Parade for a mature Republic
As the Republic Day parade drifts from solemn military tradition toward mass spectacle, serious questions arise about dignity, purpose, and discipline.
As the Republic Day parade drifts from solemn military tradition toward mass spectacle, serious questions arise about dignity, purpose, and discipline.
Republic Day has never been only about remembrance. It is also about projection ~ about how India chooses to present itself to the world at a given moment.
Speaking at the 77th Republic Day at Ladakh’s Polo Ground, Gupta described Ladakh’s strategic and cultural importance and praised the patriotism of its people.
On January 19, the Supreme Court directed the state government to decide within two weeks on granting sanction to prosecute Shah for his controversial remarks against Colonel Quereshi.
Republic Day Parade 2026 showcased 30 vibrant tableaux celebrating India’s cultural heritage, freedom struggle, craftsmanship, and the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
In a historic first, a father-son duo from the Indian Army will be leading the Republic Day Parade this year, marking an unprecedented moment for the family.
The tableau of Madhya Pradesh has again been chosen, for the second year in a row, to be part of the National Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on 26 January, and this year the state’s theme is ‘Cheetah’, the world’s fastest land animals that are present only in the state and nowhere else in the entire country.
Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, twenty Delhi police personnel have been conferred with medals for their services that include three President’s medal for distinguished services and 17 for meritorious services.
In view of the Republic day celebrations at the Kartavya Path in the national capital, the Delhi Police have laid out a multi-layered security arrangement, deploying more than 70 companies of paramilitary forces, over 15,000 police personnel, thousands of CCTVs, and AI-enabled cameras in New Delhi district.
The first look and title of director H Vinoth’s upcoming film, featuring Tamil actor Vijay in the lead, will be released on January 26 on the occasion of Republic Day, its makers announced on Friday.
