The cultural segment featured renowned folk traditions of Karnataka, presented by Karnataka Tourism, Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka, offering festival visitors a deep insight into the State’s diverse artistic expressions.
Indian stock markets are closed on Monday on account of Republic Day celebrations, with trading remaining shut across both major stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
The proposal involves grants ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 for economically weaker Waqf institutions to facilitate flag-hoisting ceremonies, distribution of sweets, and discussions on constitutional values during national celebrations.
As part of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Government is preparing a grand Shobhayatra in Lucknow, themed on the historic and cultural legacy of Bundelkhand.
On the eve of the 76th Republic Day, the Centre has announced a total of 942 service medals, including 95 for gallantry, to personnel from various central and state police forces.
The grand event culminated with Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900 kilometre per hour carrying out a 'Vertical Charlie'.
Jair Bolsonaro will be the third Brazilian President to grace the Republic Day celebrations after Fernando Henrique Cardoso in 1996 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2004.
Elsewhere, the Indian Army skipped the ceremonial exchange of sweets with the Pakistan troops at the Chakan-Da-Bagh LOC point in the Poonch district where the latter have been shelling Indian Army pickets and civilian areas.
Security was tightened in the city as various official functions have been planned in connection with the Republic Day celebrations.
Narendra Modi-government’s first Republic Day event in 2015 had the then US President Barack Obama as the chief guest.
