The Bhairav Battalion is positioned between the Para Special Forces and regular infantry units. The battalion was raised to meet modern warfare requirements to provide a quick and precise offensive solution against enemies' threats to the nation.
During the rehearsal, the army contingents marched in disciplined steps. The synchronised movements of the soldiers to the tunes of the army band mesmerised the audience. People on both sides of the road cheered the soldiers with applause and slogans such as "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" (Victory
Highlighting the scale and significance of the NCC, the Air Chief said, "This National Cadet Corps now has over 20 lakh members, making it the world's single largest uniformed organisation."
"All women Police personnel are happy because the accused has been caught and punished. We trust the law that he will be given the strictest punishment. Be it a woman officer or a common woman, they are all women. Those who wrong them should definitely be punished," she said on Monday.
Tickets will be available for the Republic Day Parade scheduled on January 26, the Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28, and the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29. Sales will continue until January 14, 2026, and tickets can be purchased daily from 9 am until the allo
Despite the smoggy conditions, Republic Day parade rehearsals continued at India Gate, where a visible layer of smog reduced visibility. Security personnel and parade participants carried on with preparations as scheduled for the upcoming national celebrations.
Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved to 'poor' days after being in the 'very poor' category as the national capital woke up to a chilly and windy morning on Saturday.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 commenced on December 30, 2025, at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, with the "Sarv Dharm Pooja".