Republic Day

‘OG travel bloggers’, 100-yr-old freedom fighter & more: The unsung heroes honoured with 2025 Padma awards

The 2025 Padma Awards were announced on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on Saturday (January 25). From doctors and folk singers to farmers and yoga practitioners, the contribution of several unsung heroes has been recognised by the government this year. Here’s who they are

UP tableau at R-Day parade showcases Mahakumbh 2025, 'Sangam' of vikas and virasat

The Uttar Pradesh Republic Day tableau celebrated the Maha Kumbh 2025, depicting a blend of cultural heritage and development with scenes of 'Samudra Manthan', 'Amrit Kalash', and saints bathing at the Sangam.

Republic Day 2025: President Murmu leads celebrations at Kartavya Path as India showcases its might

The flag unfurling ceremony was followed by the national anthem along with a thunderous 21-gun salute using 105mm Light Field Guns which is an indigenous weapon system

Mi-17 helicopters shower flower petals at the 76th Republic Day Parade

Mi-17 IV helicopters of the Indian Air Force showered flower petals on the Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade, flying in a 'dhwaj formation' led by Group Captain Alok Ahlawat.

Republic Day 2025: PM Modi pays tribute to the fallen heroes at National War Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial on the 76th Republic Day, leading the nation in a solemn tribute ceremony.

The story of India’s Republic Day and the military parade tradition

India is marking its 76th Republic Day today (January 26). This year’s celebrations are extra special as the Constitution, which came into effect on this day in 1950, marks 75 years. As we observe this day with a grand parade down Kartavya Path in New Delhi, let’s take a look at how a military march became the most significant part of celebrations

How India’s Republic Day began its tryst with tableaux

India’s Republic Day parade is a grand spectacle meant to highlight the country’s military might and its cultural diversity. Around 31 tableaux from different states and government ministries will also roll down the Kartavya Path in New Delhi this year. But how did this tradition begin?

Google celebrates India's 76th Republic Day with a wildlife parade doodle

According to the popular search engine, the colourful art was designed by Pune-based artist Rohan Dahotre. The doodle features a series of animals which represents different regions of India, representing a 'wildlife parade'

PM Modi pays homage to 'men & women who made Indian Constitution' as he extends Republic Day wishes

Shortly before the Republic Day Parade, PM Modi took to X, formally known as Twitter, to share his warm wishes. While the parade will start at 10:30 am, the prime minister will commence his day by laying wreaths at the National War Memorial

What India’s first Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 1950 looked like

On 26 January 1950, India became a republic, severing all ties with the British empire. A grand parade was held which also doubled up as the swearing in of the country’s first president, Dr Rajendra Prasad. Like this year, the chief guest on that chilly morning was the Indonesia president