Australia marked the coronation of King Charles III with 21 gun salute. The national 21 gun salute was performed by Australia's Federal Guard.

Australia marks King Charles' Coronation with 21 gun salute

<p>This year India marks its 74th Republic Day with a focus on self-reliance or ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ across the country including its defence. In accordance with this, all Army equipment used during this year’s parade will be indigenously-built. It will also be the first time that tanks, weaponry and soldiers will march down Kartavya Path, the ceremonial boulevard, in New Delhi, previously known as Rajpath.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a bid to shed colonial-era vestiges, India has made several changes in the past couple of years, therefore, this Republic Day would also mark the first time that the 21-gun salute to the President of India and the National Flag will be given using indigenous-built 105-mm Indian Field Guns (IFG) as opposed to the previously used Army’s British-era 25-pounder guns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are transitioning towards indigenisation and the time is not far when all our equipment will be ‘swadeshi’. All equipment from the Army that will be showcased during the 74th Republic Day celebrations are made in India,” said the Chief of Staff Delhi Area Major, General Bhavnish Kumar, earlier this week. He also spoke about how this move is in line with New Delhi’s push for ‘Make in India’.</p>

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<p>The week-long celebrations for Republic Day began on Monday (January 23) and will end on January 30 which is observed as Martyrs’ Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is the 21-gun salute?</strong></p>

<p>The 21-gun salute commences when the sword of the Commandant of President’s Body Guards (PBG) comes down at the shout of ‘Rashtriya Salute’ for the President and the national flag during the Republic Day parade and is carried out while the national anthem is playing. The 21-gun salute is&nbsp;conducted by a specifically-designed cartridge or a blank round which is used to create the sound of firing as opposed to actual shells being fired.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, salute is executed by&nbsp;seven artillery guns which fire three rounds at intervals of 2.25 seconds as the 52-second national anthem is played. A senior Army personnel told PTI, in 2017, "ideally all seven fire in a cyclical fashion until the 21st round is fired when hay of...jay jay hay is being sung or played".&nbsp;<br />
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It is traditionally the highest honour given to a person and was adopted by India from the British. Notably, to this day, every new president is honoured with the 21-gun salute after they are sworn in as well as on Republic Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>From British-era 25-pounder guns to 105-mm Indian Field Guns</strong></p>

<p>So far, the symbolic 21-gun salute was given using Army’s British-era 25-pounder guns which were designed and made in the 1940s, right before World War II, by the British. They have previously been described as versatile and accurate by the Indian Army due to their ability to function in extreme weather conditions. The ‘25-pounders’ were also used when India went to war in 1965 and 1971 with Pakistan but was decommissioned in the early 1990s and have since been used for ceremonial purposes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, for this Republic Day, the Indian government decided to replace the British-era gun with 105 mm Indian Field Guns (IFG). Designed and developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in 1972, IFGs have been produced in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh’s city of Jabalpur by Gun Carriage Factory (GCF) and Field Gun Factory, Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh and have been in service since 1984.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Since the 105 mm Indian Field Gun is an indigenised gun, so we want to use this to replace the 25-pounder guns used earlier for the 21-Gun Salute. And, it is a matter of pride that we are showcasing our indigenous gun for this too”, said Major General Kumar, during a press conference, earlier this week. He also spoke about how these field guns are compact, light and can also be airdropped.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What else will the Army showcase during this year’s parade?</strong></p>

