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PremiumRepublic Day 2025 LIVE: Less than an hour is left for the beginning of grand Republic Day parade in the national capital. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the Chief Guest — with military contingents from the country also participating in a march-past which will take place on Kartavya Path.
Meanwhile, the the capital city is on alert with more than 70,000 police personnel deployed across Delhi. Around 10,000 special guests from different walks of life have been invited to witness the parade as it rolls down Karvavya Path.
This year there will be 31 tableaux from various states and services on the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’. A tri-service tableau will be displayed for the first time to highlight the spirit of joint-ness and integration among the Armed Forces. Guests will also be treated to a cultural performance by more than 5,000 artists covering the entire Kartavya Path for the first time.
Republic Day 2025 parade: Where to watch Delhi's R-day parade LIVE?
People can enjoy the grand Republic Day parade at Kartavya live from their home. Click here to watch Republic Day Parade 2025 live streaming.
Why is Republic Day celebrated?
The occasion marks the day when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.
Republic Day Parade in Delhi
The Republic Day parade will start at 10:30 am and continue for about 90 minutes. The ceremony will commence with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. The Prime Minister will then come to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Delhi has been on high alert ahead of the beginning of Republic Day celebrations. More than 70,000 security personnel have been deployed across the national capital. The city is under a 6-layer security including paramilitary forces and police officials. (Click here to read about Delhi security amid R-day celebrations)
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Hours before the beginning of Republic Day parade in Jammu and Kashmir, a bomb threat prompted a thorough search at the main Republic Day venue
However, the threat received through e-mail late Saturday, proved to be a hoax, the officials said.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: International singer Mary Millben extended wishes of Republic Day celebration on Sunday. The singer wished everyone the day by singing India's national anthem.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the fourth leader from the country to join India's R-day celebrations. Indonesian president was the chief guest at India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: The grand Republic Day parade is set to begin at 10:30 am. The flypast in the Republic Day parade will feature 40 Indian Air Force aircraft and three Dornier aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard. Catch a glimpse of the parade preparatins from Doordarshan's drone shots
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Apart from thousands of security forces personnel, a few special guest will also join the Republic Day Parade 2025. Major General Sumit Mehta told PTI that two Param Vir Chakra awardees- Subedar Major & Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav (retd) and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar (retd) will also take part in the parade. Both of them are Kargil war heroes. Additionally, Ashok Chakra awardee Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (retd) will be part of the parade
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Republic Day marks the implementation of Indian constitution on 26 January, 1950. The Indian constitution was adopted by Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: This year's theme for Republic Day celebration and the tableaux is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas'.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Union Minister and BJP's National President JP Nadda on Sunday unfurled national flag at party headquarters in Delhi.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: PResident Droupadi Murmu and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will arrive in the ‘traditional buggy’, which is the practice which made a comeback in 2024 after a gap of 40 years.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Mahrashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday unfurled the Indian national flag at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai.
“I extend my courteous Republic Day to all the Indian brothers and sisters. It is a great day. Our democracy is the strongest democracy is the world. Our rights are protected because of the Constitution given by Babasaheb BR Ambedkar," he said.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: DIG Harsh Nandan Joshi extended wishes of the day from Attari-Wagah border.
“I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the border personnel, their families, on the occasion of the 76th #RepublicDay🇮🇳...Today is a day of joy and happiness as well as a day to remember those heroes and patriots who made the supreme sacrifice for the honour and freedom of India," said Joshi.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: The Republic Day parade will begin at 10:30 am in Delhi today to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India. The grand regimental parades will start on Rajpath featuring participation of the Indian army, navy, air force, police, and paramilitary organizations. (Click here to know live streaming details of the program)
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: On the ocassion of Republic Day celebration, vibrant rangolis are amplifying the charm of the celebration across the country.
(Image source: Doordarshan)
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Delhi is gearing up for the grand Republic Day parade which is set to begin at 10:30 am. Here's is a glimpse of the preparation of the parade.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: One of the spectators who visited Kartavya Path to attend Republic Day 2025 celebrations told PTI, “I am from Delhi and mostly every year, I come to see the parade. It is a patriotic feeling and a moment of great pride for us."
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, extended wishes for Republic Day.
“Today, we celebrate 75 glorious years of being a Republic. We bow to all the great women and men who made our Constitution and ensured that our journey is rooted in democracy, dignity and unity. May this occasion strengthen our efforts towards preserving the ideals of our Constitution and working towards a stronger and prosperous India," read a post by PM Modi.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: A delegation from Indonesia sang Bollywood song ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ at banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honour of Prabowo Subianto.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Parade Commander Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar will lead the parade, which will start after President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute.
Lt General Bhavnish Kumar is a second-generation officer. Major General Sumit Mehta, Chief of Staff, HQ Delhi Area will be the Parade Second-in-Command.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: The Republic Day parade is set to begin at 10:30 am. The 90-minute parade will commence with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: In a first, the Republic Day parade will showcase a tri-services tableau to highlight the spirit of jointness. THe tableau will depict a Joint Operations Room, to be used as a common point of communication among three services.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Around 10,000 special guests have been invited to be a part of the grand parade as spectator. These special guests are from different walks of life are the architects of 'Swarnim Bharat', a Defence Ministry release said.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: With few hours remaining for the Republic Day celebration, Kartavya Path is all decked up for the grand parade. People have started arriving to witness the parade.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is the CHief Guest for the Republic Day celebration in Delhi, set to begin at 10:30 am
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day today in grant showcase of the nation's unique blend of rich cultural diversity. The grand parade is set to begin at 10:30 am.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded President Draupadi Murmu's address on the eve of the 76th Republic Day and called it as ‘inspiring’.
In his social media post, Modi said that President Murmu has highlighted the greatness of Indian Constitution.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Google Doodle celebrated India's Republic Day with a unique representation which glorified India's rich culture and diverse wildlife.
The google doodle on Republic Day 2025 features intricate details and offers a unique fusion of culture and diversity. People can see a snow leopard in a Ladakhi dress, a 'tiger' wearing a dhoti-kurta holding a traditional instrument and a few other animals and birds representing different regions of India
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed the youngsters of India as ‘future heroes of India’. While speaking at a ceremony to felicitate ‘Super-100’ winners of Veer Gatha 4.0 ahead of Republic Day celebration.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Delhi police is conducting vehicle checking at key entry points on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day parade.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu said on January 25 that the ‘One Nation One Election’ proposal promises to redefine good governance in the country by preventing policy paralysis, mitigating resource diversion, and alleviating financial burdens on the state.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Tableaux from 16 State Government/Union Territories and 10 Ministries/Departments of the Central Government highlighting ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’, will participate in the parade this year. These tableaux would showcase India’s diverse strengths and its constantly-evolving cultural inclusiveness marching into a glorious future.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu and her Indonesian counterpart will be escorted by the President's Bodyguard — the senior most Regiment of the Indian Army — as they arrive at Kartavya Path. The two Presidents will arrive in the 'Traditional Buggy', the practice which made a comeback in 2024 after a gap of 40 years.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the Chief Guest.
Kartavya Path will also be witness to a march past by the Marching Contingent of Indonesian National Armed Forces and Military Band of Indonesia's Military Academy. The marching contingent will consist of 152 members, with 190 members in the military band.
Republic Day Parade 2025 LIVE: The Republic Day parade is slated to begin at 10:30 am. The ceremony in Delhi will begin with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. The PM will then come to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade.
