In a first, French Army to participate in Republic Day parade this year
For the first time in the history of India, contingent of any foreign country's army will take part in this year's Republic Day Parade . Reports say that a strong contingent of French Army, which is already in India for a joint military exercise, will take part in the parade along with Indian Armed forces.
Jan 08, 2016, 19:06 PM ISTFrench President Hollande to be chief guest at Republic Day parade
In a major step which will further help cement diplomatic ties between India and France, French President Francois Hollande on Friday accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to be the chief guest at India's 67th Republic Day Parade on January 26 next year.
Nov 21, 2015, 13:23 PM ISTTrip reflects Obama's commitment to deepen Indo-US ties: Rice
While President Barack Obama was busy doing "walk the talk" and "chai per charcha" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his top aides were frantically using social media about their once-in-a-life experience of visit to India and their attending the colourful Republic Day Parade.
Jan 26, 2015, 13:13 PM IST