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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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Osamu Suzuki, singer Pankaj Udhas, Sushil Modi among Padma awardees

Among the awardees, four received Padma Vibhushan -- Suzuki (Posthumous), Subramaniam, Reddy and Malayalam author and film director M T Vasudevan Nair

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 7:33 PM IST

Republic Day Parade: Gujarat tableu wins 'Popular choice' category

This achievement marks a remarkable hat-trick, with Gujarat's tableau claiming the top spot in the Popular Choice category for the third consecutive year

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 8:47 AM IST

Indonesia's President Subianto concludes successful state visit to India

President Subianto emphasised the deep cultural and historical connections between India and Indonesia

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Updated On : 28 Jan 2025 | 10:15 AM IST

R-Day Sale: Marketplaces, D2C brands log 16 mn transactions via Unicommerce

On the back of deal offerings and campaigns, marketplaces observed a notable 16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in order items

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 6:33 PM IST

India's Pralay missile debuts on R-Day, closing gap with China, Pakistan

The Pralay missile was specifically designed to meet the Indian Army's requirements for a tactical conventional missile suitable for battlefield use

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

Premium products drive Republic Day sales growth amid urban slowdown

Retailers and durable goods companies report that sales during the Republic Day weekend grew by approximately 10-15 per cent compared to the same period last year

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 4:48 PM IST

Traffic advisory issued for beating retreat rehearsals on January 27, 28

The Delhi Police have issued a traffic advisory on complex traffic arrangements on January 27 and 28 in view of the Beating Retreat event at Vijay Chowk held on January 29

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 4:44 PM IST

R-Day 2025: PM Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes to India

Modi on Sunday thanked Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu, Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 4:30 PM IST

Delhi records warmest Republic Day in 8 years, but nights remain cold

IMD predicts Delhi-NCR weather to remain chilly in the morning and evening and temperature will be milder in the daytime this week

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 8:47 AM IST

Republic Day parade: Indonesia's contingent, tri-services tableau shine

Subianto's presence at the parade came 75 years after Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, attended India's first Republic-Day celebrations in 1950 as the chief guest

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

Govt plans direct farm sales to cut middlemen, boost farmer income: Chouhan

The interaction was part of a programme where 400 progressive farmers and scheme beneficiaries along with spouses were invited to attend the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 8:56 PM IST

Neighbouring leaders extend wishes to PM Modi on India's 76th Republic Day

Earlier, Oli congratulated Modi and wished the ideals of democracy and national unity flourish evermore, fostering deeper ties of friendship between their two nations

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 7:45 PM IST

PM Modi, President Subianto discuss economic ties, energy, infrastructure

The two leaders also agreed that the first meeting of the Joint Economic and Financial Dialogue should be convened early to further deepen economic engagement

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 6:58 PM IST

Republic Day 2025 Highlights: Tiranga Yatra organised in Uri to commemorate R-Day

Republic Day 2025 LIVE updates: India to showcase cultural diversity and military prowess at R-Day parade; stay with us for all the LIVE updates

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 6:18 PM IST

Indians abroad celebrate 76th Republic Day, world leaders extend greetings

In Sri Lanka, the island nations' Navy band performed Indian patriotic tunes in a demonstration of the cultural closeness between the two countries

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 6:06 PM IST

As country celebrates republic day, states unveil development plans

Earlier in the day, panic gripped the state capital's Beharbari area after a loud sound was heard near the Brahmaputra vegetable market

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 5:32 PM IST

J-K: Tiranga Yatra with 500 participants in Uri marks 76th Republic Day

This year, Republic Day highlights the 75 years since the enactment of the Constitution and emphasizes "Jan Bhagidari" (people's participation)

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 5:04 PM IST

Dibrugarh to become Assam's second capital in 3 years: CM Himanta

From January 25 next year, the construction work for a permanent building of the Assam assembly will begin. In the next three years, Dibrugarh will become an important city in India

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 4:16 PM IST

Embassies across world extend warm wishes to India on its 76th Republic Day

The Embassy of Brazil in India and Bhutan shared their greetings via X, saying "The Embassy of Brazil in India extends its warmest wishes to the Indian people on this Republic Day."

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

Viksit Bharat vision key to uplifting the downtrodden: BJP president Nadda

Speaking at a R-Day event held at the BJP headquarters here, Nadda said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the vision of "Viksit Bharat" has become a medium to uplift

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 3:55 PM IST