Republic Day 2026 Highlights: Parade concludes with spectacular flypast by IAFs Rafale jets
This year’s parade highlights the theme of 150 years of Vande Mataram, along with India’s national progress, military prowess, cultural richness, and the spirit of Jan Bhagidari (public participation).
Jan 26, 2026 12:43 PM
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Jan 26, 2026 12:23 PM
Republic Day parade concludes as dignitaries depart from saluting bay
Jan 26, 2026 12:09 PM
Jan 26, 2026 11:37 AM
IAF marching contingent with 2 Rafales, 2 Sukhoi, 2 MiG 29, and 1 Jaguar Fighter Aircraft at the Republic Day parade
Jan 26, 2026 11:33 AM
Punjab's tableau honours Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's supreme sacrifice on his 350th martyrdom anniversary
Jan 26, 2026 11:22 AM
Punjab AAP President & State Minister Aman Arora unfurls National Flag in Pathankot.
Jan 26, 2026 11:21 AM
Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO unfurls National Flag in Ludhiana
Jan 26, 2026 11:18 AM
Sikh Light Infantry Battalion marches on Kartavya Path
Sikh Light Infantry Battalion -- 4 Bhairav Battalion --- goes past the saluting bay at Kartavya Path.
Jan 26, 2026 11:13 AM
European Union (EU) contingent at the Kartavya Path in Delhi
Jan 26, 2026 11:06 AM
Indian Air Force Helicopters carry flag of Operation Sindoor
Jan 26, 2026 10:54 AM
President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen witnesses the parade at the Kartavya Path in Delhi
Jan 26, 2026 10:47 AM
President Droupadi Murmu unfurls Tricolour
Jan 26, 2026 10:41 AM
Shubhanshu Shukla conferred with Ashoka Chakra
Jan 26, 2026 10:33 AM
Punjab's tableau to honour Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's martyrdom
The Punjab government will showcase a special tableau honouring the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, during the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path on January 26, 2026. The display highlights Sikh ideals of spirituality, compassion, humanity, and selfless sacrifice.
Jan 26, 2026 10:29 AM
President Droupadi Murmu leaves for Kartavya Path
President Droupadi Murmu and top EU officials left for Kartavya Path in a buggy as part of traditional ritual.
Jan 26, 2026 10:28 AM
PM signs ceremonial book at National War Memorial
PM Modi signs the ceremonial book at the National War Memorial.
Jan 26, 2026 10:25 AM
PM Modi pays homage to bravehearts at the National War Memorial
Jan 26, 2026 10:21 AM
The event features a strong European Union presence, with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attending as chief guests.
Jan 26, 2026 09:53 AM
Indigenous Hypersonic Glide Missile to debut on Kartavya Path, Homegrown weapons to be on display during parade
As the 77th Republic Day Parade rolls down Kartavya Path in the national capital on Monday (January 26, 2026), on showcase will be the advanced LR-AShM, a Hypersonic Glide Missile capable of engaging static and moving targets and designed to carry various payloads for ranges up to 1,500 km.
This weapon system is designed to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy “This hypersonic missile follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory with hypersonic speeds starting at Mach 10 and maintaining an average of Mach 5.0 with multiple skips. Enemy ground and ship-based radars cannot detect it during most of its trajectory,” as per a statement.
Jan 26, 2026 09:52 AM
150 Years of 'Vande Mataram' at Republic Day Parade today
Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the Kartvya Path on Monday (January 26, 2026) will be based on the theme of the 150th Anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram, a timeless mantra that awakened the spirit of Swadeshi, self-reliance, and freedom in India’s national consciousness.
This year, Kartavya Path, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to the National War Memorial, has been elaborately decorated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national song (November 7, 2025) as a year-long commemoration.
Jan 26, 2026 09:49 AM
Bill Gates hails India's innovation capabilities on Republic Day
Jan 26, 2026 09:44 AM
Defence Minister unfurls the national flag
Jan 26, 2026 09:42 AM
Delhi Police on high alert with over 30,000 personnel, AI surveillance for Republic Day
The Delhi Police are on high alert with over 30,000 personnel deputed citywide in a multi-layered security net for the Republic Day celebrations, officials said.
Around 10,000 police personnel are stationed in the New Delhi district alone, which contains the ceremonial parade route and high-security zones, they said.
Jan 26, 2026 09:39 AM
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla unfurls the Tricolour at his residence
PTC News Desk: India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day with President Droupadi Murmu presiding over the grand ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path. The event will feature a strong European Union presence, with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attending as chief guests.
This year’s parade, running from Rashtrapati Bhavan to the National War Memorial, highlights the theme of 150 years of Vande Mataram, along with India’s national progress, military prowess, cultural richness, and the spirit of Jan Bhagidari (public participation).
The celebration will combine tradition and modern technology, showcasing the armed forces, homegrown defence equipment, cultural performances, colourful tableaux, and an impressive aerial fly-past.
The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am and will continue for approximately 90 minutes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the day by paying homage at the National War Memorial. President Murmu, along with Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, will arrive in a ceremonial buggy escorted by the President’s Bodyguard, the Army’s oldest regiment. The proceedings will include the unfurling of the National Flag, the playing of the National Anthem, and a 21-gun salute using indigenously developed 105 mm Light Field Guns by the 1721 Ceremonial Battery of the 172 Field Regiment.
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