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...