Republic Day Parade

Tri-service contingent, pilots, musicians: How R-Day parade will be dominated by women

The Republic Day parade will witness an all-women tri-service contingent marching down Kartavya Path for the first time. In line with twin themes 'Vikshit Bharat' and 'Bharat Loktantra ki Matruka', 100 female musicians will herald the parade instead of traditional military bands

FirstUp: Republic Day parade in New Delhi, Maratha quota protests in Mumbai... Big news today

The Republic Day 2024 parade will commence at 10.30 am today at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. French president Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest. Apart from this, other headlines expected today are the Maratha quota protests in Mumbai and the six-hour water cut in Bengaluru

Emmanuel Macron’s India visit: How New Delhi’s ties with Paris have stood the test of time

India and France have enjoyed a strong relationship for decades. Last year, the two countries marked 25 years of their strategic partnership. As French president Emmanuel Macron visits India, let’s take a look at how the countries continue to maintain a robust partnership

Who are the six Indians marching in the French Army contingent at the Republic Day parade?

Six Indians will be part of the French military team that will march down the majestic Kartavya Path alongside Indian contingents at the Republic Day parade on Friday. Here’s what we know about them

Big row over Republic Day tableaux: How are they chosen for 26 January parade?

Karnataka, Punjab, Delhi and West Bengal are upset over the rejection of their states’ tableaux. The Defence Ministry, which is responsible for the Republic Day celebrations, has defended the selection process. So, who approves these tableaux for the D-Day?

Why Joe Biden is unlikely to visit India for Republic Day parade and Quad meet in January

US president Joe Biden is unlikely to visit New Delhi in January 2024 for the Republic Day parade. India has also put off plans to hold the Quad Summit next month, with officials now on the lookout for new dates

Who is Malaysia's new king and what's his connection to India?

Malaysia’s royal families elected Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar to be the country’s next king. Few people are aware, though, of the 64-year-old's tryst with India. The Indian Military Academy served as a training ground for him, his father, and his eldest son

BrahMos, MBT Arjun, and more: How India exhibited its indigenous might on 2023 Republic Day

India flaunted its high-tech indigenous weapons during the Republic Day Parade today. Made-in-India arsenal – Nag Missile System, BrahMos and Akash weapon system – was a testimony to the country’s Atmanirbhar ambition

Republic Day 2023: ‘Nari Shakti’, made-in-India weapons take centre stage at the parade

India’s defence capability and diverse social and cultural heritage were on display at this year’s parade. From using homegrown 105-mm Indian Field Guns for the gun salute to 12 women riders forming the Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force, the 74th Republic Day witnessed many firsts

74th Republic Day parade displays India's military prowess, cultural diversity

The Republic Day parade highlighted India’s military prowess & cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India