European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will pay a three-day State Visit to India from January 25 to 27 and will be Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
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."
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.
Chandigarh [India], November 28: Chitkara University, Punjab, is hosting the North Zone NSS Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp 2025, which commenced on 21st November and will continue until 30th November 2025. The campus is witnessing a gathering of over 200 NSS volunteers from northern states, cr
The 25-year-old horse, Viraat, retired from his service in the Indian Army after the 73rd Republic Day parade and has been formally adopted by the President's Bodyguard. Virat was the mount of the President's Bodyguard Commandant and took part in 13 Republic Day parades.
The 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man and architect of a united India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, will be celebrated on October 31 at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, reflecting the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbha
In a letter dated October 17, the Rajya Sabha MP wrote, "I believe this gesture would be a fitting tribute to the RSS's precious contributions to our motherland Bharathi. It was really appreciable on your part, Government of India unveiling coins and stamps of RSS as organisation celebrat
Gujarat's tableau has achieved a hat-trick by securing first place in the Popular Choice category for three consecutive years, among the various state tableaux presented on Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
The Governor presented mementoes to senior NCC officers and contingent members in recognition of their achievements in the national capital on Republic Day.