Republic Day parade

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.

Kolkata traffic advisory for Republic Day 2026: Several roads closed on Jan 24 & 26 - check alternate routes

January 17, 2026 9:37 pm

Kolkata Republic Day 2026 Traffic Advisory: Major road closures on Red Road and Maidan for Jan 24 rehearsal and Jan 26 parade. Check full police diversions, goods vehicle restrictions, and parking rules to plan your city commute.

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.

Republic Day Parade 2026 Tickets: How to book online, ticket prices, offline counters and more details

January 09, 2026 9:37 am

77th Republic Day Parade Tickets 2026: As the booking for the Republic Day 2026 Parade commenced today on January 5, Monday, one can directly purchase the tickets from the Aamantran website, i.e., www.aamantran.mod.gov.in.

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

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.