The most eagerly awaited part of the Republic Day Parade on Friday was ‘The Flypast’ -- a breathtaking airshow by 54 aircraft and helicopters.
These included three aircraft from the French Air and Space Force, 46 from the Indian Air Force, one from the Indian Navy, and four helicopters from the Indian Army.
Vintage as well as modern aircraft such as Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’, Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, Dakota, Dornier, C-17, C-130J as well as Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’, Advanced Light Helicopters and Apaches displayed various formations, including 'Tejas', 'Netra', 'Varuna', 'Vajraang', 'Trishul', 'Amrit', 'Prachand', 'Arjan' and Tangail.
The concluding Vertical Charlie maneuver was performed by a Rafale fighter aircraft.
The 54 aircraft comprising 29 fighter aircraft, eight transport, 13 helicopters and one heritage aircraft participated in the flypast.
Rafel, Sukhoi, Jaguar, C-295, C-17, LCH Prachand helicopter and Mig-29 aircraft were the part of the flypast during the Republic Day. Four Tejas aircraft made their debut in the Republic Day Parade.
Four aircraft from the Indian Army and one from the Indian Navy also flew in two separate formations with the IAF aircraft. All these aircraft operated from six different bases.
The IAF said that participating aircraft flew in several formations. It included Dhwaj Formation, Rudra formation, Baaz Formation, Prachand Formation, Tangail Formation, Arjan Formation, Netra Formation and Varuna Formation.
Dhwaj formation comprising four Mi-17 IV helicopters were flown in an 'Inverted Wine Glass' formation, trooping the National Ensign, as well as those of the three services. Helicopters of the formation showered flower petals on the audience.
The 'Rudra' formation comprised helicopters from the Army Aviation Corps and included one LCH Prachand and three ALH WSI helicopters flown in a four aircraft 'Diamond' formation and Baaz Formation.
Three MiG-29 aircraft also participated in flypast in a 'Vic' formation, the IAF said.
According to the IAF, Prachand formation had an LCH Prachand helicopter in lead, with two Apache and ALH MK-IV aircraft together flying in a five aircraft 'Arrow' formation.
Tangail formation, comprising one Dakota aircraft in lead, with two Dornier aircraft in echelon, flew in 'Vic' formation. A C-295 aircraft flanked by two C-130 aircraft in echelon, flew as the Arjan formation.
Netra formation, comprising one AEW and C aircraft and two Su- 30 aircraft in echelon, were flown in 'Vic' Formation.
An Indian Navy P-81, flanked by two IAF Su-30 aircraft were flown as the 'Varuna' formation.
The IAF said that Bheem formation comprising a C-17 and two Su-30 aircraft in echelon (streaming fuel) did flypast in 'Vic' formation.
Making its debut in the Republic Day Parade, was the Tejas formation, comprising four Tejas aircraft in 'Diamond' formation.
Vajraang formation, comprising six Rafale aircraft, were flown in 'Inverted wine glass' formation.
Tripura to have Nicco park-model modern recreational park at Jirania: Tourism Minister
The state tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Friday chaired a meeting at Jirania in West Tripura district and said that responding to the proposal of the Tripura government, the Centre has approved establishment of Nicco park-model modern recreational park at Sachindranagar in Jirania subdivision.
PM Modi emphasising on development of North East region: Union MoS Dr. L. Murugan
The Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan on Friday claimed that the Northeastern states including the states of Tripura is moving in parallel with the rest of the country in terms of development.
State govt integrates AI tools to modernize administration
In a decisive move to modernize public administration, the Tripura government has begun integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its governance framework, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, and citizen service delivery.
MoS Dr. L Murugan leads Tiranga Yatra in Belonia, says Operation Sindoor a success
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L Murugan, Friday led a Tiranga Yatra in Belonia under South District of Tripura to mark the success of Operation Sindoor and express solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces.
India in no hurry to review suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: MoJS
The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) is in no hurry to dilute the decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, a stand taken by the Centre as part of tough measures announced against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, a top official said on Friday.
Pak plans to give Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar from public funds: Rajnath Singh
Addressing troops at a military base in Gujarat's Bhuj, Rajnath Singh claimed that the Pakistan government intended to give Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar, the UN-designated terrorist and chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
India's GDP growth in Q4 of 2024-25 expected at 6.8-7 per cent: Report
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.8-7 per cent in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25, driven by the agriculture sector, according to a Bank of Baroda report released on Friday.
BJP, Congress welcome govt's move to send multi-party MP delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack
The Narendra Modi-led government's planned diplomatic initiative of sending multi-party MP delegations to major world capitals to expose Pakistan’s role in the recent Pahalgam terror attack and to rally global support against cross-border terrorism has won support from both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress.