Armed forces personnel form a ‘Matsya Yantra’, an ancient Indian navigational compass, during the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi on Thursday. Pic/PTI
Armed forces personnel form a trophy-shaped formation to pay tribute to India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory
From right, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State Sanjay Seth
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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