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When is Republic Day

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When is Republic Day

Republic Day of India is celebrated on January 26 to mark the day when the Constitution of India came into effect.

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Why is Republic Day celebrated?
 
The Constitution of India, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, came into effect on January 26, 1950. This completed India's transition towards becoming an independent republic with a democratic government system. January 26 was also chosen as the day to mark Republic Day because it had been on this day that the Indian National Congress (INC) proclaimed the Declaration of Indian Independence in
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Indonesian President Subianto set to grace R-Day parade as chief guest

History beckons as Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto attends India's Republic Day function as chief guest amid growing ties between the two countries in a shifting global landscape

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2025 | 12:08 AM IST

News Highlights: SKM advances meeting with Punjab's protesting farmers to Jan 13

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2025 | 11:32 PM IST

Indonesian President Subianto to grace Republic Day parade as chief guest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with Subianto during his visit

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2025 | 6:56 AM IST

India, Nepal officials discuss border security ahead of Maha Kumbh, R-Day

According to the statement the primary objective of the meeting was to bolster border security ahead of Maha Kumbh-2025, scheduled from January 13 to February 26, and Republic Day celebrations

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Updated On : 11 Jan 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

Paralympic contingent, artisans among 10k invitees for R-Day Parade: Govt

These architects of 'Swarnim Bharat', with diverse backgrounds, include best performers in various fields and those who have made best use of the schemes of the government

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 6:03 PM IST

Rashtrapati Bhavan closed for visitors from Jan 21-29 for R-Day parade

The change of guard Ceremony will also not take place on January 11, 18 and 25 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 5:32 PM IST

Over 50 paramilitary units to be deployed in Delhi for R-Day, elections

Delhi Police on Wednesday held an inter-state coordination meeting with various law enforcement agencies to discuss security arrangements in the national capital

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 5:04 PM IST

Dream big, strive to become changemakers: Army chief urges NCC cadets

Gen Dwivedi also wished his best to an NCC expedition team that will attempt to scale Mount Everest later this year

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 1:18 PM IST

2,361 cadets including record 917 girls join NCC Republic Day Camp

In addition, cadets and officers from 14 friendly foreign countries will also be participating in the camp as part of a Youth Exchange Programme

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2024 | 6:35 PM IST

Kejriwal slams Centre after Delhi tableau excluded from Republic Day parade

Kejriwal also slammed the BJP, saying Delhi being the national capital, its tableau should be included in the Republic Day parade every year

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 9:35 PM IST

Foxconn chairman Young Liu meets PM Modi, discusses India investment plan

Liu had also visited India in July last year to attend the Semicon India conclave where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 6:37 PM IST

Republic Day 2024: Beating Retreat ceremony gets underway in Delhi

The Raisina Hills in the heart of the national capital reverberated with the sound of captivating and foot-tapping Indian tunes played by military and paramilitary bands

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Updated On : 29 Jan 2024 | 5:50 PM IST

Resetting the Republic

Legatees of political forces Indira Gandhi locked up during Emergency are now redefining some of India's foundational principles. They can be challenged, just as she was in the 1970s

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 9:30 AM IST

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Beating Retreat ceremony

The Delhi Police has made elaborate traffic arrangements for the Beating Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Monday

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 7:36 AM IST

Comfort of India-France friendship will illuminate path forward: President

Murmu received Emmanuel Macron, the President of the French Republic at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here and hosted a banquet in his honour

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 11:52 PM IST

Retailers expect to shrug off January blues over Republic Day weekend

Electronics and consumer durables are also expected to witness a rise in sales and customers are expected to pick-up more mobile phones this long weekend

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2024 | 12:09 AM IST

Republic Day parade 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

The parade began at 10.30 am with the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 10:00 PM IST

Nari Shakti and military prowess take centre stage at Republic Day parade

The parade had themes of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) and 'Bharat - Loktantra Ki Matruka' (India - the mother of democracy)

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 8:59 PM IST

Putin commends privileged strategic ties between Russia and India on R-Day

According to Putin, India has achieved impressive success in the socio-economic sphere, as well as in the fields of research and technology

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 8:41 PM IST

Yoga guru to Sanskrit scholar: Prestigious Padma awards' French bond

These French nationals include 100-year-old yoga exponent Charlotte Chopin and Kiran Vyas, the 79-year-old veteran yoga and Ayurveda practitioner

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 11:06 PM IST