India Republic Day

Republic Day 2022: Punjab, Haryana join nation in celebrations amid tightened COVID-restrictions

Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi hoisted the tricolour in Jalandhar and Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar hoisted the national flag at Ambala

Cap from Uttarakhand, stole from Manipur: In Narendra Modi’s Republic Day parade attire lies subtle political messaging

The prime minister continued his tradition of wearing a headgear — this time, he chose a Uttarakhand cap — and draped a Manipuri stole around his neck

Happy Republic Day 2022: Wishes, images, quotes, Whatsapp messages, status to share with loved ones

This year, the Republic Day celebrations coincide with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which is being celebrated to mark 75 years since India’s independence.

Republic Day 2022: Delhi under thick security blanket ahead of celebrations

Over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed on Republic Day security duties in the National Capital and anti-terror measures have been intensified

Ahead of Republic Day parade, Jammu and Kashmir removes word 'Sher-e-Kashmir' from name of gallantry and police medals

The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced a change in nomenclature of police medal for gallantry and police medal for meritorious service, removing the word 'Sher-e-Kashmir'.

Jammu and Kashmir Police issues advisory to officers to maintain ‘round-the-clock’ vigilance after terror threat for Republic Day

In view of threat of terrorist attack during the forthcoming Republic Day, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday issued advisory to officers, asking them to maintain vigil round-the-clock as several new check-points have been set up for frisking of people in the state.

Watch: A brief history of India's Republic Day parade

On 26 January 1950, the newly-sworn President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, rode through the streets of Delhi to reach Irwin Amphitheatre (now Dhyan Chand National Stadium). This was the venue of the first ever Republic Day parade, where 3,000 officers of the armed forces, and more than 100 aircrafts had participated.

First US Prez as chief guest: Obama takes in India's grand Republic Day parade

President Barack Obama took in a grand display of Indian military hardware, marching bands, becoming the first American leader to be honoured as chief guest at India's annual Republic Day festivities.