<p>The parade will begin at around 10:30 am (local time) and will be preceded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath to pay his respects to those who lost their lives fighting for the nation. This will be followed by the unfurling of the national flag and the national anthem along with the 21-gun salute which will be carried out by the indigenously-built 105 mm IFG.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As mentioned earlier, all the equipment from the Army that will be showcased during the 74th Republic Day celebrations will be made in India. During the parade, it will march in nine mechanised columns which will include two Akash surface-to-air missile systems led by Lieutenant Chetana Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) Dhruv and its weaponised version Rudra will also participate in the parade. The 90-minute parade from Vijay Chowk to the Red Fort through the Kartavya Path will also comprise three MBT Arjun MK I,&nbsp;one BrahMos missile, Main Battle Tank Arjun, NAG missile system, Infantry Combat Vehicle of BMP-2 Sarath, K-9 Vajra-tracked self-propelled Howitzer gun, 10 Short Span Bridge, and so on, reported ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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This year India marks its 74th Republic Day with a focus on self-reliance or ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ across the country including its defence. In accordance with this, all Army equipment used during this year’s parade will be indigenously-built.

This year India marks its 74th Republic Day with a focus on self-reliance or ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ across the country including its defence. In accordance with this, all Army equipment used during this year’s parade will be indigenously-built. It will also be the first time that tanks, weaponry and soldiers will march down Kartavya Path, the ceremonial boulevard, in New Delhi, previously known as Rajpath. In a bid to shed colonial-era vestiges, India has made several changes in the past couple of years, therefore, this Republic Day would also mark the first time that the 21-gun salute to the President of India and the National Flag will be given using indigenous-built 105-mm Indian Field Guns (IFG) as opposed to the previously used Army’s British-era 25-pounder guns. “We are transitioning towards indigenisation and the time is not far when all our equipment will be ‘swadeshi’. All equipment from the Army that will be showcased during the 74th Republic Day celebrations are made in India,” said the Chief of Staff Delhi Area Major, General Bhavnish Kumar, earlier this week. He also spoke about how this move is in line with New Delhi’s push for ‘Make in India’. ALSO READ | Republic Day 2023: Meet the women officers who are leading various contingents at R'day parade The week-long celebrations for Republic Day began on Monday (January 23) and will end on January 30 which is observed as Martyrs’ Day. What is the 21-gun salute? The 21-gun salute commences when the sword of the Commandant of President’s Body Guards (PBG) comes down at the shout of ‘Rashtriya Salute’ for the President and the national flag during the Republic Day parade and is carried out while the national anthem is playing. The 21-gun salute is conducted by a specifically-designed cartridge or a blank round which is used to create the sound of firing as opposed to actual shells being fired. Furthermore, salute is executed by seven artillery guns which fire three rounds at intervals of 2.25 seconds as the 52-second national anthem is played. A senior Army personnel told PTI, in 2017, "ideally all seven fire in a cyclical fashion until the 21st round is fired when hay of...jay jay hay is being sung or played". It is traditionally the highest honour given to a person and was adopted by India from the British. Notably, to this day, every new president is honoured with the 21-gun salute after they are sworn in as well as on Republic Day. From British-era 25-pounder guns to 105-mm Indian Field Guns So far, the symbolic 21-gun salute was given using Army’s British-era 25-pounder guns which were designed and made in the 1940s, right before World War II, by the British. They have previously been described as versatile and accurate by the Indian Army due to their ability to function in extreme weather conditions. The ‘25-pounders’ were also used when India went to war in 1965 and 1971 with Pakistan but was decommissioned in the early 1990s and have since been used for ceremonial purposes. ALSO WATCH | Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in India for Republic Day, meets President & PM Modi However, for this Republic Day, the Indian government decided to replace the British-era gun with 105 mm Indian Field Guns (IFG). Designed and developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in 1972, IFGs have been produced in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh’s city of Jabalpur by Gun Carriage Factory (GCF) and Field Gun Factory, Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh and have been in service since 1984. “Since the 105 mm Indian Field Gun is an indigenised gun, so we want to use this to replace the 25-pounder guns used earlier for the 21-Gun Salute. And, it is a matter of pride that we are showcasing our indigenous gun for this too”, said Major General Kumar, during a press conference, earlier this week. He also spoke about how these field guns are compact, light and can also be airdropped. What else will the Army showcase during this year’s parade? The parade will begin at around 10:30 am (local time) and will be preceded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath to pay his respects to those who lost their lives fighting for the nation. This will be followed by the unfurling of the national flag and the national anthem along with the 21-gun salute which will be carried out by the indigenously-built 105 mm IFG. ALSO READ | Exclusive: India invites Egypt's President Fattah El-Sisi for Republic Day 2023 As mentioned earlier, all the equipment from the Army that will be showcased during the 74th Republic Day celebrations will be made in India. During the parade, it will march in nine mechanised columns which will include two Akash surface-to-air missile systems led by Lieutenant Chetana Sharma. Additionally, ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) Dhruv and its weaponised version Rudra will also participate in the parade. The 90-minute parade from Vijay Chowk to the Red Fort through the Kartavya Path will also comprise three MBT Arjun MK I, one BrahMos missile, Main Battle Tank Arjun, NAG missile system, Infantry Combat Vehicle of BMP-2 Sarath, K-9 Vajra-tracked self-propelled Howitzer gun, 10 Short Span Bridge, and so on, reported ANI. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Gun salutes were fired in London and Edinburgh to mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne. Another gun salute was fired from the Tower of London on Monday afternoon to mark the occasion.

