Republic Day parade

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.

President Murmu’s buggy, first tri-services tableau: 4 highlights of the Republic Day parade

January 27, 2025 1:43 pm

This year’s Republic Day parade saw some new events – such as a tableau depicting the Kumbh Mela – and the return of an old practice discontinued until recently.

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

President Prabowo Subianto's Republic Day visit could pave the way for deeper India-Indonesia ties

January 25, 2025 3:17 pm

India and Indonesia must also identify areas of collaboration beyond the China factor. The Indo-Pacific is one such domain

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?

Express View on Indonesian president's Republic Day visit: Delhi must reboot ties with Jakarta

January 24, 2025 11:45 pm

Delhi will be wise to avoid viewing the relationship with Jakarta through the lens of China or a crude geopolitical prism

Republic Day parade in Delhi: Bengal’s tableau to highlight state’s schemes, rich folk heritage

January 25, 2025 6:36 am

According to sources, at the front of the tableau there will be a Durga idol - on a lion - dressed as a Chhau dancer, representing woman empowerment.

In a first, ancient folk dance 'Sinhtoo' to be performed at R-Day parade in Delhi

January 24, 2025 5:35 pm

In Pahari (hilly) dialect, a lion cub is called Sinhtoo, which is why performers wearing lion masks always take center stage in the dance

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).

Glimpses of 23 tableaux to take part in this year's Republic Day parade

January 23, 2023 2:08 pm

As per the ministry, the selection process involved scrutiny of tableau proposals from various states and UTs by an expert committee and several rounds of interactions by committee members with representatives of the states on the theme, presentation, aesthetics and technical elements of their tableaux.

Delhi's Odd/Even scheme, French troops in R-Day parade, an adult stag's Chandigarh run: Best pics in January

February 01, 2016 4:45 pm

Delhi's Odd/Even scheme, French troops in R-Day parade, an adult stag's Chandigarh run, see the best pics in January .

India celebrated 67th Republic Day with patriotic fervour

January 26, 2016 6:43 pm

Unfurling the national flag during 67th Republic Day, India celebrated the day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.

Scenes from India's 67th Republic Day parade

January 26, 2016 6:05 pm

India celebrated its 67th Republic Day today, with French President Francois Hollande as the chief guest. The celebrations began at the Amar Jawan Jyoti where Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath at the memorial.

Republic Day parade full dress rehearsal pics

January 25, 2016 12:09 pm

India celebrates Republic Day on January 26 every year, highlighted by a march past by different branches of the military as well as a display of arms and missiles.

French troops take part in marching practice for Republic Day celebrations

January 18, 2016 3:26 pm

French soldiers on January 18 took part in marching practice at the Rajpath along with Indian soldiers for the Republic Day celebrations next week.

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

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.

PM Modi meets French Prez at Rock Garden in Chandigarh

January 24, 2016 1:31 pm

Chandigarh, Jan 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met French President Francois Hollande at Rock Garden in Chandigarh.President Hollande, who will be the chief guest for the Republic Day Parade, arrived here this afternoon on a three-day visit to India. A thick security blanket has been thrown over the national capital ahead of the meeting between the French President and the Prime Minister.