showcases India's Might As Tableaux, Contingents & Other Top Stories
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India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday as the country put on display its military might, including marching contingents, various indigenous weapon systems, and missiles at the Kartavya Path. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the chief guest on the occasion.
The celebrations began with the unfurling of the flag by President Droupadi Murmu, followed by the parade. Two Param Vir Chakra awardees — Subedar Major & Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav (retd) and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar (retd) — both of who fought in the Kargil war — and Ashok Chakra awardee Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (retd) led the marching contingents and offered a salute to the President.
In another development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his tradition of wearing a "desi' look on Republic Day. He sported a red and yellow striped turban with a long veil, paired with a brown bandhgala jacket and a multi-coloured pocket square. The PM also wore white pyjama and churidar pants.
Meanwhile, in Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum (WEF) meet turned out to be the hub of another thing - unbridled sexual activities of the global elite. A report claims that escort agencies reported an increased demand for sex parties, non-disclosure agreements (NDA) for prostitutes and transsexual women.
In South Korea, impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol indicted him on rebellion charges over his short-lived imposition of martial law. South Korean prosecutors said this is the latest blow to Yoon, who was previously impeached and arrested over his Dec. 3 martial law decree that plunged the country into huge political turmoil.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's attack case took another turn when a detained Colaba resident lost his job and marriage proposal due to being mistaken as the culprit behind the attack.
Finally, insurance claim of Rs 25 lakh for cashless treatment of Saif Ali Khan at a hospital in Bandra sparked controversy with some calling it "preferential treatment" for celebrities.