Republic Day 2024

This Week in Explainers: Why is Nitish Kumar back to his ‘paltu ram’ ways?

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is reportedly switching sides once again and is likely to return to the NDA. We explain what’s going on in the state, the trouble brewing in the INDIA bloc, and more in our weekly roundup

In Images | How India displayed its ‘nari shakti’ at Republic Day parade

India celebrated its 75th Republic Day with a colourful and majestic parade at New Delhi’s Kartavya Path. The highlight of the event was gender inclusivity, with women from different walks of life taking charge at the parade

Republic Day 2024 showcases gender equality, indigenous weapons

On Republic Day, the nation celebrated its 75th anniversary with a stunning parade that featured several historical firsts in addition to honoring the nation's rich past. The Republic Day Parade this year featured women-only contingents and an exhibition of indigenous weapons

Power Couples: Husband-wife pairings who marched in Republic Day parade

This Republic Day served couple goals. For the first time, an Army couple — Major Jerry Blaize and Captain Supreetha CT — were part of marching teams at the parade. Also, a husband-wife pair, Major Sarabjeet Singh and Assistant Commandant Chunauti Sharma, led their respective contingents

'What an year it was': Jaishankar on MEA tableau highlighting India's successful G20 Presidency on Republic Day

"Great to see the MEA tableau of G20 at the #RepublicDay Parade. What an year it was!" Jaishankar wrote on X, along with a video of the MEA tableau

Republic Day 2024: 'Great honor for France,' says French President Macron, thanks India for THIS

Around 95 French troops, a 30-member band contingent from France marched down the Kartavya Path in New Delhi and participated in Republic Day 2024 parade

Macron’s Republic Day visit will give strategic wing to India-France relations

Emmanuel Macron’s visit as chief guest on January 26 will give a boost to India-France strategic partnership

'Let's celebrate! my dear friend Narendra Modi': Macron posts selfie with PM, wishes India on Republic Day 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest at 75th Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path, the ceremonial boulevard in the heart of the national capital, New Delhi

Macron 'determined' to have 30,000 Indian students in France in 2030, shares plan to achieve 'very ambitious target'

French President Emmanuel Macron, who is in India for Republic Day 2024 celebrations, said his country will facilitate the visa process for any former Indian students who studied in France

Republic Day 2024: US congratulates India, praises 'vibrant people-to-people' ties

Antony Blinken said President Joe Biden has termed the United States' relationship with India 'one of the most consequential in the world'