The Indian Air Force (IAF) displayed its bravery, courage and fighter aircraft in the sky above the duty line during the 77th Republic Day celebrations. At the same time, the IAF also gave a befitting reply to all those condemning and criticizing those who have been accusing the Indian Air Force that it did not use the weapons it claims during the air strikes in Balakot inside Pakistan in 2019 and during Operation Sindoor in May 2025 last year.

When the whole of India was unitedly celebrating the 77th Republic Day, the Indian Air Force gave a small, but clearly a very powerful message. While IAF fighter planes have been regularly participating in the Republic Day parade for decades, this time the Air Force did something different.

Indian Air Force shared video

The Indian Air Force released a video for the first time on the social media platform

#IAFSindoorFormation
Standing shoulder to shoulder with our sister services, the Sindoor Formation on #RepublicDay2026 underlined the #IndianAirForce‘s role in shaping military outcomes through precise and time-sensitive air operations.

Music credits : Mahisasura Mardini… pic.twitter.com/P5tUHQS3lS

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) January 26, 2026

In the video post, the Indian Air Force said, ‘#IAFSindoorFormation Standing shoulder to shoulder with all its sister services, the Sindoor Formation on Republic Day 2026 underlined the role of the Indian Air Force in shaping military outcomes through precise and timely air operations.’

What weapons did IAF show?

In a video shared by the Indian Air Force, the long-range air-to-air Meteor missile was shown for the first time on India’s newest fighter aircraft Rafale. Apart from this, India’s indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas was also shown firing the Meteor missile. At the same time, the fully armed Mirage 2000 fighter jet was also fitted with the same missiles which were used by the IAF in the 2019 Balakot air strike.

Destroyed all the lies spread by Pakistan

At the same time, through this video, IAF also rejected all those lies spread by Pakistan, in which questions were raised on India not having Meteor missile and its use. Whereas the contract for this missile has already been publicly confirmed.

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On the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day Parade on Monday (January 26, 2026), the Indian Army displayed its valiant military battalions and regiments as well as indigenous munitions before the nation on the line of duty. At the same time, during the parade, the Indian Army also displayed its contingent for the first time, about which the people of the country did not know much till date.

Actually, the contingent of the Indian Army that we are talking about today is the Animal Regiment. This time, for the first time, the Indian Army made the two humped Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies and Shikari Black Kites of this regiment a part of the parade in the Republic Day celebrations. Seeing this army regiment, an atmosphere of curiosity and enthusiasm was created among the spectators.

Members of the 61st Cavalry also participated in the parade.

Apart from this, for the first time during the parade, members of the mounted 61st Cavalry were also seen in combat uniform. The 61st Cavalry has traditionally been the leading contingent of the armed forces in ceremonial parades. This contingent is known for its impressive appearance with its members wearing formal uniforms and attractive caps.

26-year-old Captain Ahan Kumar, who led the contingent, also received this honor in the Republic Day Parade of 2025. This year also he returned to the line of duty as a troop commander with the Hanoverian breed horse Ranveer. However, this time he was in combat attire.

People saw many things for the first time on Republic Day

This year, the people of the country also got to see many other things for the first time in the Republic Day Parade. A contingent of mixed scouts wearing heavy thermal uniforms also took part in the parade for the first time, officials said. Lieutenant Amit Chaudhary led this contingent in the parade.

Apart from this, the new Shaktiban Regiment of the Indian Army was also displayed for the first time in the Republic Day Parade. It has been established to increase the strength of the army’s artillery. The new regiment will have provisions for drones, counter-drones and loiter munitions. While the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment of Bhairav ​​Battalion, a special infantry unit of the army, also took part in the parade in the national capital.

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Collector Tina Dabi of Barmer, Rajasthan is once again in the headlines. This time the reason is not due to some administrative step but is related to Republic Day. A video of Tina Dabi after hoisting the tricolor is going viral on social media.

Actually, in the collector’s office, Collector Tina Dabi hoisted the tricolor and stood in the opposite direction, however, after a few moments, the soldier deployed for her security gestured to her and asked her to turn in the right direction. Immediately after this gesture, Tina Dabi turned in the right direction and sang the national anthem.

Video going viral on social media

This incident seemed very normal at that time, but after this program, this video of Tina Dabi is going viral on social media. Users are commenting heavily on this video. Mixed reactions are emerging on this.

What did Tina Dabi say on the incident?

