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Vijay Chowk reverberates with Indian tunes during Beating Retreat ceremony

Updated On: 29 January, 2026 09:14 PM IST | Divya Nair

The iconic Vijay Chowk reverberated with captivating Indian tunes on Thursday as the Beating Retreat ceremony marked the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. PICS/PTI, TEXT/ANI, PTI

The iconic Vijay Chowk reverberated with captivating Indian tunes on Thursday as the Beating Retreat ceremony marked the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. PICS/PTI, TEXT/ANI, PTI

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The iconic Vijay Chowk reverberated with captivating Indian tunes on Thursday as the Beating Retreat ceremony marked the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. PICS/PTI, TEXT/ANI, PTI
<p>Armed forces personnel form a trophy-shaped formation to pay tribute to India&rsquo;s ICC Women&rsquo;s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory&nbsp;</p>

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Armed forces personnel form a trophy-shaped formation to pay tribute to India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory 

<p>From right, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State Sanjay Seth&nbsp;</p>

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From right, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State Sanjay Seth 

<p>President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Vijay Chowk for the Beating Retreat ceremony</p>

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President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Vijay Chowk for the Beating Retreat ceremony

<p>&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the military chiefs ahead of the ceremony</p>

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 Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the military chiefs ahead of the ceremony

<p>The bands of the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force and the Central Armed Police Forces played foot-tapping melodies. The attendees cheered and applauded the synchronised marches as soldiers formed various shapes, some drawn from Indian traditions.</p>

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The bands of the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force and the Central Armed Police Forces played foot-tapping melodies. The attendees cheered and applauded the synchronised marches as soldiers formed various shapes, some drawn from Indian traditions.

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