Russia ‘s President Vladimir Putin received a ceremonial 21-gun salute at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday during his ongoing visit to India, an honour reserved for the highest offices of state. The salute was accorded shortly after his meeting with President Droupadi Murmu , marking the formal welcome extended to visiting heads of state.

The 21-gun salute is regarded as the highest ceremonial honour in India and is part of a tradition inherited from British rule, later adopted across Commonwealth nations. Today, the salute is reserved for the President, the national flag, and key state ceremonies. It is also extended to foreign heads of state on official visits.

During the British Raj, an elaborate system of gun salutes was institutionalised to denote rank and protocol. Historical reco

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