President Ram Nath Kovind, First lady Savita Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during 'At Home' reception, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day celebrations, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Border Security Force personnel and Pakistani Rangers (wearing black uniforms) during the Beating Retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagha border, about 35 km from Amritsar.
BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait during the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, at Ring Road near Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
Farmers participate in a tractor rally after breaking police barricades at Singhu border, during their ongoing protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Bhalswa landfill site in New Delhi.
The all-Nepalese mountaineering team that became the first to scale Mount K2 in winter cheer as they arrive at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav takes part in a tractor rally on Republic Day in support of farmers' agitation against farm laws, at Saifai in Etawah.
A Nihang displays stunts on a motorcycle as he takes part in farmers' tractor march on Republic Day, near Singhu border in New Delhi. Farmers have been agitating against Centre's farm reform laws.
Army tanks and other weapons systems on display at Rajpath, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Army tanks and other weapons systems on display at Rajpath, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
A flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of the Republic Day before the symbolic foundation stone laying for the construction of a mosque in the 5 acre land, which has been alloted after the Supreme Court verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi-Babari Masjid case, at Dhannipur.
Members of Delhi Police contingent participate in a parade at Rajpath, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Members of Indian paramilitary contingent participate in a parade at Rajpath, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
A contingent of Delhi Police marches at Rajpath during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
A vandalized bus in seen at ITO during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Sikhs hoist a Nishan Sahib, a Sikh religious flag, on a minaret of the historic Red Fort monument in New Delhi.
Farmers near the body of a fellow-farmer who died after his tractor allegedly overturned at ITO, during their tractor march on Republic Day, in New Delhi
Farmers ITO during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Farmers at ITO during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Farmers hoist a Nishan Sahib, a Sikh religious flag, on a minaret of the historic Red Fort monument in New Delhi.
Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) members take part in a rally in solidarity with farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day, in Kochi.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, red cap, waves as he returns after India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Protesting farmers corner two policemen during clashes at Red Fort, where they had gathered after their tractor parade on Republic Day, in New Delhi. Farmers have been agitating against new farm laws.
Policemen tries to stop farmers marching towards Delhi from Ghazipur border during their 'Kisan Gantantra Parade', amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
A Nihang, or a Sikh warrior, brandishes a sword at policemen as protesting farmers march to the capital breaking police barricades during Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Tens of thousands of farmers drove a convoy of tractors into the Indian capital as the nation celebrated Republic Day on Tuesday in the backdrop of agricultural protests that have grown into a rebellion and rattled the government.
Tableaux of Ladakh moves through the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Farmers charge a security person during clashes after their tractor rally turned violent, in New Delhi.
A farmer walks over the police barricades set up on a road at Akshardham to stop farmers during their during the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Police uses tear gas to disperse farmers attempting to break barricades at Ghazipur border during their 'Kisan Gantantra Parade', on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
India Air Force C-17 globemaster flanked by two MIG 29, and two Su 30 aircrafts makes a fly past above the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
A protester throws a stone towards the riot police in a clash during farmers' tractor march on Republic Day, in New Delhi.
India Air Force Su 30 aircrafts fly above the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Security personnel baton charge a protester during clashes after farmers' tractor rally turned violent, in New Delhi.
India Air Force indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft flanked by two Su 30 fly past above the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Nihangs riding horses try to break police barricades at Singhu border during farmers' tractor march on Republic Day, in New Delhi. Farmers have been agitating against Centre's farm reform laws.
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh inspects a guard of honor during the 72nd Republic day celebrations at Polo Ground in Patiala.
Police personnel keep a vigil after clashes with farmers and their supporters during tractor march on Republic Day, at ITO in New Delhi.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal inspects a guard of honor during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations in Panchkula.
An injured security person is taken away after clashes with protesting farmers who had gathered at the Red Fort during their tractor parade on Republic Day, in New Delhi. Farmers have been agitating against new farm laws.
Farmers hoist flags at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic day celebrations, in New Delhi.
An injured security person is taken away after clashes with protesting farmers who had gathered at the Red Fort during their tractor parade on Republic Day, in New Delhi. Farmers have been agitating against new farm laws.
Farmers hoist flags at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Nihangs, or Sikh warriors, participate in a protest march towards the capital during Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Protesting farmers remove barricades as they march to the capital during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Farmers at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Farmers raise slogans as they arrive at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi
Protesting farmers break a fence as they march to the capital during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Police uses teargas as farmers attempt to break barricades near Akshardham during the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade', amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
J & K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha hoists the national flag during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in Jammu.
Farmers arrive at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi
Police fires teargas shells as farmers attempt to march towards Delhi during the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade', amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, at Akshardham in New Delhi.
Women contingent of Indian Reserve Police (IRP) marches during the 72nd Republic Day parade at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, in Srinagar.
Indian armed forces T-90 tanks move past the Vidhan Sabha, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations in Lucknow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets President Ram Nath Kovind during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the public during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi watch a flypast by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircrafts, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajpath, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30 fighter jets perform a fly past during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Farmers at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Farmers attempt to break a barricade near Ghazipur border as they participate in 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' in protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and his wife Rashmi Thackeray during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations in Mumbai.
Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Misri hoists the National Flag at the Indian Embassy on Republic Day, in Beijing.
A women contingent of Tamil Nadu Police Special Force marches during the 72nd Republic Day parade, in Chennai.
Dignitaries look on during a flypast by Indian Air Force (IAF) on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Battle tanks move through the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
A military band marches throughthe ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Protesting farmers march to the capital breaking police barricades during Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Protesting farmers jump police barricades to march to the capital during Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Indian Railway Protection Force personnel march during Republic Day celebrations in Hyderabad.
Indian Railway Protection Force dog squad displays skills during Republic Day celebrations in Hyderabad.
A military band marches throughthe ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Farmers at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Farmers raise slogans as they arrive at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi
Farmers participate in the Kisan Gantantra Parade after breaking police barricades at Ghazipur border, during their protest against Centres farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Red Fort in New Delhi.
Farmers participate in the Kisan Gantantra Parade as part of their protest against Centres farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Akshardham in New Delhi.
Farmers participate in the Kisan Gantantra Parade as part of their protest against Centres farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Akshardham in New Delhi.
Farmers participate in the Kisan Gantantra Parade as part of their protest against Centres farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Akshardham in New Delhi
A farmer holds a Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) flag as they participate in the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' after breaking police barricades as part of their protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Akshardham in New Delhi.
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari salutes after hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day celebrations in Mumbai.
The tableau of Ministry of Culture passes through Rajpath on occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Tableaux of government Biotechnology department showing COVID 19 vaccine h the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren receives a guard of honour on the occassion of 72nd Republic Day, at Parade Ground in Dumka.
Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb after hoisting the National Flag on Republic Day at his residence, in Agartala.
Police attempt to stop farmers during their 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' in protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Akshardham in New Delhi.
Police uses tear gas to disperse farmers attempting to break barricades at Ghazipur border during their 'Kisan Gantantra Parade', on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Tear gas used to disperse farmers attempting to break barricades at Ghazipur border for the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' in protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Teargas shells fired by police as farmers tried marching towards Delhi at Ghazipur border for the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Tear gas used to disperse farmers attempting to break barricades at Ghazipur border for the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' in protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Police uses tear gas to disperse farmers attempting to break barricades at Ghazipur border during their 'Kisan Gantantra Parade', on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Indian military march past Rajpath,the ceremonial boulevard, during the 71st Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.
Security personnel stand guard at Nangloi during the farmer's tractor rally on Republic Day in New Delhi.
Police attempt to stop farmers during their 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' in protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Akshardham in New Delhi.
The tableau of Uttar Pradesh passes through Rajpath on occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
The tableau of Sikkim passes through Rajpath on occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
The tableau of Tripura passes through Rajpath on occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
The tableau of Punjab state passes through Rajpath on occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
The tableau of Chhattisgarh state passes through Rajpath on occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
The tableau of Maharashtra state passes through Rajpath on occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel march during Republic Day celebrations in Hyderabad. Tuesday's event marks the anniversary of the country's democratic constitution taking force in 1950.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh hoists the National Flag on the occasion of Republic Day celebration at PCC office in Bhopal.
Artists perform during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Gauhati High Court in Guwahati.
The tableau of Assam state passes through Rajpath on occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to the martyrs at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Republic Day, in New Delhi.
NSG commandos during a parade on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Battle tanks of the Indian Army pass through Rajpath during the 72nd Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.
Delhi Police contingent during a parade on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Farmers on their tractors move towards Akshardham after breaking the police barricades during the tractor rally on Republic Day in New Delhi.
Farmers on their tractors move towards Delhi during their rally on Republic Day, at Singhu border in New Delhi.
Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel celebrate Republic Day at a border outpost in Ladakh.
Farmers on their tractors move towards Delhi after breaking the police barricades at Singhu border during their rally on Republic Day, in New Delhi.
A farmer holding a flag walks towards Delhi after he and others broke the police barricade at Singhu Border during the tractor rally on Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Farmers hoist the National Flag at Ghazipur border during the Republic Day celebration, ahead of their tractor rally, in New Delhi.
Farmers gather to attend the National Flag hoisting at Ghazipur border during the Republic Day celebration, ahead of their tractor rally, in New Delhi.
Farmers gather to attend the National Flag hoisting at Ghazipur border during the Republic Day celebration, ahead of their tractor rally, in New Delhi.
Farmers hoist the National Flag at Ghazipur border during the Republic Day celebration, ahead of their tractor rally, in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to the martyrs at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Republic Day, in New Delhi. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria are also seen.
