THE HEADLINES :-
- Nation celebrates 77th Republic Day showcasing country’s cultural diversity, economic progress and military strength in a magnificent parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
- Hundreds of artists display 150 years of Vande Matram at Republic Day parade.
- Republic Day also celebrated across states, Union Territories and Indian missions abroad.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says presence of European Union leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen at Republic Day celebrations underscores growing strength of India-EU partnership.
- World leaders including Presidents of US, France and China and Britain’s King Charles III greet India on its Republic Day.
- In Women’s Premier League Cricket, match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru underway in Vadodara.
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Nation celebrated the 77th Republic Day showcasing country’s cultural diversity, economic progress and military strength in a magnificent parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi today. President Droupadi Murmu led the Nation in celebrating the Republic Day. The ceremony commenced with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he paid tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.
The President arrived at Kartavya Path in a ceremonial buggy with the chief guests of the parade, President of the European Council, Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the Tricolour which was followed by the rendering of the National Anthem with a 21-gun salute by 105 mm Light Field Guns. Our correspondent has the details.
“The day celebrated under this year’s theme of ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ witnessed thirty tableaux from various States, Union Territories, Central Government Ministries and Departments during the parade. The tableaux showcased the cultural diversity of the country by exhibiting a unique mix of 150 years of national song Vande Mataram and the nation’s rapid progress on the back of growing self-reliance across sectors. A tri-services tableau showing replicas of major weapon systems used by the Indian military during Operation Sindoor was one of the key attractions at the parade. The attendees witnessed this multi-skilled display of the country with pride and captured the flypasts and tableux in their phones as they applauded and hailed their warriors. President Droupadi Murmu conferred Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashoka Chakra. The event concluded with a flypast of 29 Indian Air Force aircraft, including Rafale. Over 2 thousand and 500 artists presented cultural performances during the parade. With Saklen Akhtar and Priya Mondal, Bhanu Pratap Singh Akashvani News, Delhi.”
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News of the Republic Day celebrations are also pouring in from States and Union Territories.
In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unfurled the national flag at the Union Territory-level Republic Day function at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. He inspected the parade contingents and took the ceremonial salute. Our correspondent reports that Mr Sinha also announced that all pending cases related to terrorism killings will be re-examined to ensure justice.
“Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Operation Sindoor sent a clear message to the world that terrorism will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He praised the armed forces for eliminating Pakistani terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack and paid homage to its victims, as well as those who lost their lives in the unfortunate Nowgam blast. The LG also acknowledged the suffering caused by recent natural calamities in the region, paying tributes to those who lost their lives. During the ceremony the march-past featured a disciplined display by smart contingents from Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, IRP, J&K Police and Armed Police, This is N. Gulshan Raina, for Akashvani News from Jammu.”
In Punjab, the state-level Republic Day programme was organized at Fazilka, where the Governor, Gulab Chand Kataria unfurled the flag and took the salute from the parade. Celebrations were also held at Attari Border in Amritsar. More from our correspondent.
“The Governor encouraged the youth of Punjab to lead a people’s movement against drugs and channelize their energy in education, skill development, sports and entrepreneurship. Earlier, Sh. Kataria paid homage at Asafwala War Memorial built in the memory of 232 brave hearts whose supreme sacrifice during the 1971 Indo-Pak war secured a historic victory for India. At the world-renowned retreat ceremony at Attari Border in Amritsar, thousands of visitors celebrating the Republic Day, hailed motherland Bharat as the stadium reverberated with ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ and ‘Vande Mataram’.RAJESH BALI FOR AKASHVANI NEWS.”
In Rajasthan, Governor Haribhau Bagade unfurled the National Flag and took the salute of the ceremonial parade in the state level Function organised in Jaipur.
In Gujarat, the flag was unfurled by Governor Acharya Devvrat in Vav-Tharad district. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was also present on the occasion.
