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Exclusive: In first R-Day after Operation Sindoor, on display: How battle formations move

January 18, 2026 6:51 am

Surveillance platforms are likely to be showcased first in high mobility reconnaissance vehicles with drones and anti-tank missiles, aerial display of helicopters such as Apache and the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand.

R-Day Parade: 18 contingents, 30 tableaux, 13 bands, Bhairav Battalion debut

January 17, 2026 6:01 am

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, will be the chief guests.

Exclusive: EU’s top leadership to be chief guests at next year’s Republic Day

October 29, 2025 9:20 am

The process of the formal invitation and the official confirmation of acceptance is underway, sources said. It will be announced by New Delhi and Brussels shortly after the process is completed.

Why Assam CM Himanta unfurling national flag on R-Day in Dibrugarh, once an ULFA stronghold, is significant

January 26, 2025 9:17 pm

The Chief Minister usually participates in Republic Day celebrations in Guwahati, but this time, he will be doing so in the Khanikar Parade Ground in Eastern Assam’s Dibrugarh.

Republic Day 2025: Speech ideas for students, children and teachers

January 26, 2025 4:22 pm

Republic Day Speech 2025 Speech, Essay: Republic Day in India is celebrated on January 26. This day marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950.

Reclaiming the Republic's founding values

January 25, 2025 3:19 pm

The rise of religious majoritarianism is one of the most serious threats to the republic today, undermining the foundational idea of India as a pluralistic society

S Ravindra Bhat writes: At this 75th anniversary of our republic, there is much to celebrate, much to reflect on

January 26, 2025 8:36 am

What does our Constitution and governance system mean to the most disempowered people, whose voices are mostly unheard?

King with no throne — who is Raman Rajamannan, Kerala’s only tribal king invited to Republic Day ceremony

January 25, 2025 8:02 am

Raman Rajamannan ascended to the metaphorical throne 12 years ago. On January 26, he’s one of several tribal representatives officially invited to the Republic Day function.

Ahead of Republic Day, Chandigarh Police issues traffic advisory

January 24, 2025 12:11 am

The police said that the buses heading towards ISBT-17 will be diverted from Kisan Bhavan chowk and Piccadilly chowk via Himalaya Marg to reach ISBT-17 from a small chowk (near the Gurdial Singh petrol pump).

Republic Day 2025: Is India celebrating its 76th or 77th Republic Day? Find out here

January 26, 2025 8:28 am

Republic Day in India 2025: As India will celebrate Republic Day on January 26, know whether 2025 marks its 76th or 77th Republic Day.

Glittering Beating Retreat ceremony marks end of Republic Day celebrations

January 30, 2015 12:02 pm

The Beating Retreat ceremony which follows the R-Day celebrations is performed every year on January 29.

India celebrates Republic Day

January 26, 2014 4:38 pm

Take a look at how Mumbai, Gujarat, Bengal and Kochi celebratd the Republic Day.

65th Republic Day celebrations: India showcases it might and culture

January 27, 2014 6:35 pm

The nation celebrated its 65th Republic Day amid tight security.

Here is what to expect on January 26

January 24, 2014 12:59 pm

Republic Day rehearsals in full swing

January 21, 2014 6:45 pm

Delhi Police put posters of 'wanted terrorists' ahead of R-Day

January 24, 2016 5:10 pm

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Keeping in view the Republic Day celebrations and the presence of French President Francois Hollande as the chief guest at Republic Day parade, Delhi police on Sunday had put up posters of 'wanted terrorists' across the national capital. Earlier, Police had issued an alert after the driver of the taxi hired by three unidentified persons from Pathankot was found dead.