India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a ceremonial parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, led by President Droupadi Murmu. The showcase blended military strength, cultural tableaux and messages of national progress, with senior European Union leaders attending as chief guests.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, placing the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the centre of the day’s themes and cultural messaging.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu unfurling the national flag and top European Union leaders attending as chief guests, adding major diplomatic weight to the annual parade.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a major parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the ceremony as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, a day ahead of the India–EU summit.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attending as chief guests. The day’s parade blended tradition and pageantry with a clear message on indigenous capabilities—defence platforms, cultural tableaux and the theme marking 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’.
India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations unfolded on 26 January 2026 with a full-scale parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, drawing focus to military hardware, cultural tableaux and a notable diplomatic first: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests ahead of the India–EU summit.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, combining military displays, cultural performances and themed tableaux. This year’s celebrations also highlighted 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, underscoring the song’s place in India’s freedom movement and national identity.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a full-scale Kartavya Path parade led by President Droupadi Murmu, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests. The event also highlighted 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ and drew heavy security across the capital.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a major parade in New Delhi, blending military hardware, flypasts and cultural tableaux as national leaders hosted visiting EU chiefs as guests of honour.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a colourful parade in New Delhi’s Kartavya Path, combining military displays, cultural tableaux and an air force flypast. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, as the country marked the Constitution’s adoption on 26 January 1950.
Ahead of the 77th Republic Day parade in New Delhi, the Indian Army is set to roll out a high-visibility display of indigenous and frontline platforms—from BrahMos and Akash systems to Arjun tanks—along with newly-raised units and first-time parade elements meant to underline operational readiness as well as tradition.
Mark Tully, the BBC’s long-time voice on India and an author who made the country his home, died in Delhi at 90. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him a “towering voice of journalism”, recalling Tully’s rare connect with India’s people and public life.