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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicRepublic Day parade

Topic: Republic Day parade

Republic Day Parade 2026: Military might and elite forces on display as India courts European leaders

Republic Day Parade 2026: Celebrations began after PM Modi laid a wreath at National War Memorial and President Murmu unfurled the Tricolour

1st ever live battle array formation, Shaktibaan regiments—what’s new at the R-Day parade this yr

The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will showcase India’s operational synergy and self-reliance, highlighting combat readiness, indigenous weaponry and joint military operations.

Zanskar ponies to combat scene enactment, this will be a Republic Day of many firsts

António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, are chief guests at this year’s parade.

Oscar-winner Keeravani composes R-Day Parade music. ‘Will be performed by 2,500 artists’

MM Keeravani, who bagged the Oscar for ‘Naatu Naatu’ in 2022, is the only other Indian music composer after AR Rahman to win the Academy Award.

Renewable energy ministry to host 800 special guests including scheme beneficiaries for R-Day Parade

The invitees include beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, renewable energy workers, and participants in the PM KUSUM Scheme.

Pralay, India’s first tactical quasi-ballistic missile, to debut at Republic Day parade 

Pralay was developed according to the specifications and requirements of the Army, which was looking to arm itself on the battlefield with a tactical conventional missile.

Indonesian President Subianto to attend Republic Day parade as chief guest, ‘not to visit’ Pakistan

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From BrahMos to Pinaka, Indian Army to showcase indigenisation push at Republic Day parade

Majority of the equipment that will be displayed is ‘made in India’, it is learnt. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is likely to be the chief guest.

India invites Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as 2025 Republic Day chief guest

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi set to travel to Indonesia for a four-day official visit Sunday. India also hopes to sell BrahMos missiles to Jakarta.

C-295 to fly first time at R-Day parade. Here are all defence systems that debuted in Modi years

Main attraction of this year’s parade is Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft, which will fly for the first time. It will fly in the ‘Arjan formation’, flanked by two C-130 Js.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation in play: Air Headquarters to control strategic assets  

Exclusive: Theaterisation proposal has been stuck over how limited air assets would be divided. Consensus reached on division of air assets among 3 theatres, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.