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

Stating that the Tricolour represents the honour, dignity and pride of the nation, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday alleged that certain casteist and communal forces were attempting to disturb social harmony by politicising the green and saffron colours for narrow political gains. PICS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT