Republic Day 2026 Celebrations Highlights: Trump hails ‘historic’ US-India bond; IAF jets put up a grand display

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Republic Parade Day 2026 LIVE: PM Modi hailed the EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visit to India, stating that it 'underscores the growing strength of the India-EU partnership and our commitment to shared values’. They will co-chair the India-EU Summit. Read here

Republic Parade Day 2026 LIVE: “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as you celebrate your 77th Republic Day,” Trump said. His message comes at a time when India navigates 50% tariffs slapped by the US

Republic Parade Day 2026 LIVE: Following the celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a glimpse of the highlights of parade from Kartavya Path in Delhi

Republic Parade Day 2026 LIVE: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor extended greetings on the 77th Republic Day celebrations of India. He said that he was honoured to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time and called the sight of the US-made aircraft flying in the "Indian sky" a powerful symbol of the growing US-India strategic partnership.

On Republic Day, West Bengal BJP President and party MP Samik Bhattacharya says, "...Is the Constitution being followed in West Bengal?... The Constitution does not exist in West Bengal. There is a total breakdown of constitutional machinery in West Bengal. What is happening right now in the state is a chilling message to the nation, and being the custodians of the Constitution, they should intervene immediately..."

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee posted on X: "On this Republic Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all. Let us reaffirm our commitment to the core values of our Constitution — justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Let us strive towards plurality, diversity, inclusiveness and social harmony.

I am reminded today of the old saying: eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. I urge everyone today to exercise this vigil. Our republic and our Constitution today demand our collective vigilance.

Today, I salute to all our freedom fighters, all the makers of our Constitution, as well as all our jawans and common citizens of India."

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh and Congress MLA Umang Singhar participated in the national flag unfurling ceremony held at the State Congress Office on the occasion of 77th Republic Day.

Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma unfurls the National Flag on the occasion of 77th Republic Day in Dibrugarh

On the 77th Republic Day, Union Minister Chirag Paswan says, "On behalf of my party, I extend my best wishes to everyone on Republic Day. Today is the day when we need to reiterate our resolve that this country will not be run on the basis of caste or religion; this country will be run solely on the basis of the Constitution. My government is fully committed to strictly adhering to the Constitution. In our country, people of different castes, religions, and faiths live together, and respecting their sentiments, I want to assure you again today that we all together should resolve that the Constitution is supreme..."

Kerala’s special representative in the national capital, KV Thomas, unfurled the National Tricolour at Kerala House.

Visuals of the Vijay formation. The formation consists of a Rafale aircraft flying at 900 kmph, maintaining 300m AOL over the water channel North of Rajpath. The aircraft then climbs for a vertical Charlie manoeuvre.

Here are some visuals of the Vajraang formation. The formation consists of six Rafale aircraft flying in 'Vajraang' Formation.

A single Rafale flew at the speed of 900 km/hour over Kartavya Path.

77th Republic Day 2026 LIVE: The Himachal Pradesh tableau, themed 'Dev Bhoomi, Veer Bhoomi, is showcased during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path. Visuals from the event.

Maharashtra presented a tableau in the Republic Day parade on the theme 'Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta'. At the front of the tableau, a grand scene depicts a traditional 'dhol', being played by a woman, associated with Ganeshotsav. The rear section of the tableau features a sculptor creating an idol of Lord Ganesha.

Nagaland's tableau highlighted the Hornbill Festival as a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage, tourism, and community-driven self-reliance, reflecting the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in India's Northeast.

Puducherry's Republic Day tableau highlighted the Union Territory's vibrant cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and the globally renowned vision of Auroville.

The tableau celebrated Puducherry's long-standing legacy of terracotta art, pottery, and sculpture, paying tribute to generations of skilled artisans who have preserved and enriched these traditions as it rolled down Kartavya Path during the ceremonial parade on Monday.

Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher System (URLS) and BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system displayed during the Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path in Delhi

Approaching the saluting dais with pride and precision is the Indian Coast Guard contingent, led by Assistant Commandant Nishi Sharma. Guided by their motto 'Vayam Rakshamah -We Protect,' these men and women embody India’s maritime strength and commitment to safety and security.

With a fleet of 154 ships and 78 aircraft, they operate across one of the world’s busiest maritime zones, managing 4.6 million square kilometres of ocean territory.

The European Union (EU) military representation is led by Colonel Frederik Simon Spruijt, acting on behalf of the Director General of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS), on board a ceremonial Gypsy.

The 61st Cavalry is the only active horse cavalry regiment in the world, preserving the timeless traditions of valour, horsemanship, and gallantry

Indian Air Force Helicopters carrying the flag of Operation Sindoor are being flown at the Kartavya Path in Delhi.

"It is the honor of a lifetime to be Chief Guests at the Republic Day celebrations. A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure. And we all benefit," posted Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the EU Commission.

The grand R-Day parade has begun and Operation Sindoor tableau, Apache helicopters have been put on display.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) last year, was honoured with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.

As the R-Day celebration began at Kartavya, 21 gun salutes boomed at Kartavya Path.

The National flag has been unfurled during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.

PM Modi met the Republic Day Chief Guests — the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

The arrival of President Murmu, the President of the European Council, and the President of the European Commission in the 'Traditional Buggy' were escorted by the President's Bodyguard, the senior-most regiment of the Indian Army.

Chief Guests boarded the traditional buggy, escorted by President Droupadi Murmu and her bodyguard, which is the senior-most regiment of the Indian Army.

President Droupadi Murmu has begun the Republic Day ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Chief guests for the Republic Day Parade 2026 are Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

The first instance of the 21-gun salute in India can be traced back to the colonial era, as far back as the 17th Century, according to a FirstPost report. At the time, it was the Navy that fired the guns to signal peaceful intentions. Read more here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in Delhi.

PM Modi reached the National War Memorial at the historical India Gate and laid a wreath there.

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel unfurled the national flag at the 'Jan Bhavan' in Lucknow on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "On the occasion of Republic Day, I extend greetings to all citizens of the country. Republic Day is the day of resolve, determination and abiding by the decorum of the Constitution and taking the country forward. 77 years ago, we adopted the Constitution of India. It is the longest written constitution in the world. It is the living guide for the people of India. This is an occasion for us to take a pledge that together, we should make India a Viksit Bharat by 2047, when we complete 100 years of independence..."

Doordarshan has begun the live streeaming of the Republic Day celebration. Watch here

You can watch Republic Day celebration and parade live on Youtube.

"Hoisting" and "Unfurling" are both a proud tradition led by our nation’s leaders every 15th August and 26th January. But what's the difference between the two. Know here

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma unfurls the National Flag at the CM residence in Jaipur, on Republic Day.

In a series of posts on X, PM Modi said, “Best wishes on Republic Day. May this occasion add renewed energy and enthusiasm in our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat.”

In Hindi, he posted, “Heartiest Republic Day greetings to all my fellow citizens. May this grand national festival, a symbol of India's honour, pride, and glory, infuse new energy and enthusiasm into your lives. May the resolve for a developed India grow even stronger—this is my heartfelt wish.”

olonel Sofia Qureshi, who was a prominent face during the Operation Sindoor, has been named as a recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal in the 2026 Republic Day honours list.

Sofia Qureshi, along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, shared day-to-day details of the strikes that were carried out during Operation Sindoor.