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Republic Day 2025: Difference between Republic Day & Independence Day

In a remarkable departure from the convention, Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin graced India's Republic Day reception in Bangkok, an event hosted by the Indian embassy in the country.

Thai PM attends India’s Republic Day celebrations in Bangkok; Ramayana performance showcased

To mark India's 75th Republic Day, the Russian embassy in New Delhi gave a unique tribute to the country and danced to a familiar Bollywood song from last year's bumper hit Gadar 2.

Watch: Russian Embassy dances to Gadar song to mark India's Republic Day

Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, is on a one-day visit to Delhi to lay the groundwork for President Macron's much-anticipated visit to India as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2024.

Macron's advisor Bonne's visit sets stage for French president's Republic Day presence in India 

US President Joe Biden will not be coming to India for the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest in January next year, according to multiple reports. The Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited the US leader to partake in the Republic Day celebrations, as part of New Delhi's plans to host the Quad leaders' summit.

US President Joe Biden to not attend Republic Day celebrations in India; Quad meet postponed

Sri Lanka's deposed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a rare public appearance as he attended the celebrations of India's Republic Day at India House in Colombo.

In rare public appearance, Gotabaya attends Republic Day celebrations at India House in Sri Lanka

Indian singer Daler Mehndi has something up his sleeve for Republic Day celebrations as he announced that he will be hosting what he calls “India’s first virtual concert” by way of metaverse technology.

Republic Day 2022: Indian singer Daler Mehndi to host a metaverse concert

Importance of Republic Day India celebrates its Republic Day on January 26 each year. It was on this day the constitution of India came into effect. India became a republic on 26 January 1950 after it adopted its own constitution.

Republic Day parade 2022: Date, importance & all you want to know

For the first time, on January 26, a National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) tableau depicting Lok Adalat will take part in the Republic Day procession on Rajpath.

Republic Day parade 2022: Tableau to show Lok Adalat for the first time

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose made of granite will be installed at India Gate. At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will be installed at India Gate.

PM Modi to unveil ‘grand statue’ of Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate

On 72nd Republic Day, India to showcase its military might, cultural diversity. With the national capital on Tuesday witnessing two big events--Republic Day celebrations and a farmers' tractor parade--the city has been brought under heavy security cover

India: Strict COVID-19 rules in place for Republic Day celebrations

India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day today. It was a day when India proudly displays its military might and cultural diversity while celebrating its unsung heroes.

Farmers run riot in Delhi on Republic Day

Highlights from India's 72nd Republic Day celebrations

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the COVID-19 pandemic. President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at Rajpath. The Tricolour was unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day.

Indian Republic Day 2021 celebrations: National flag unfurled at Rajpath

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the Republic Day.

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day today amid COVID-19 pandemic

India showcased its aerial prowess in the Republic Day parade. Republic Day parade culminates with a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900km/hr carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’.

Republic Day celebrations: India's newly acquired Rafale fighters vow the nation

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021). The Mobile Autonomous Launcher of the Brahmos Missile system is led by Captain Quamrul Zaman. This missile has been developed as a joint venture between India and Russia.

India showcases BrahMos missile system at 72nd Republic Day parade

Green, red and white smoke – the colours of the Italian flag – trailed air force flypasts over Rome on Tuesday, as residents of the capital gathered to mark the country's 74th Republic Day.

Italy's aerobatic air force marks Republic Day

Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect. This time India is celebrating it's 71st Republic Day. WION is covering exclusively all the aspects directly from Rajpath, showing you India's military might and cultural diversity

R-Day 2020: India's military might & cultural diversity on display

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying tributes to soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty, by laying a wreath at National War Memorial.

PM Modi pays tribute to martyrs at National War Memorial

Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect.

India Celebrates 71st Republic Day, Brazilian Prez Jair Bolsonaro To Be Chief Guest

Republic Day 2020: Then and now, how India has changed over the years

The national capital has been wrapped in an unprecedented security blanket with around 25,000 security personnel keeping a hawk-eyed vigil to thwart any terror strike or untoward incident during the 70th Republic Day celebrations.

Unprecedented security cover in Delhi for Republic day celebrations

The order was passed keeping in mind the several protests being organised in the district

'Padmaavat' protests: Section 144 imposed in Noida for 2 months

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