Republic Day

Nominations for the Padma Awards, recognising exceptional achievements, began on Sunday. The awards, announced on Republic Day 2027, include Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Check last date and other details below.

Border 2 earned only ₹11 crore on Friday. This is 2.22% less than what the movie minted on Thursday.

The Congress party has condemned the Indian government's seating arrangement for Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge during the Republic Day parade, claiming it disrespects the Leader of Opposition's constitutional position.

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday, 26 January, 2026. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa's graced the celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi as chief guests

As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, Mehbooba Mufti emphasises that the occasion should extend beyond parades and speeches to uphold constitutional values. She warns against the weaponisation of institutions meant to protect democracy, urging a return to the principles that define the nation.

On India's 77th Republic Day, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the bilateral relations between China and India, describing them as ‘good neighbours, friends and partners’.

Republic Day is celebrated across India on 26 January every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution. The day is marked by flag unfurling by the President and other dignitaries of states and UTs, along with parades and cultural programmes across the country.

The unfurling of the Indian national flag is one of the most prestigious ceremonial moments of the Republic Day celebrations.

Republic Day 2026: From Kamal Haasan to Anupam Kher, Sonam Kapoor and Anil Kapoor, several celebrities have shared posts to mark Republic Day. India celebrates its 77th Republic day on Monday.

This year, all enclosures have been named after major Indian rivers, according to an official notification by the Ministry of Home Affairs.