India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a grand Kartavya Path parade in New Delhi, combining a major military display with colourful cultural performances. European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended as guests of honour, underlining a sharper focus on India–EU ties ahead of the summit scheduled the next day.
India marked its 77th Republic Day with a major Kartavya Path parade in New Delhi, blending ceremonial military displays, domestically produced defence platforms, cultural tableaux and an air force flypast, as crowds lined the boulevard to watch the annual national showcase.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a large parade along Kartavya Path in New Delhi, mixing marching contingents and domestically produced defence platforms with cultural tableaux and a closing flypast, under heightened security across cities.
India announced its Republic Day 2026 gallantry and service honours, led by the Ashoka Chakra for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for a landmark space achievement. The list also includes multiple Kirti and Shaurya Chakras and a large set of military decorations, with some conferred posthumously.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a major parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, combining ceremonial marches, a display of domestically produced defence hardware, cultural floats and a concluding Indian Air Force flypast.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the Tricolour amid a 21-gun salute, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests during a state visit.
India observed its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with the main national parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, drawing crowds and showcasing domestically produced defence hardware, cultural performances and an air force flypast. Visiting European leaders attended as chief guests amid heightened security across major cities.
India will welcome two senior European Union leaders as chief guests for the Republic Day parade on 26 January 2026 in New Delhi, underlining a push to deepen India–EU ties alongside the ceremony’s traditional display of military and cultural pageantry.
India marked its 77th Republic Day with a full-scale ceremonial parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, combining military displays, cultural tableaux and a strong diplomatic signal as senior European Union leaders attended as chief guests ahead of the EU–India summit.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on Kartavya Path in New Delhi with a large parade blending defence displays and cultural tableaux. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended as chief guests, underlining closer India–EU engagement ahead of a high-level summit.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a major parade along Kartavya Path in New Delhi, featuring domestically produced defence platforms, marching contingents and cultural performances, as prominent international guests attended amid tight security.
The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on 25 January 2026 (eve of Republic Day), with President Droupadi Murmu approving 131 awards. The list spans arts, public affairs, science, sports, and social work, as the government highlights contributions from across India and the Indian diaspora.
