
A sand sculpture with a message, 'Happy Republic Day', made by artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, on the eve of 72nd Republic Day, in Puri.
DRDO conducts the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha. Akash-NG is a new generation Surface to Air Missile meant for use by Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low RCS aerial threats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with 'Bal Puraskar' awardees, via video confrencing, in New Delhi.
A sniffer dog checks one of the main venues of the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. India celebrates Republic Day with a scaled down military and cultural parade on Jan 26.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacts at a 'Farmers Convention', during his election campaign for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, at Vangal Marigoundan Palayam in Karur.
Indian para-military force soldiers stand guard at Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard and the main route of Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
Security personnel keep vigil at Rajpath on the eve of the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.
A worker fixes a giant board painted with Indian flags at a venue of Indian Republic Day ceremonial parade in Guwahati. Republic Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the India's constitution on Jan. 26, 1950.
Eli Sabia of Chennaiyin FC and Vignesh Dakshinamurthy of Mumbai City FC in action during their Indian Super League match at the GMC Stadium Bambolim, Goa.
Historic Charminar illuminated in 'tricolours' as part of the Republic Day celebrations, in Hyderabad.
Farmers assemble to take part in their Republic Day tractor rally in support of the ongoing agitation against farm reform laws, in Mysuru.
An artist holds a model depicting farmers on tractors protesting against the central government's recent agricultural reforms in front of the Red Fort in Delhi, in Amritsar.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan in greeted on being chosen for Padma Bhushan award, at her residence in Indore.
A farmer holds the Tricolor during their ongoing agitation against Centre's farm reform laws, on the eve of Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Army soldiers with a sniffer dog perform security checks at a venue of Indian Republic Day ceremonial parade in Guwahati.
Medics hold the Tricolor as they stand next to a model of coronavirus vaccine syringe and vial, made in honor of corona warriors, ahead of the 72nd Republic Day, in Bengaluru.
School children holding Tricolour masks pose for a photograph on the eve of Republic Day, in Mathura.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to late Vijayaraje Scindia on her death anniversary, in Bhopal.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rides a bullock-cart during his election campaign for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, in Karur.
A blood donation camp, the first event in the series, was organized at Corps of Military Police (CMP) centre and School on the eve of Republic Day with the assistance of Command Hospital Air Force, Bengaluru.
Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan addresses a rally to support Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in Kolkata.
A artist paints a wall during their farmers' ongoing agitation over the new farm laws, at Singhu border in New Delhi.
Farmers hold the Tricolor as they ride on a tractor during their protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the eve of 72nd Republic Day, in Jaipur.
Social activist Medha Patkar participates in 'Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha' at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai.
Taranjeet Kaur (C) from Delhi participates in the 100M race during 18th National Federation Cup Junior Athletic Championship, at Tatya Tope Stadium in Bhopal. Kaur finsished first in the U-20 100m sprint race.
A farmer holds the Tricolor during their ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
The site of farmers ongoing agitation over the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
The site of farmers ongoing agitation over the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
The site of farmers ongoing agitation over the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Farmers on their tractors during the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Farmers during the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Farmers on their tractors during the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Farmers from Tamil Nadu join the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar along with other leaders waves at protesters before a march, organised by Akhil Bhartiya Kisan Sabha, towards Raj Bhavan to submit a memorandum to the Governor against the New farm laws, in Mumbai.
Senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar addresses during the Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar along with other leaders during the Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai.
Farmers assemble at Azad Maidan to participate in the 'Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha' in Mumbai.
Farmers assemble at Azad Maidan to participate in the 'Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha' in Mumbai.
Farmers assemble at Azad Maidan to participate in the 'Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha' in Mumbai.
Farmers assemble at Azad Maidan to participate in the 'Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha' in Mumbai.
Police attempt to stop farmers as they participate in a protest march, organised by Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha, from Azad Maidan towards Raj Bhavan to submit a memorandum to the Governor against the Centres farm reform laws, in Mumbai.
Women hold the Tricolor as they ride a boat on Upper Lake, ahead of the 72nd Republic Day, in Bhopal.
Anganwadi workers stand in a queue as they wait for their turn to get vaccinated during the COVID-19 vaccination drive at a government hospital in Beawar.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presents a memento to BJP National President JP Nadda during the golden jubilee celebrations of Himachal Pradesh's statehood in Shimla.
Artists perform during the golden jubilee celebrations of Himachal Pradesh's statehood in Shimla.
Rashtriya Janta Dal MLA Tej Pratap Yadav shows Azadi Patra (a Post-Card) addressed to President Ram Nath Kovind demanding for the release of his father and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav from jail, in Patna.
A youngster with her face and hand painted in Tricolor poses for photographs on the eve of 72nd Republic Day, in Jammu.
Artists prepare to perform during the golden jubilee celebrations of Himachal Pradesh's statehood at Ridge in Shimla.
