Republic Day celebrations across India.
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PM Modi wishes nation on 76th Republic Day
Republic Day parade to start at 10:30 am from Vijay Chowk
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasara unfurls the national flag
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unfurls the national flag
Mohan Bhagwat unfurls flag in Thane
Here is all you can expect today at the Republic Day parade
- The parade will begin in the morning with the National Salute and will continue for 90 minutes, reflecting the journey of India's heritage and growth.
- The ceremonial parade will be heralded by 300 cultural artistes playing 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' on musical instruments representing different parts of the country, according to the Defence Ministry.
- Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area will be the Parade Commander, while Parade Second-in-Command will be Chief of Staff (COS), Delhi Area, Maj Gen Sumit Mehta.
- Two Param Vir Chakra awardees -- Subedar Major & Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav (retd) and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar (retd), both Kargil war heroes -- and Ashok Chakra awardee Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (retd) will be part of the parade.
- The flypast will feature 40 Indian Air Force aircraft and three Dornier aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard.
- The parade will see many other firsts as well, such as the tri-services tableau that will depict the spirit of "jointness" among the armed forces. The theme of the tri-services tableau will be 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat' (Strong and Secure India).
- In this year's parade, 5,000 artistes will perform over 45 dance forms from different part of the country in a 11-minute cultural performance titled 'Jayati Jaya Mama Bharatam'.
- For the first time, the performance will cover the entire Kartavya Path -- from Vijay Chowk to C-Hexagon -- to ensure all guests get the same viewing experience.
- Finishing the ceremonial line-up will be Capt Ashish Rana, who will lead a contingent of daredevils from the Corps of Signals with Capt Dimple Singh Bhati, the second-in-line.
(With PTI inputs)
Sixteen tableaux from across states and Union Territories and 15 from central ministries, departments and organisations will roll down the ceremonial boulevard during the annual parade when India displays its military prowess and its journey as a republic.
Indian defence forces display majestic tableaux during parade in Chennai.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla unfurls the national flag at his residence in Delhi
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath unfurls the national flag in Lucknow
"I extend my wishes to the people of state on the 76th Republic Day. On this day in 1950, India adopted its Constitution and began its new journey as a democratic country. After a long battle, the country gained its independence on August 15, 1947. Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Rajendra Prasad, BR Ambedkar and many other freedom fighters fought strongly from the front for the country's independence... The responsibility to form the Consitution was given to Dr BR Ambedkar..."
Republic Day parade at Manikshaw parade ground in Bengaluru
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Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar and CM Pinarayi Vijayan unfurl the national flag in Thiruvananthapuram
PM Modi lays wreath to martyrs at National War Memorial in Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu heads toward Kartanya Path
PM Modi arrives at Kartavya Path, greets Rajnath Singh
President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Kartavya path along with chief guest Indonesian President.
President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag at the Kartavya Path on the 76th Republic Day.
The flag hoisting was assisted by Indian Navy Officer Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Lt Yogita Saini. The flag unfurling was followed by the national anthem with a booming 21-gun salute given with 105 mm Light Field Guns, an indigenous weapon system, stationed along the iconic Kartavya Path.
The gun salute was presented by the ceremonial battery of the 172 Field Regiment.
The ceremonial parade is being heralded by 300 cultural artistes playing 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' on musical instruments representing different parts of the country, according to the Defence Ministry.
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Republic Day parade under way
Two Param Vir Chakra awardees -- Subedar Major & Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav (retd) and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar (retd), both Kargil war heroes -- and Ashok Chakra awardee Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (retd) part of the parade.
The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the most conspicuous act of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy, while the Ashok Chakra is awarded for similar acts of valour and self-sacrifice but, other than, in the face of the enemy.
Members of Indonesia's contingent march at Kartavya Path
NAMIS Commander Ritik Choudhary salutes President Murmu
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President Droupadi Murmu takes the salute of Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar and Parade Second-in-Command Major General Sumit Mehta, during the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path.
Mi-17 IV choppers of IAF's 129 Helicopter Unit shower flower petals in 'dhwaj formation' on audience present at Kartavya Path.
Flower petals were showered on the Kartavya Path from Mi-17 IV choppers of the Indian Air Force's 129 Helicopter Unit.
The helicopters carried the National Ensign along with the respective service ensigns of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Flying in a 'dhwaj formation', the helicopters showered flower petals on the audience present at Kartavya Path for the Republic Day parade.
Trooping the National Flag, the formation of helicopters was led by Group Captain Alok Ahlawat.
Captain Amar Kumar Singh leads The Mahar Regiment at Kartavya Path
Captain Amar Kumar Singh leads The Mahar Regiment at Kartavya Path
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The veterans tableau presented at Kartavya Path
The Naval Tableau presented at the Kartavya Path
Tableau representing three divisions of armed forces presented at Kartavya Path
DRDO presents tableau themed 'Raksha Kavach -- multi-layer protection against multi-domain threats', officials said.
