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‘I got goosebumps…’: R-Day parade fuels dream of NCC cadets to join armed forces | Delhi News

‘I got goosebumps…’: R-Day parade fuels dream of NCC cadets to join armed forces | Delhi News

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It’s 5 am on Monday. A group of young National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets — dressed in crisp uniforms — reach the Kartavya Path, the venue for the Republic Day parade. All of them are in high spirits and clear about what they need to do. They divide themselves in two groups – one to help traffic marshals and the other to specially-abled visitors. Once the parade has started, and they can take a break from their duties, they go and take the seats as audience. Many of them feel closer to their dream of clearing the Central Defence Services Exam. Inspired, Vipin Kumar (21), who joined the NCC in 2023, says, “My exam is approaching in April. This is not just any other day. It reminds us how the country should function – about our rights and equality.” Aryan (19), another NCC cadet, is drawing his future roadmap in his head. “I was excited to see the parade today as my father is a retired Army officer. Seeing the forces come together makes me …

Successful India makes world more stable, says von der Leyen after R-Day parade| India News

Successful India makes world more stable, says von der Leyen after R-Day parade| India News

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NEW DELHI: The presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the Republic Day celebrations emphasises the growing strength of the India-European Union (EU) partnership and will deepen bilateral cooperation across sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. Modi wrote on social media that the presence of the European leaders “underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values” (HT Photo/PMO) Von der Leyen, who has said that India and the EU are coming together to provide an alternative to a “fractured world”, remarked on social media that it was “the honour of a lifetime” for her and Costa to be chief guests at the Republic Day parade. “A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure. And we all benefit,” she said. Also Read: India, EU trade pact to be very important geopolitical stabiliser, says Antonio Costa | Interview This is only the second time that India has invited the leaders of a bloc – after Asean in 2018 – …

Xi Jinping, Trump and Macron and other world leaders congratulate India on R-Day

Xi Jinping, Trump and Macron and other world leaders congratulate India on R-Day

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Several global leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron extended warm greetings to India on the occasion of its Republic Day 2026. India marked the 77th Republic day with a grand parade in the national capital, showcasing its rich cultural heritage, economic progress and military strength. The celebrations featured Indian Air Forces` fighter aircraft, indigenously developed missiles, newly raised military units and advanced weapon systems. Xi describes India and China as `good neighbours` Chinese President Xi Jinping described India and China as “good neighbours, friends and partners”. He said cooperation between the “dragon and the elephant” was the right choice for both countries and praised improving bilateral relations that contribute to global peace and prosperity, reported the PTI. India-US share a historic relationship: Trump President Donald Trump said India and the United States share a historic relationship as the world’s largest and oldest democracies. “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India,” Trump said, …

R-Day: 31 Gadchiroli Police officials receive President’s Gallantry Medals

R-Day: 31 Gadchiroli Police officials receive President’s Gallantry Medals

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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. Across the country, a total of 121 Police Gallantry Medals were announced this year. Of these, 31 medals were awarded to personnel from Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra. The medals were awarded in recognition of brave and outstanding service during the Boriya–Kasanasur encounter, which took place on April 22, 2018. During the operation, Gadchiroli Police successfully carried out a major anti-Maoist action. The gallantry shown by the officers and personnel during this encounter was officially recognised by the President of India. Strong record of Gallantry Awards In the past five years, Gadchiroli Police have received a total of three Shaurya Chakras and 217 Police Gallantry Medals. Earlier, on the eve of Independence Day 2025, seven officers and personnel from the district had also received the President’s Police Gallantry Medal. List of award recipients The 31 recipients include police inspectors, sub-inspectors, head constables, police naiks and constables. The …

R-Day 2026: President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Kartavya Path with EU leaders

R-Day 2026: President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Kartavya Path with EU leaders

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President Droupadi Murmu on Monday arrived arrived at at the Kartavya Path in a ceremonial buggy, escorted by the President`s Bodyguard (Rashtrapati ke Angrakshak) for the 77th Republic Day celebrations. She was accompanied by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, who are the chief guests at this year`s Republic Day celebrations. President Droupadi Murmu stepped out of the Rashtrapati Bhavan with President of the European Council, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen. She arrived at the saluting base where she and the two foreign dignitaries were greeted by PM Narendra Modi The President`s Bodyguard regiment, mounted on bay and dark bay horses, is the senior-most in the Indian Army and the only one authorised to carry two standards, presented by the President on November 16, 2023. The motto and war cry of the regiment is `BHARAT MATA KI JAI`. Riding alongside (right) the President`s Buggy were Colonel Amit Berwal, Commandant of the …

