The LRAShM missiles have a range of 1,500 km and will boost India's capabilities in the Indian Ocean region. Its display at the Republic Day parade will showcase India's self-reliance in the defence sector.
Members of the Maldives' National Cadet Corps paid a visit to key historical sites in New Delhi and Agra and also held official meetings as part of their visit to India in their participation at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Delhi continued to grapple with a severe air pollution crisis on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 397 at 7 am, placing the national capital in the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Approximately 10,000 special guests (including spouses) from different walks of life have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, 2026, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release.
The visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit-1) will remain closed to the general public from January 21 to 29, due to the upcoming Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, the President's Secretariat said in an official statement on Saturday.
At least 30 tableaux will roll down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, providing a vivid display of India's rich cultural heritage and developmental achievements.
The annual celebration of India's Republic Day will acquire a special resonance this year, with the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on January 26 set to centre around the theme marking the 150 years of the national song "Vande Mataram," while showcasing the country's military s
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, the Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday announced a move to end the "VIP culture" in designated enclosures of the annual parade at Kratavya Path, as they would now be named after Indian rivers and musical instruments.
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit India to represent the EU at the 16th EU-India Summit, scheduled for January 27.