77th Republic Day

February 1, 2026 1:57 PM

India marks 77th Republic Day with reception in Riyadh

The Embassy of India in Riyadh hosted an official reception to mark the 77th Republic Day of India at the Cultural Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter on the evening of January 31, 2026. The event was attended by more than 700 guests, including resident ambassadors, senior Saudi government officials, representatives from business, think tanks, academia, media and members of the Indian diaspora. Dr. Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al Sudairy, undersecretary for the Riyadh region, attended the event as chief g...

January 26, 2026 7:52 PM

EU leaders hail ‘spectacular celebration’ of India’s rich history, thank PM Modi

European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday shared their remarkable experience of attending the 77th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guests while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invite. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the display of the flags of the European Union, the EU Military Staff and EU maritime missions Atlanta and Aspides at India's Republic Day demonstrates deep...

January 26, 2026 4:37 PM

India marks 77th Republic Day with celebrations in Riyadh

The Embassy of India in Riyadh marked the 77th Republic Day with a ceremony attended by nearly 500 people, including members of the Indian community, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award recipients, embassy officials and representatives of the media in Saudi Arabia.The celebrations began with the unfurling of the national flag by India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, followed by the singing of the national anthem and the offering of floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi. Th...

January 26, 2026 1:37 PM

Breaking protocol, PM Modi walks down Kartavya Path, greets people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yet again broke the protocol and continued his Republic Day tradition by walking down the Kartavya Path after the conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. He walked quite a distance and greeted enthusiastic attendees seated in enclosures. The people erupted into cheers and clapped as he passed by. With tricolour in hands, chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', the attendees greeted the Prime Minister with sparkling eyes, seeing the Prime Minister with overwhelming...

January 26, 2026 1:26 PM

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra make debut at R-Day parade, showcasing India’s new combat edge

The Bhairav light commando battalion, raised in October 2025, marked its first public appearance during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, reflecting the Indian Army’s evolving combat doctrine and future-ready force structure. Alongside this debut, the Universal Rocket Launcher System (URLS) ‘Suryastra’ was also showcased for the first time at the ceremonial parade. The 4 BHAIRAV Battalion of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment has been raised to bridge the operational gap...

January 25, 2026 3:26 PM

IBPC Dubai, India Club come together to mark India’s 77th Republic Day

Indian Business & Professional Council Dubai, in association with the India Club, marked India’s 77th Republic Day with an open-air celebration in Dubai, highlighting the growing convergence of community, culture and commerce between India and the UAE. Held at the India Club, the event brought together members, families and community leaders for an evening that blended patriotism with the performing arts. The programme featured India in Her Voice, a soulful baithak by Malhaar, paying tr...

January 19, 2026 10:27 AM

Preparations underway for Republic Day parade; EU leaders invited as chief guests

The Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, will be marked by a unique blend of India’s cultural heritage, military strength and contemporary strategic engagement, the Ministry of Defence said, unveiling detailed plans for the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path. The theme of this year’s parade reflects 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram, honouring its enduring spirit in India’s freedom journey. Paintings illustrating the verses created in 1923 and floral displays b...