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.
Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations in the National capital, Office of Commissioner of Delhi Police on Saturday issued a prohibitory order for flying of drones and unarmed aerial vehicles (UAV) from immediate effect for a period of 15 days.
Country's first Uniform Civil Code(UCC) law enacted by Uttarakhand's Pushkar Singh Dhami government is likely to be implemented on this Republic Day. Officials informed that training and modalities of implementing the UCC is over and the government is gearing to make the law effective on January 26 in all likelihood.
The newly-elected President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto is likely to be the Chief Guest for the 76th Republic Day celebrations of India, it is learnt.
These special guests have been invited for republic day parade for their exemplary works in forest and wildlife conversation.
The Centre has extended invitations to approximately 10,000 special guests to attend the 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26 at Kartavya Path here.
