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India marked its 77th Republic Day in New Delhi with a large parade highlighting military capability, cultural diversity and development themes. President Droupadi Murmu led the ceremonies, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests.
India’s 77th Republic Day parade on 26 January 2026 puts the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ at the centre, marking 150 years since its creation and tying the tribute to tableaux, cultural displays, and a wider message of self-reliance.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a full ceremonial parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, showcasing military strength and cultural diversity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, adding diplomatic weight to the national event.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a grand parade along New Delhi’s Kartavya Path, where troops, domestically built defence platforms and cultural tableaux underlined both national security priorities and the country’s diversity.
India marked its 77th Republic Day with a high-security parade in New Delhi, blending military precision, indigenous defence display and cultural tableaux. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests ahead of the India–EU summit.
India marked its 77th Republic Day in New Delhi with a grand Kartavya Path parade showcasing military strength, indigenous capabilities and cultural diversity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests ahead of the India–EU summit.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with the main parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The event showcased military capabilities, cultural tableaux and national themes, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests ahead of the India–EU summit.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a packed Kartavya Path parade in New Delhi, blending a show of domestic defence capability with state tableaux, folk performances and a closing air force flypast. European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended as chief guests alongside India’s top leadership.
On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the government announced gallantry and service honours, with the Ashoka Chakra going to IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. The list also includes 70 other awardees across categories, underlining a broad spectrum of bravery and national service.
India’s Republic Day parade on 26 January will spotlight frontline and indigenous military platforms, with the Army showcasing missile systems, armour, drones and newly raised formations as the country projects “Aatmanirbhar” defence capability and operational readiness alongside ceremony.
India’s Republic Day parade on 26 January is set to feature frontline, largely indigenous platforms—from missiles to armour—signalling a sharper focus on self-reliance and operational readiness.
In his January 25 Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged eligible young citizens to register as voters the moment they turn 18, calling it a key democratic duty. He linked the appeal to National Voters’ Day and the Republic Day focus on constitutional values.