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.
Morocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on Tuesday as Morocco's first woman prime minister after her liberal-centrist party came out on top in a September 23 parliamentary election, the royal palace said.
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for "concrete" steps regarding Iran's nuclear programme.
At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos, and the government approved a multi-million aid package.
Ugandan kingdom enthrones ex-TV anchor after succession fight
A former television news anchor was crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on Tuesday, becoming the 13th monarch of the Batooro people in a ritual-laden coronation that ended a succession dispute.
SpaceX's Starship makes orbital debut but flight ends early
SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite having one of its engines shut down unexpectedly, overcoming a hitch mid-flight to deploy its first batch of new Starlink satellites in a truncated mission ending hours earlier than originally planned.
Red Bull wins India court reprieve to use 'energy drink' label
An Indian court on Tuesday quashed the food regulator's order to stop Austrian beverage firm Red Bull using the label "energy drink" on its cans, saying the decision had been taken without allowing the company to explain its position.
UK police release five on bail after arrests at airbase
British police said on Monday they were investigating whether individuals acting for a foreign state were involved in an apparent plot to attack an airbase used by the United States but said five suspects they had arrested would be released on bail.
Haiti gang retaliation leaves at least 11 dead after security operation
At least 11 people were killed on Monday in Haiti's central Artibonite region by gang members after a deadly security operation, the local mayor said.
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