Republic Day

January 24, 2025 9:58 PM

PM Modi encourages Republic Day participants to engage in social change and nation-building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday engaged in a vibrant and informal interaction with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, tribal guests, and tableaux artists who are set to participate in the upcoming Republic Day parade. The meeting took place at his residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, and was followed by colourful cultural performances that showcased India’s rich cultural diversity. In a departure from past practices, the Prime Minister conducted the session in a unique and engaging manner, opting for...

January 20, 2025 4:34 PM

Advanced Light Helicopters will not participate in Republic Day flypast: defence secretary

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced on Monday that the Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), indigenously designed and developed, will not participate in this year’s Republic Day flypast following the grounding of the fleet after a recent crash. “The ALH will not be participating in the parade, but 39 other aircraft will feature in the flypast, showcasing 12 different formations,” Singh stated during a press conference. The decision comes after a tragic crash of an ALH belonging t...

January 16, 2025 4:35 PM

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to attend India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guest

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. This will be Prabowo's first visit to India since taking office as President of Indonesia in October 2024. India and Indonesia have a long history of ties that have developed into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in recent years. Indonesia also plays a key role in India’s Act East Policy and its vision for th...

December 30, 2024 3:51 PM

NCC Republic Day Camp 2025 kicks off with record participation of girl cadets

The NCC Republic Day (RD) Camp-2025 commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt on Monday, with a "Sarva Dharm Pooja" ceremony. This year’s camp has seen record participation from girl cadets, with 917 girls out of a total of 2,361 cadets, making it the largest representation of female cadets in the camp’s history. Cadets from all 28 states and 8 Union Territories are attending the month-long event. The camp also includes 114 cadets from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and 178 ...