Sikkim joined the nation in celebrating the 77th Republic Day. The main function was held at Palzor Stadium in Gangtok where Governor Om Prakash Mathur was the Chief Guest. A report
“Governor Mathur unfurled the National Flag; took salute of several armed forces like Indo Tibetan Border Police; Guest Platoon from Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim Armed Police, 2nd and 3rd Indian Reserve Battalion. Governor conferred State Meritorious Services Award & Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak. As part of the celebration Governor Mathur and CM Tamang visited Army Equipment dispay; Governor launched some of the flagship State Govt initiative like “Mero Elaichi Mero Dhan” , Mero School Mero Abhiyaan. This followed by cultural program performed by Department of Culture, Government of Sikkim & at home reception at Lok Bhawan, Sikkim. This is Mainak chatterjee FOR AKASHVANI NEWS gangtok”
The Indian diaspora across the world celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day with enthusiasm at the Indian missions abroad, where the national tricolour was unfurled and patriotic fervour was on full display.
Meanwhile, Indian expatriates across the UAE marked the Republic Day with widespread celebrations at diplomatic missions and community centres, with large turnouts despite rain, cooler weather and the day falling on a working Monday.
In Saudi Arabia, the Embassy of India in Riyadh marked the Day with a ceremony attended by nearly 500 people.
In Nepal, the Republic Day was celebrated at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu with the participation of members of the Indian community.
The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka celebrated the Republic Day in all its diplomatic offices in the island.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post, said, the magnificent parade at Kartavya Path showcased the strength of country’s democracy, the richness of heritage and the unity that binds nation together. He said, the parade showcased India’s formidable security apparatus, reflecting the nation’s preparedness, technological capability and unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens.
The Prime Minister also highlighted that the country is privileged to host the European Council President António Costa and the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the Republic Day celebrations. He said, their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described her presence as the Chief guest in today’s Republic day celebrations as an honour of a lifetime. She said, a successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure, that benefits all of us.
US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Britain’s King Charles III and the French President have extended warm greetings to India on its Republic Day. Mr Trump called New Delhi and Washington the world’s oldest and largest democracies, and praised India’s growing global engagement.
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President Droupadi Murmu, noting that over the past year, China-India relations have continued to improve and develop in a manner that aligns with the fundamental interests of both countries and their people.
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Akashvani celebrated Republic Day at its headquarters in New Delhi today. On the occasion, talking to the media, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann ki Baat Programme is emerging as a platform that recognises and amplifies the positive contributions of people from every section of society across the country. He highlighted that the Mann ki Baat programme is serving as a medium to bring light to the positive work.
The event was also attended by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan, Secretary Information and Broadcasting Sanjay Jaju, Prasar Bharti CEO Gaurav Dwivedi, along with other dignitaries.
On the occasion, Director General of Akashvani, Rajeev Kumar Jain, unfurled the National Flag at Akashvani Bhawan. Special Invitees of Prime Minister Mann Ki Baat programme, who attended the Republic Day celebration at Kartavya Path this morning, were also present in the celebration.
Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, Padma Shri Awardee Javed Ahmad Tak said he was featured in the Mann Ki Baat Programme, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as an icon for Divyangjans.
Weightlifter Asmita Dhone said that her interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Mann ki Baat Programme encouraged her to reach further heights in her sport.
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President Droupadi Murmu hosted an ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day today. President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries attended the reception. In a social media post, President Murmu said that apart from the important dignitaries, many eminent citizens who have made remarkable contributions in different fields and beneficiaries of various developmental programmes of the Government were also present on the occasion.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today inaugurated the six-day national culture and tourism festival Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort in New Delhi. During the event, Mr Birla said that this festival will serve as a platform in strengthening India’s cultural heritage. He said that through this festival people will get to witness the culture of different states and regions.
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Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today announced that the government is working to ensure 100 per cent procurement of pulses including toor, masoor and urad at the Minimum Support Price to guarantee fair returns to farmers. He said this while interacting with the farmers specially invited by the Government on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day in New Delhi.
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In the Women’s Premier League, WPL Cricket, Mumbai Indians have set a target of 200 runs for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a league match at BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Put into bat first, Mumbai Indians scored 199 for 4 in stipulated 20 overs.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :-
- Nation celebrates 77th Republic Day showcasing country’s cultural diversity, economic progress and military strength in a magnificent parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
- Hundreds of artists display 150 years of Vande Matram at Republic Day parade.
- Republic Day also celebrated across states, Union Territories and Indian missions abroad.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says presence of European Union leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen at Republic Day celebrations underscores growing strength of India-EU partnership.
- World leaders including Presidents of US, France and China and Britain’s King Charles III greet India on its Republic Day.
- In Women’s Premier League Cricket, match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru underway in Vadodara.
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