Governor Raju on R-Day| India News

Governor Raju on R-Day| India News

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Panaji, Goa Governor P Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Monday said that the state has emerged as a national leader in service delivery reforms and innovations, and its economy continues to demonstrate resilient and positive growth. Goa leading in service delivery reforms, innovation: Governor Raju on R-Day The governor inspected the parade and unfurled the tricolour to mark the Republic Day in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy Shripad Naik and other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Raju said major investments had been mobilised in the coastal state, due to which employment opportunities are expanding. “Substantial progress has been achieved in the ease of doing business. The MSME expansion, industry facilitation and regulatory reforms are in place,” he said. Goa has emerged as a national leader in service delivery reforms and innovation, Raju said. “Unprecedented investments have been made in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water supply, sewerage systems, power networks, renewable energy, urban regeneration services and public institutions,” the governor said. He said these projects are …

Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: India To Showcase Military Might, 150 Years Of Vande Mataram At R-Day Parade

Republic Day 2026 Live Updates: India To Showcase Military Might, 150 Years Of Vande Mataram At R-Day Parade

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Republic Day India 2026 Live Updates From Kartavya Path: India will showcase its development journey, cultural diversity and military strength at the 77th Republic Day celebrations on Monday, January 26, 2026. Newly raised military units and mock-ups of major weapon systems deployed during Operation Sindoor will be part of the parade. Republic Day Parade: The parade will begin at 10.30 am, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial before proceeding to the saluting dais to join other dignitaries. 77th Republic Day India Chief Guest: The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will attend the event as chief guests in the national capital. Meanwhile, security has been intensified nationwide, especially along the India-Nepal border, after the Sashastra Seema Bal received specific intelligence inputs about possible threats from “anti-national elements,” officials said. Delhi-NCR has also been placed on high alert, while security forces carried out vehicle checks across Jammu and Kashmir. Delhi Traffic Advisory 26th January: The Delhi Police have …

10,000 Kg Of Explosives, Detonators Seized From Rajasthan Farm On R-Day Eve | India News

10,000 Kg Of Explosives, Detonators Seized From Rajasthan Farm On R-Day Eve | India News

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Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 07:14 IST The police has also seized a large quantity of explosive accessories, including nine cartons of detonators, 12 cartons and 15 bundles of blue fuse wire. Huge cache of explosives seized, man arrested in Rajasthan. Just a day ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, police in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district seized a huge cache of explosives from a farm and arrested a man in connection with the recovery on Sunday. The Rajasthan Police conducted a raid late Saturday night in Harsaur village, where 9,550 kg of ammonium nitrate packed in 187 sacks was recovered from a field, Nagaur Superintendent of Police Mridul Kachhawa said was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. The recovery of ammonium nitrate is significant as it has previously been linked to major blast cases, including an explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort in November 2025. Suleman Khan, a resident of Harsaur village, was arrested at the spot. He has three previous criminal cases registered against him, the SP said. The police has also seized a large quantity …

Delhi Police launches app to conduct household census ahead of R-Day

Delhi Police launches app to conduct household census ahead of R-Day

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Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Delhi Police’s central range has launched a new digital platform called the ePariskshan mobile application to conduct a household and occupant verification drive in areas along and around the Republic Day Parade route, said senior officers on Saturday. Verification drive in areas along and around the Republic Day Parade route, said senior officers on Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) Joint commissioner of police (central range) Madhur Verma said the initiative aims to ensure a complete and accurate census of households in the sensitive zone, with verification of all residents, tenants, domestic helpers and employees. “Our primary objective is to ensure that every individual residing or working in the vicinity of the parade route is properly accounted for and verified. This significantly strengthens our preventive security framework,” Verma said. He added that a similar exercise carried out in parts of North Delhi during Independence Day had yielded positive results. “We saw a marked improvement in character and antecedent verification during the earlier drive, and that experience has helped us scale up this …

R-Day parade to showcase India`s democratic spirit; here are its significance

R-Day parade to showcase India`s democratic spirit; here are its significance

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The Republic Day 2026 parade, held on January 26, is one of India’s most significant national events, symbolising the country’s democratic values, cultural diversity and growing global stature. The grand parade, held every year, marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950 and reflects the nation’s journey as a sovereign, republic state. The parade serves as a reminder of the rule of law, equality, justice and the rights guaranteed to every citizen in the country. It reinforces the importance of democratic institutions and constitutional governance. Here are significance of the Republic Day parade. Display of military strength and preparedness One of the most prominent aspects of the parade is the march-past by the armed forces and paramilitary units. It highlights India’s defence preparedness, discipline and commitment to national security. Advanced weapon systems, military vehicles and indigenous defence technologies are showcased, underlining India’s growing self-reliance in defence. Showcase of cultural diversity Colourful tableaux from different states and Union Territories reflect India’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and achievements. Folk dances, regional art forms and thematic …