Republic Day 2026

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 23, 2026 6:33 PM

Republic Day 2026: Tri-services tableau to highlight ‘Operation Sindoor’ at Kartavya Path

The Indian Armed Forces will showcase a Tri-Service tableau titled “Operation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness” during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26. The tableau will present a powerful visual narrative of India’s evolving military doctrine, underlining the country’s growing emphasis on joint operations, precision strikes and self-reliant defence capabilities. According to Defence Ministry, the tableau reflects the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India�...

January 22, 2026 6:41 PM

Republic Day 2026: 30 tableaux to roll down Kartavya Path showcasing culture, freedom and self-reliance

A total of 30 tableaux - 17 from States and Union Territories and 13 from various Ministries, Departments and Services - will roll down Kartavya Path in New Delhi during the 77th Republic Day Parade on January 26, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday. The tableaux will reflect the broad themes of ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, celebrating 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram while highlighting India’s rapid progress driv...

January 22, 2026 6:23 PM

Republic Day 2026: DRDO to showcase cutting-edge defence technologies at Kartavya Path and Bharat Parv

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will showcase its latest path-breaking innovations aimed at strengthening national security during the 77th Republic Day celebrations. DRDO’s advanced defence systems will be on display at the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path as well as at Bharat Parv, to be held at the Red Fort. A key highlight of the Republic Day Parade will be the display of the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) along with its launcher. Designed t...

January 19, 2026 6:16 PM

Republic Day 2026: Around 10,000 special guests invited to witness parade at Kartavya Path

Approximately 10,000 special guests, along with their spouses, from across the country have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. The initiative aims to recognise outstanding contributions to nation-building and strengthen Jan Bhagidari by involving citizens from diverse walks of life in celebrations of national importance, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The invitees include achievers and beneficiaries assoc...

January 8, 2026 4:10 PM

Veer Gatha 5.0 sees record participation of 1.92 crore students ahead of Republic Day 2026

Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education under the Republic Day celebrations, has registered a record participation of approximately 1.92 crore students from around 1.90 lakh schools—marking the highest participation since its launch in 2021. A total of 100 national-level “Super-Winners” have been selected this year, comprising 25 students each from the Preparatory (Grades 3–5) and Middle (Grades 6–8) stages, and 50 from the Secon...

April 11, 2025 5:10 PM

Nominations open for Padma Awards 2026 till July 31

The Ministry of Home Affairs has invited nominations for the Padma Awards 2026, with the submission window open until July 31, 2025. The awards will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. According to the official notification, the nomination process began on March 15, 2025, and all recommendations must be submitted online via the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal at https://awards.gov.in. Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards—Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri—are among Ind...