US Edition77th Republic Day: How India Is Biding Its Time, Carving a Geo-Strategic Space in an Uncertain World
The Republic Day parade featured 6,000 personnel, new military formations, and enhanced border security amid intelligence of possible hostile activities, officials said.
- On January 26, 2026, the 77th Republic Day parade staged about 6,000 personnel, debuting Zanskar ponies, Bactrian camels, the Suryastra rocket system, Bhairav light commando battalion, 61 Cavalry, and a 29-aircraft Indian Air Force two-phase flypast.
- Following intelligence about January 26, the Sashastra Seema Bal increased round-the-clock vigilance along border areas, while Delhi Police deployed over 30,000 personnel citywide and 10,000 in the New Delhi district with pickets, barricades, and rehearsed contingency plans.
- The honours list and medal allocations underscored national recognition across regions and services, with 131 Padma Awards approved by President Droupadi Murmu and 982 police personnel receiving Gallantry and Service Medals.
- National exchanges halted trading on Monday, aligning with the national holiday as the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange suspended operations while commodity derivatives held an evening session and currency markets shut down.
- India's Republic Day parade underscores its diplomatic efforts, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extending greetings amid increased border vigilance and national law showcases.
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Republic Day Parade sees Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra, 61 Cavalry in combat gear
New Delhi: Newly raised Bhairav light commando battalion and Shaktiban Regiment, rocket launcher system ‘Suryastra’ with deep-strike capabilities, and key military assets, including indigenous platforms accompanied with personnel, rolling down the Kartavya Path in a “phased battle array formation” — the 77th Republic Day Parade saw many firsts. Double-humped Bactrian camels and Zanskar ponies were also part of the ceremonial event for the first …
77th Republic Day: How India is biding its time, carving a geo-strategic space in an uncertain world
India is moving from adaptation to actively trying to influence the global agenda, using its unique position as a growing economic power and democratic voice for a multipolar, inclusive world order
Stock market holiday: Are BSE and NSE closed on January 26 for 77th Republic Day?
Indian equity markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), are closed on Monday (January 26) for the nation's 77th Republic Day celebrations, halting trading in equities and currency segments. Commodity derivatives, however, proceed with an evening session to maintain some activity. This sets up an unusual week capped by a rare Sunday trading session on February 1 for the Union Budget presentation. Republ…
India Celebrates 77th Republic Day: Everything You Need to Know About This Year's Chief Guests
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, featuring an extraordinary blend of the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa are the Chief Guests as India marks its celebrations. World News | India Celebrates 77th Republic Day: Everything You Need to Know About This Year's Chi…
77th Republic Day 2026 LIVE: India to display military might, growth story at Republic Day parade
Security has been tightened along the India-Nepal border following specific intelligence received by the Sashastra Seema Bal regarding possible activities by 'anti-national elements' on Republic Day
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