Collector Tina Dabi’s statement has also come out regarding this video. She said that during the hoisting of the flag in the Collectorate premises, there were employees standing on both sides of her, hence she stood sideways. He said that I had corrected my direction the very next moment, hence this is a normal incident and no one has been disrespected in this.

Republic Day celebrated with enthusiasm

Let us tell you that the 77th Republic Day was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm in Rajasthan on Monday (26 January). During this period, the tricolor was hoisted in the educational institutions and government buildings of the state and programs related to culture and patriotism were organized.

Governor Haribhau Bagde hoisted the flag in a state level function organized at SMS Stadium in Jaipur. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Leader of Opposition Tikaram Julie also participated in Republic Day celebrations at different places. After hoisting the tricolor, Governor Bagde inspected the parade and took the ‘guard of honour’.

Republic Day 2026: On the occasion of 77th Republic Day, a wave of patriotism is once again being seen on the India-Pakistan border near Amritsar. A huge crowd gathered at the Republic Day Retreat Ceremony at Attari. In this, cultural presentations of school children added a special national color to the ceremony. But even today many people consider Attari and Wagah Border to be the same. Let us know what is the difference between the two.

Attari and Wagah

The biggest difference is in geographical location. Attari is the last village on the Indian side of the India-Pakistan border and is situated in Amritsar district of Punjab. On the other hand, Wagah is a village on the Pakistani side which is situated in Lahore district of Pakistan. Although they are across the border facing each other but they are not in the same place.

Both the villages are at a distance of about 3 kilometers. The international border separating India and Pakistan is known as the Zero Line. The Indian part of this line is officially called Attari Border. Along with this, the part of Pakistan is known as Wagah Border. What people commonly call the Wagah Border is actually a common ceremonial zone spread on both sides of the border.

evening military parade

The famous evening military parade is known as the Wagah Border Ceremony. But the Indian audience joins it on the Atari side. On the Indian side, Border Security Force personnel perform the ceremonies at Attari while Pakistan Rangers perform their part at Wagah.

This daily Beating Retreat ceremony began in 1959 and has since become a powerful symbol of controlled rivalry and mutual protocol between the two countries. Simultaneous lowering of flags, aggressive marching and goose stepping are the main attractions that attract the crowd.

Historical background and confusion in naming

The confusion between Attari and Wagah has deep historical roots. Wagah village existed before partition but in 1947 the Radcliffe Line divided it between India and Pakistan. The eastern part came to India while the western part went to Pakistan. Attari is named after Sardar Sham Singh Attari Wala, a great general in the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. In 2007, the Government of India officially changed the name of the border from Wagah Border to Attari Border to honor his legacy. Despite this, the old name is still used more.

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Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in Muzaffarnagar district reacted during the Republic Day program on Monday (26 January 2026) regarding the ongoing controversy over Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati’s Ganga bath in Prayagraj. While giving a statement on this matter, Rakesh Tikait has said that Shankaracharya should be given a bath because if the saint farmer gets angry then the country will suffer heavily. This country is a country of agriculture and sages. Whenever sages and agriculture are tampered with, there will be a stir.

Actually, there is a lot of politics going on in Prayagraj on the ongoing Shankaracharya controversy regarding Ganga bath, due to which now farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has also jumped into this matter. He has said in clear words that Shankaracharya ji should be given a bath in the Ganga because if the saints and farmers of the country are angry then the country will suffer heavily.

Shankaracharya ji should be given a bath – farmer leader Rakesh Tikait

Let us tell you that today a grand program was organized in Purkaji area of ​​the district on the occasion of Republic Day. In which Rakesh Tikait, national spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union also participated. During this, while talking to the media on the ongoing Shankaracharya controversy in Prayagraj, he said that Shankaracharya ji should be given a bath. If the saints get angry and the farmers get angry then it will cost the country a lot. This country is a country of sages and agriculture. Whenever sages and agriculture are tampered with, there will be a stir.

What was the matter of Shankaracharya’s controversy?

Let us tell you that the Ganga bathing controversy of Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in the Magh Mela of Prayagraj came to light after the confrontation between the administration and him on the day of Mauni Amavasya. On this day, lakhs of devotees come to take bath at Sangam bank but the administration said that due to crowd control and security, there is no special VIP protocol or separate permission on that day and everyone will have to follow the rules. The administration claims that Avimukteshwaranand and about 200 of his supporters went to the bathing place in a palanquin without prior permission and broke the barricades, causing problems for crowd management.

