Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi lauds armed forces as IAF dazzles at 77th Republic Day parade

Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: Gadchiroli Police officials receive President’s Police Gallantry Medals for anti-Maoists operations

Thirty-one police officers and personnel from the Gadchiroli Police Force have been awarded the President’s Police Gallantry Medal. The honours were announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026. Read More

Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanks President Murmu

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanked President Droupadi Murmu for hosting her as chief guest at Republic Day, highlighting shared democratic values and India–EU commitment to shaping a new global order and deepening security cooperation.

Thank you for hosting us on Republic Day, President @rashtrapatibhvn.

स्नेहपूर्ण स्वागत के लिए आपका हार्दिक धन्यवाद।

Europe and India are the world’s largest democracies, committed to working together to shape a new global order.

This is why we are here to take our… pic.twitter.com/4qxqTIluL1

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 26, 2026

Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi, President Murmu lead nationwide celebrations

A Rafale aircraft also performed the ‘Vertical Charlie’ manoeuvre, flying in at a speed of 900 kmph at an altitude of 300 metres above ground level over the water channel north of Rajpath. As it approached the dais, the aircraft pulled up sharply, performing multiple rolls and demonstrating exceptional thrust, power and pilot skill, drawing applause from spectators.

Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi lauds armed forces as IAF dazzles at 77th Republic Day parade

The Indian Air Force (IAF) put up a spectacular flying display at Kartavya Path, featuring several formations including Operation Sindoor, Arjan, Varuna, Vajraang and Vijay. A total of 29 aircraft took part in the flypast, comprising 16 fighter jets, four transport aircraft and nine helicopters, operating from five different air bases.