Republic Day

77th Republic Day: How India is biding its time, carving a geo-strategic space in an uncertain world

India is moving from adaptation to actively trying to influence the global agenda, using its unique position as a growing economic power and democratic voice for a multipolar, inclusive world order

DRDO’s hypersonic glide missile, drones & more: How India stunned with its military might at R-Day Parade

India displayed its defence capabilities at this year’s Republic Day Parade, the first since Operation Sindoor. Indigenous weapons, such as DRDO’s Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) and the Universal Rocket Launcher System (URLS) Suryastra, took centre stage at the celebrations. For the first time, the Indian Army personnel moved down the Kartavya Path in a ‘phased battle array formation’

'See you in February': Macron shares throwback picture with 'dear friend' PM Modi on India's Republic Day

French President Macron wished India on its 77th Republic Day, sharing a throwback photograph with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his 2024 visit as Republic Day chief guest.

Republic Day 2026: Meet Akshita Dhankar — IAF officer who unfurled tricolour with President Murmu

Flight Lieutenant in the Indian Air Force, Akshita Dhankar, created history after she unfurled the national flag alongside President Droupadi Murmu at the 77th Republic Day parade on Monday. Here's all you need to know about the IAF officer

77th Republic Day parade concludes with grand tribute to constitution, unity and national strength

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day at Kartavya Path today, with winter chill in the air, tight security on the ground and pride running high. From time-honoured traditions and global guests to military displays, colourful tableaux and a grand flypast, the Constitution’s legacy was front and centre

Why IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla is only the 2nd astronaut to be awarded Ashoka Chakra

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (January 26) conferred the Ashoka Chakra to Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at the Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The 40-year-old was the pilot for the Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4) that saw the first Indian fly to the International Space Station (ISS) last year. Which other astronaut has been honoured with India's highest peacetime gallantry award?

Republic Day 2026: Why PM Modi’s Republic Day Safa continues to draw attention?

Colour, craft and symbolism on display at Kartavya Path. PM Modi’s Republic Day safa once again drew attention. Here’s why it stood out.

Republic Day 2026: India’s race to build in-house semiconductors picks up pace

As India’s Constitution turns 76, Firstpost takes an in-depth look at how India plans to step into the race to build in-house semiconductors.

Decoding Ursula von der Leyen’s Achkan-inspired jacket at India’s Republic Day celebrations

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen’s gold jacket at India’s Republic Day parade turned heads for all the right reasons. Inspired by the traditional achkan, the look blended fashion with foreign policy. Firstpost decodes the symbolism behind the outfit.

Souvenir for school children, sweets for women: How India celebrated its first Republic Day

As India stages a grand Republic Day parade today, archival records show the first celebration in 1950 as a modest, welfare-focused affair centred on distributing souvenirs, sweets and support to schoolchildren, displaced families and women in relief homes