UK: Gun salutes mark Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign

<p>Gun salutes were fired across UK and at sea as a solemn tribute was paid to Prince Philip, who passed away at the age of 99 on Friday.</p>

<p>Co-ordinated 41-round salutes were fired as a salute to Prince Philip, a former Royal Navy commander. The shots were fired at one round per minute from 12 pm (11 GMT) in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast in addition to the naval bases. The gun salutes were also fired from ships at sea and the British territory Gibraltar.</p>

<p>Onlookers gathered near the Towe Bridge in London as&nbsp;Honourable Artillery Company fires shots on the banks of the River Thames.</p>

<p>One of the persons in the crowd was quoted as saying that she had come to pay tributes&nbsp;"for a superhuman".</p>

<p>Similar salutes -- the most according to military protocol -- were also held in Canberra and Wellington, as the queen is head of state in Australia and New Zealand.</p>

<p><strong>Pope Praises Prince Philip</strong></p>

<p>Joining the list of world leaders who praised and paid tribute to Prince Philip, Pope Francis saluted&nbsp;the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II, as a man devoted "to his marriage and family."</p>

<p>In a message to the British monarch, the 84-year-old Argentine pope offered "heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty and the members of the Royal Family."</p>

<p>Pope praised the prince for his "devotion to his marriage and family, his distinguished record of public service and his commitment to the education and advancement of future generations."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>(With AFP inputs)</strong></p>


Gun salutes were fired across UK and at sea as a solemn tribute was paid to Prince Philip, who passed away at the age of 99 on Friday. Co-ordinated 41-round salutes were fired as a salute to Prince Philip, a former Royal Navy commander.

Gun salutes were fired across UK and at sea as a solemn tribute was paid to Prince Philip, who passed away at the age of 99 on Friday. Co-ordinated 41-round salutes were fired as a salute to Prince Philip, a former Royal Navy commander. The shots were fired at one round per minute from 12 pm (11 GMT) in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast in addition to the naval bases. The gun salutes were also fired from ships at sea and the British territory Gibraltar. Onlookers gathered near the Towe Bridge in London as Honourable Artillery Company fires shots on the banks of the River Thames. One of the persons in the crowd was quoted as saying that she had come to pay tributes "for a superhuman". Similar salutes -- the most according to military protocol -- were also held in Canberra and Wellington, as the queen is head of state in Australia and New Zealand. Pope Praises Prince Philip Joining the list of world leaders who praised and paid tribute to Prince Philip, Pope Francis saluted the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II, as a man devoted "to his marriage and family." In a message to the British monarch, the 84-year-old Argentine pope offered "heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty and the members of the Royal Family." Pope praised the prince for his "devotion to his marriage and family, his distinguished record of public service and his commitment to the education and advancement of future generations." (With AFP inputs)

