India’s cultural diversity, military might and socio-economic progress are on display during the 71st Republic Day celebrations in the capital Delhi.
It’s the anniversary of the day when the country was declared a republic in 1950.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is the chief guest at the 90-minute long official ceremony.
Celebrations are also underway in the UAE with the Indian diplomatic missions leading the way.
Some Indian curriculum schools have given students the day off.
Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first
Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait of Hormuz was open.
In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments
US President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to attend arguments over the legality of a policy he considers crucial to his hardline approach toward immigration - a directive he signed last year on his first day back in office that would limit birthright citizenship.
15 deaths confirmed after measles outbreak in Bangladesh
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has led to 15 confirmed deaths, officials said on Wednesday, as the government readies to launch an emergency immunisation programme as part of efforts to try to contain the disease.
Iranian missile strikes oil tanker in Qatar
Qatar's Ministry of Defence has announced that an oil tanker was struck by a cruise missile in its territorial waters on Wednesday, with no casualties reported.
Australia's Albanese says war's economic shock will be felt for months
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport in a rare address to the nation on Wednesday.
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