Camel mounted Border Security Force soldiers march through Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard, during Reepublic Day parade in New Delhi.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar salutes after hoisting the National Flag during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at his official residence in Patna.
Indian military march past Rajpath,the ceremonial boulevard, during the 71st Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.
Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu hoists the Tricolour during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Morhabadi grounds in Ranchi.
Farmers on their tractors move towards Delhi during their rally on Republic Day, at Singhu border in New Delhi.
The parade will also be shorter this year. The size of marching con contingents has been reduced from 144 to 96.
Following Covid protocols, only 25,000 people will be allowed to attend the ceremony at Rajpath as opposed to over one lakh spectators who usually attended the event every year.
Farmers shower flower petals on fellow farmers riding on their tractors after breaking the police barricades at Singhu border during the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' on Republic Day, in New Delhi.
Farmers salute during the hoisting of the National Flag during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai.
Farmers salute during the hoisting of the National Flag during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai.
A farmer holding the Tricolour raises slogans during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai.
Farmers raise slogans during the National Flag hoisting on the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrives for the 72nd Republic Day Parade at Red Road in Kolkata.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists the National Flag on the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Hedgewar Bhavan, in Ahmedabad
BJP National President JP Nadda hoists the National Flag on the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at BJP HQ, in New Delhi.
Artists perform traditional dance on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla Stadium in Jabalpur.
West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar waves as he inspects a guard of honour during the 72nd Republic Day Parade at Red Road in Kolkata.
Gujarat Police contingent participate in a parade on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in Ahmedabad.
West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar stands for the national anthem after hoisting the national flag during the Republic Day celebrations, in Kolkata.
AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owasis hoists the National Flag on the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Medina Circle in Hyderabad.
Farmers and their family members take part in a parade to support the farmers protesting at Delhi borders amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in Bengaluru.
Farmers and their family members take part in a parade to support the farmers protesting at Delhi borders amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in Bengaluru.
Security personnel stand guard at Nangloi during the farmer's tractor rally on Republic Day in New Delhi.
Farmers participate in the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' after breaking police barricades as part of their protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near ITO in New Delhi.
Farmers participate in the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' after breaking police barricades as part of their protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Akshardham in New Delhi.
The arm of Russian artist Alla Urban is seen among her "The question" artwork as she poses for photographers at "From iron to a drop of light" exhibition in Tretyakov Picture Gallery on Krymsky Val in Moscow, Russia.
Edgar Barbaran exchanges a small, empty oxygen tank for this large one in a line of other people's tanks as he waits since the previous day for a refill shop to open in Callao, Peru, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people said they arrived to get in line on Sunday after the store closed in order to be first in line on Monday, while others missed out on Sunday's allotments of refills, approximately 80 tanks, and stayed to wait a second day.
People wait for a COVID-19 vaccine, at Belgrade Fair makeshift vaccination center, in Belgrade, Serbia. Serbia were the first European country to receive the Chinese Sinopharm's vaccine for mass inoculation programmes.
A new strike of a silver coin made in commemoration for the 20th anniversary of the euro currency is seen through a magnifying glass during an event at the National Mint in Paris. The first euro coins were minted at France's National Mint in 1998. The currency started trading in 1999, and went into circulation in 2002.
People look at mountains recently covered with snow, at the Red Rock National Conservation Area near Las Vegas.
US President Joe Biden signs an Executive Order reversing the Trump era ban on transgender individuals serving in military, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
Farmers attempt to break a barricade near Nangloi as they participate in the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade', during their ongoing protest against Centre's farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greets the crowd as she arrives to attend the 72nd Republic Day parade at Red Road in Kolkata.
Home Minister Amit Shah, CJI S. A. Bobde, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and others witness a flypast by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircrafts, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath, in New Delhi.
Central Public Works Department (CPWD) tableau passes Rajpath during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi
BJP President J P Nadda and other leaders at Rajpath during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
A contingent of horse-mounted Kolkata Police marches during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Red Road in Kolkata.
Members of Garhwal rifles contingent pass through Rajpath during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Rajasthan Police personnel perform daredevil stunts during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at SMS Stadium in Jaipur.
Members of Bangladesh Armed Forces contingent pass through Rajpath during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi. A contingent of 122 soldiers of Bangladesh army participated in the parade this year.
Members of Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent pass through Rajpath during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Security personnel stand guard at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Farmers participate in the Kisan Gantantra Parade after breaking police barricades at Ghazipur border, during their protest against Centres farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Red Fort in New Delhi.
Farmers raise slogans as they arrive at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi
Farmers participate in the Kisan Gantantra Parade after breaking police barricades at Ghazipur border, during their protest against Centres farm reform laws, on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, near Red Fort in New Delhi.
Farmers arrive at Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Luis Miguel Machado of NorthEast United FC kicks the ball for goal during Indian Super League match between NorthEast United FC and ATK Mohun Bagan, at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa.
