Harmanpreet Kaur was among several sportspersons honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. The list of 2026 awardees was announced on the eve of the 77th Republic Day.
On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the state of Odisha showcased its transformative journey from its agrarian heritage to innovation-driven growth. The tableau aimed to present a compelling narrative of Atmanirbhar Bharat under the theme 'Soil to Silicon: Rooted in Tradition, Risin
Manipur, one of the seven-sister states from the northeast showcased the journey from traditional farming to trade and economic prosperity during the 77th Republic Day parade in 2026, at the Kartavya Path, with its tableau themed "Towards Prosperity: From Agricultural Fields to Internatio
Rajasthan's tableau celebrates the exquisite heritage of Bikaner's Usta Art, a world-renowned royal craft that reflects the state's artistic refinement and self-reliant cultural legacy. Famous for its magical gold inlay work on camel hide, Usta Art embodies timeless elegance, meticulous c
In a historic moment, 47 villages across the districts of Bijapur, Narayanpur and Sukma--where national festivals could never be celebrated earlier--observed Republic Day for the first time on January 26. The occasion marks a significant milestone in the democratic restoration of Bastar.<
CM Devendra Fadnavis, during the celebration of the 77th Republic Day, unfurled the national flag. On the occasion of Republic Day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unfurls the national flag at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Sunday.
The tableau of Madhya Pradesh was dedicated to the Queen of Indore, Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, symbolising timeless self-reliance, enlightened governance, and cultural stewardship.
The tableau began with Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, whose composition Vande Mataram in 1875 became the eternal mantra of freedom, igniting patriotism, unity, and devotion to the motherland across generations.
For Republic Day 2026, PM Modi chose a richly colored Rajasthani-style safa also known as a pagdi, with shades of deep red, mustard yellow, and green, tied high with a fan-like crest. With the turban, he paired a light sky-blue Nehru jacket over a dark navy kurta. Completing the look were
CM Yadav also released tricolour balloons in the air to mark the occasion and urged the public to work together with collective efforts to take Madhya Pradesh and the country forward on the path of progress and prosperity.