Gun salutes fired across UK as tribute to Prince Philip

<p>The last rites of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh were performed Monday morning at Delhi&#39;s Brar Square.</p>

<p>Sindh died Saturday at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on Saturday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He had suffered a cardiac arrest earlier in the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arjan Singh was given a state funeral, and a gun salute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And a fly-past was held in his honour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All three chiefs of the armed services attended the funeral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As did defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and a host of political leaders including former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former deputy prime minister LK Advani.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Singh was famous for the role he played in the 1965 India-Pakistan war.</p>

<p>He had led the Air Force then, and&nbsp;had not let Pakistan gain the upper hand despite it being better equipped with American planes and firepower.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Singh&nbsp;was the Air Force&#39;s only five-star rank officer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India&#39;s only other two five-star rank officers have been Field Marshals Sam Maneckshaw and KM Cariappa.&nbsp;</p>


Singh has been the Indian Air Force's only five-star rank officer

The last rites of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh were performed Monday morning at Delhi's Brar Square. Sindh died Saturday at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on Saturday evening. He had suffered a cardiac arrest earlier in the day. Arjan Singh was given a state funeral, and a gun salute. And a fly-past was held in his honour. All three chiefs of the armed services attended the funeral. As did defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and a host of political leaders including former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former deputy prime minister LK Advani. #WATCH Live: Last rites ceremony of Marshal of Air Force #ArjanSingh at Delhi's Brar Square. https://t.co/oBXshXJDsJ — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Fly past held, tributes being paid at last rites ceremony of Marshal of the Air Force #ArjanSingh at Delhi's Brar Square. pic.twitter.com/fIYWf15TyM — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Gun salute & fly past held at last rites ceremony of Marshal of the Air Force #ArjanSingh at Delhi's Brar Square. pic.twitter.com/28xxEpOj4I — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Last rites ceremony of Marshal of Air Force #ArjanSingh underway at Delhi's Brar Square. pic.twitter.com/7zmAzvvP9u — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Manmohan Singh, LK Advani, Defence Min Nirmala Sitharaman & three service chiefs at last rites ceremony of Marshal of Air Force #ArjanSingh pic.twitter.com/drHqelvomW — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Delhi: IAF Chief BS Dhanoa & Chief of Naval staff Sunil Lanba pay tributes at Marshal of Air Force #ArjanSingh's last rites ceremony. pic.twitter.com/wx8EaWrWdG — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Delhi: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lays wreath & pays tributes to Marshal of Air Force #ArjanSingh, at his last rites ceremony. pic.twitter.com/BaF9lFotTJ — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Delhi: Mortal remains of Marshal of Air Force #ArjanSingh being taken to Brar Square in a gun carriage for the last rites ceremony. pic.twitter.com/R9vwSMJkpC — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Delhi: Mortal remains of Marshal of Air Force #ArjanSingh being taken to Brar Square for the last rites ceremony. pic.twitter.com/RPUpQA4wW2 — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Delhi: Preparations underway for the last rites ceremony of Marshal of Air Force #ArjanSingh. Visuals from his residence 7A Kautilya Marg pic.twitter.com/xItnVLs5fq — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2017 × Singh was famous for the role he played in the 1965 India-Pakistan war. He had led the Air Force then, and had not let Pakistan gain the upper hand despite it being better equipped with American planes and firepower. Flight Lieutenant Arjan Singh and pilots from the Air Force's No.1 Squadron stand in front of a Hawker Hurricane. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons) (Others) × Arjan Singh is handed command of the Indian Air Force's No. 1 Squadron during World War II. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons) (Others) × Singh was the Air Force's only five-star rank officer. India's only other two five-star rank officers have been Field Marshals Sam Maneckshaw and KM Cariappa.

Marshal of Air Force Arjan Singh given state funeral, fly-past held in his honour

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