Beating Retreat

January 30, 2026 1:33 AM

PM Modi shares highlights of Beating Retreat, lauds military and CAPF bands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared glimpses from the Beating Retreat 2026 ceremony, praising the memorable performances by various military and paramilitary bands. In a series of posts on social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted the musical excellence, precision, and visual grandeur displayed during the event, which marked the formal conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations. “Here are some glimpses from Beating Retreat 2026. The performances by the various band...

January 29, 2026 10:19 PM

Operation Sindoor, AR Rahman’s ‘Jai Ho’ spice up Beating Retreat experience

Operation Sindoor took centre stage as massed bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and paramilitary forces performed patriotic tunes, including Vande Mataram and A.R. Rahman’s ‘Jai Ho’, during Beating Retreat 2026 on Thursday, leaving the audience yearning for more. Illuminated attire worn by performers, digital coloured LED panels on drums and instruments, and special formations by band members at Vijay Chowk — including depictions of Operation Sindoor and the decommissioned MiG-2...

January 28, 2026 4:59 PM

Republic Day 2026: Beating Retreat ceremony to echo with Indian tunes at Vijay Chowk

The iconic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi will resonate with captivating Indian melodies on January 29, as the Beating Retreat ceremony brings the 77th Republic Day celebrations to a ceremonial close. Bands from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will perform an array of stirring and foot-tapping compositions before a distinguished gathering of national leaders and the public. The ceremony will be attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President...

January 28, 2025 4:22 PM

76th Republic Day celebrations to conclude with melodious Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk

The grand finale of India's 76th Republic Day celebrations will take place on Wednesday with the iconic Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, set against the majestic backdrop of the Raisina Hills, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defence. This year’s ceremony will showcase 30 captivating Indian tunes played by the bands of the Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy (IN), Indian Air Force (IAF), and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), marking the close of the Republic Day fe...