A demonstrator shows her red-painted hands representing the blood of the more than 200,000 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, during a protest against the government's response in combating COVID-19 and demanding the impeachment of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, in Brasilia.
A medic show a vial containing doses of Covishield vaccine during a countrywide inoculation drive against the coronavirus, at BSF Hospital in Jammu.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gets a selfie clicked with a young supporter during an election campaign rally ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in Karur district.
A security personnel checks an identity card of a youngster near the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day function in Srinagar. Security has been beefed up across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of R-Day.
A medic administers a dose of Covishield vaccine to a BSF jawan in the presence of IG BSF NS Jamwal (L), during a countrywide inoculation drive against the coronavirus, in Jammu.
Despite restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19, thousands crowd Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel visits Kargil.
Andhra Pradesh police personnel rehearse ahead of the 72nd Republic Day function, at Police Barracks in Visakhapatnam.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the virtual inauguration of the Chennai Bench of the National Company Appellate Law Tribunal (NCLAT), in New Delhi.
Farmers on their tractors during the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with 'Bal Puraskar' winners, via video confrencing, in New Delhi.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M K Stalin addresses media at the residence of late DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Gopalapuram, in Chennai.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal salutes after hoisting the Tricolor during the state level Republic Day celebrations at Delhi Secretariat, in New Delhi.
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad (R) with Congress MP Jairam Ramesh (C) and TMC MP Derek O'Brien (L) during the 11th National Voters’ Day celebrations, in New Delhi. The National Voters Day is observed on Jan. 25 to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission.
Farmers during the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with 'Bal Puraskar' winners, via video confrencing, in New Delhi.
Farmers assemble at Azad Maidan to participate in the 'Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha' in Mumbai.
View of Ghazipur border during the ongoing farmers' agitation against Centre's farm reform laws, in New Delhi.
Farmers assemble at Azad Maidan to participate in the 'Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha' in Mumbai.
Indian Army jawans stand guard along the LOC at Lam-Khureta valley after the ceasefire violation by Pakistan ahead of Republic Day, in Naushera Sector of Rajouri.
Delhi Police personnel during the state-level Republic Day Function at Delhi Secretariat, in New Delhi.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal presents an award to Head Warder of Tihar Central Jail No 5, Shahid Ahmed, during the state level Republic Day celebrations at Delhi Secretariat, in New Delhi.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses during the state level Republic Day celebrations at Delhi Secretariat, in New Delhi.
Farmers ride a tractor during their ongoing agitation over the new farm laws, at Singhu Border in New Delhi.
First time voters show their voter identity cards during an event on 'National Voters Day' at Minto hall in Bhopal.
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad (2R) with Chief Election Commissioner of India Sunil Arora (2L), and Election Commissioners Sushil Chandra (R) and Rajiv Kumar (L), releases a publication during the 11th National Voters’ Day celebrations, in New Delhi. The National Voters Day is observed on Jan. 25 to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission.
President Ram Nath Kovind virtually addresses the 11th National Voters’ Day, organized by the Election Commission of India, in New Delhi.
Farmers assemble at Azad Maidan to participate in the 'Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha' in Mumbai
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches the Gallantry Award website at his office at South Block, in New Delhi. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat is also seen.
A medic administers a dose of Covishield vaccine to a BSF jawan in the presence of IG BSF NS Jamwal (L), during a countrywide inoculation drive against the coronavirus, in Jammu
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets his supporters during his visit at Chinna Dharapuram in Karur district.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greets a young supporter during an election campaign rally ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in Karur district.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greets a young supporter during an election campaign rally ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in Karur district.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the virtual inauguration of the Chennai Bench of the National Company Appellate Law Tribunal (NCLAT), in New Delhi.
A medic show a vial containing doses of Covishield vaccine during a countrywide inoculation drive against the coronavirus, at BSF Hospital in Jammu.
Farmers dance during their ongoing agitation against Centre's farm reform laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Farmers dance during their ongoing agitation against Centre's farm reform laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Farmers sit on their tractors after arriving at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border for Tuesday's tractor rally in New Delhi.
Farmers sit on their tractors after arriving at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border for Tuesday's tractor rally in New Delhi.
BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait along with farmers during their ongoing agitation against Centre's farm reform laws at Ghazipur border in New Delhi.
Tractors lined up on the National Highway 44 (GT Road) to participate in farmers' tractor rally, as part of their ongoing agitation against farm reform laws, near Singhu border in Sonipat district.
Farmers prepare a tableau for the tractors rally planned on Republic Day 2021 in protest against Centre's farm reform laws, in Bahadurgarh.
Farmers dance during their ongoing agitation against Centre's farm reform laws, in New Delhi.
Pedestrians wearing face masks against the coronavirus pandemic walk in Kensington Gardens as snow falls in London.
A double decker bus crosses Westminster Bridge against the backdrop of the Palace of Westminster, during a snow fall in London.