Patriotic tunes echoed across Raisina Hill during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the conclusion of Republic Day celebrations. The event, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, also commemorated 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
Republic Day Parade enclosures along Kartavya Path have been uniquely named after Indian rivers, replacing VVIP labels. Musical instruments will name Beating Retreat enclosures, reflecting cultural themes as celebrations highlight the sesquicentenary of “Vande Mataram"
The 10-minute drone light show was conceived, designed and produced by Botlab Dynamics, a start-up incubated by IIT Delhi, which is now being run by Tanmay Bhunkar, Anuj Kumar Barnwal and Dr Sarita Ahlawat.