1. India celebrates 66th Republic Day; Barack Obama witnesses military might
i. India today celebrates its 66th Republic Day and showcased before the chief guest US President Barack Obama and the world its military might and cultural diversity with a splendid display of land and naval weaponry, fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.
ii. Obama was the first ever US President to attend the parade as Chief Guest on the second day of his three-day visit.
iii. For the first time in the history of India’s Republic Day, all-women contingent from the three forces Army, Air Force and Navy marched down in the parade.