Combined military band at Kartavya Path
Contingent of Brigade of THE GUARDS, followed by the combined Band of Mech Inf Centre & School, Punjab Regt Centre and Rajput Regt Centre comprises 73 Musicians, followed by the JAT Regiment, followed by The Garhwal Rifles on the Kartavya Path
Delhi police women band marches at Kartavya Path
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BrahMos missile, Pinaka multi-launcher rocket system, BM-21 Agnibaan, a 122 mm Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher, Akash Weapon System being displayed
NCC girls marching contingent at Kartavya Path
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Tableau - Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas
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Ministry of tribal affairs tableau - Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh
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Goa tableau presented at Kartavya Path
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Uttarakhand tableau: Cultural Heritage and Adventure Sports
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Haryana tableau Showcasing Bhagwad Gita
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Swarnim Jharkhand tableau: A Legacy of Heritage and Progress
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Ministry of Women & Child Development tableau
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Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas, The Tableau from Gujarat
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Andhra Pradesh tableau: Etikoppaka Bommalu- Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys
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Punjab tableau showing Punjab as the land of knowledge and wisdom
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Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development is the theme of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy tableau
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Ministry of Rural Development tableau themed: Lakhpati Didi
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Mahakumbh 2025 - Swarnim Bharat Virasat aur Vikas: UP tableau
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Bihar tableau | Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas (Nalanda Vishwavidyalya)
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Banking seva tableau
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Madhya Pradesh’s Glory: Kuno National park- The land of Cheetahs
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Tableau themed Modern Science forecasting extreme weather conditioning- saving lives and livelihood, by Ministry of Earth Sciences (IMD)
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Golden India Heritage and Development Honouring India’s Indigenous Bovine Breeds as Icons of Sustainable Rural Growth - Tableau by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
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Reipura Tableau | Eternal Reverence: The worship of 14 Deities in Tripura - Kharchi Puja
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Karnataka tableau showcases - Lakkundi: Cradle of Stone craft
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Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Daman Tableau | Aviary Bird Park along with Kukri Memorial- a tribute to the valiant sailors of the Indian Navy
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Delhi tableau shows 'Quality Education'
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The ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ & ‘Lok Prasar Prakalpa’ - Empowering lives and fostering self-reliance in Bengal
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Chandigarh tableau: A Harmonious Blend of Heritage, Innovation and Sustainability
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Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development tableu by Ministry of Culture
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CPWD tableau | 75 Years of Constitution of India through flower tableau
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Dance on women empowerment leaves the audience at kartavya Path cheering and clapping
Daredevils boast brilliant formations at Kartavya Path
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Wishing everyone a proud and glorious Republic Day!: Suniel Shetty
Air Formations by IAF pilots leaves audience at Kartavya Path in awe
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Hundreds of balloons rise in the sky as the celebrationsat Kartavya path comes to an end
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Gujarat guv, CM take part in R-Day function in Tapi district
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Sunday unfurled the tricolour at a Republic Day function in Tapi district, where the police band, stunt shows and cultural programmes filled the atmosphere with patriotism.
Earlier, on the eve of Republic Day, the governor and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel presented a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore to district collector Bipin Garg and Rs 2.5 crore to district development officer V N Shah of the tribal-dominated Tapi district.
BSF apprehends Pak national in Gujarat's Kutch on R-Day
A Pakistani national was apprehended from near the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat's Kutch district on Sunday, the Border Security Force (BSF) said.
The BSF troops sensed suspicious activities near the border fencing in Kutch in the wee hours of Sunday.
The troops searched the surrounding area and apprehended a Pakistani national, identified as Khawar, resident of Badin district in Sindh province of the neighbouring country, the BSF said in a statement.
Watch | The Indian Air Force presents fly-past during the 76th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path
Visuals of Satluj Formation comprising of 2 Dornier-228 ac and one AN 32 Ac flying in 'Vic' formation.
Republic Day parade showcased Bharat's socio-economic, technological and military prowess: Murmu
Celebrations continue at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar
Union ministers arrive at 'At Home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan
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High Commission of India in the UK celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day at India House
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National flag unfurled for first time in 35 years at Tral in J&K
For the first time in 35 years, the national tricolour was unfurled at Tral in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as patriotic songs marked the celebration of 76th Republic Day.
Once a bastion of terrorists and separatists, Tral town reverberated with patriotic songs and chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as PDP MLA Rafiq Naik joined nearly 1,000 participants in the Republic Day function.
The residents of the south Kashmir town said it was perhaps for the first time that the national flag was hoisted on Republic Day at the Tral Chowk.
The flag was jointly unfurled by an elderly, a youth and a child, symbolising the unity of generations and their shared commitment to the nation. (PTI)