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India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with great pomp today on 26 January 2026. A grand parade was held on the duty road of Delhi, in which a beautiful glimpse of the country’s military strength, cultural diversity and progress was shown. The special attraction of this year’s parade was ‘Operation Sindoor’, a recent important and successful action of the Indian Army.

PM Modi became emotional after seeing the tableau

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became emotional during the parade. When the Indian Army helicopter carrying the flag of ‘Operation Sindoor’ passed over the duty path, PM Modi immediately stood up from his seat. Seeing this, it seemed that the memory of Operation Sindoor and his deep respect for the brave soldiers of the army are in his heart. He also informed the chief guests about this very carefully. He explained in detail about the bravery of the army and the cultural diversity of the country.

Air Force created ‘Operation Sindoor’ formation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa were present as chief guests. Indian Air Force jets also formed ‘Operation Sindoor’ formation in the parade, which was very impressive. The entire program showcased the story of the country’s unity, strength and development, and also celebrated 150 years of the song ‘Vande Mataram’. PM Modi being emotional and standing touched everyone’s heart. There is an atmosphere of pride and enthusiasm across the country today. This parade not only showcased the strength of the army but also showed how India always remembers its martyrs and brave soldiers.

Theme of main parade based on Vande Mataram

The Integrated Command used in Operation Sindoor demonstrated. 29 aircraft including Sukhoi-Rafale participated. Sundown and MI-17 helicopters showered flowers on the duty path. Earlier, President Draupadi Murmu had hoisted the national flag and was given a 21-gun salute. After this, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was awarded Ashok Chakra. This ceremony lasted for about 90 minutes. This time the theme of the main parade was kept on Vande Mataram. During the parade, 30 tableaux were taken out on the duty path. It was based on the theme ‘Mantra of Independence-Vande Mataram and Mantra of Prosperity-Self-reliant India’.

The Congress on Republic Day on Monday (January 26) targeted the BJP over a controversy involving Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah, alleging that the ruling party is challenging the Constitution.

The main opposition party raised the question that why Vijay Shah has not been removed from the post of minister yet in the case of his alleged objectionable comments about Indian Army Colonel Sofia Qureshi and why was he given the responsibility of hoisting the national flag at the Republic Day function?

Vijay Shah hoisted the tricolor in Khandwa

In fact, on January 19, the Supreme Court had directed the state government to take a decision within two weeks on granting sanction to prosecute Vijay Shah for his controversial comments regarding Colonel Qureshi. Whereas Vijay Shah hoisted the national flag and took the ceremonial parade salute during the main function organized at the stadium ground of his home district Khandwa on Republic Day.

Jeetu Patwari surrounded

State Congress President Jitu Patwari participated in the Republic Day celebrations at the party’s Indore office. After this he told reporters, “Following the week-old instructions of the apex court, Shah should have been immediately removed from the post of minister, but the BJP made him hoist the flag on Republic Day. Through this, the Constitution is being challenged by the BJP.” Patwari said that resignation not being taken from Vijay Shah till now raises questions on the working style of the state Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Deputy CM Jagdish Deora maintained silence

When Congress raised questions about Vijay Shah hoisting the tricolor, Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Deora refused to comment. When asked for his reaction in this matter, he told reporters, “I think today only congratulations and good wishes should be taken on this occasion (Republic Day).” Deora said this after participating in the main function of Republic Day in Indore.

Comment was made on Colonel Sophia Qureshi

Let us tell you that last year, Vijay Shah came under criticism after a video was circulated on social media. In this video, he was seen allegedly making objectionable remarks against Colonel Qureshi.

Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has created history by doing a very big and special work on the Republic Day of 2026. He has become the first director from the Indian film industry to make a tableau for the Republic Day Parade. In the 77th Republic Day Parade, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali presented a special tableau on the theme of Bharat Gatha. This was a big and historic moment for Indian cinema on the national stage. When this Tableau passed through the duty path on January 26, it created a special history.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali presented ‘Bharat Gatha’
This was the first time that an Indian film director represented Indian cinema at the country’s biggest national festival. Through this table, cinema was described as an important part of India’s storytelling tradition, which has the power to take our age-old stories to the whole world.

In this tableau created under the Bharat Gatha, cinema is shown not just as an art or entertainment, but as a powerful part of India’s old storytelling tradition. This tradition started from folklore and epics and reached the global language of theatre, music and finally cinema. In Bharat Gatha, cinema has been shown as a medium which conveys the stories, thoughts and feelings of India across generations and places.

What did Sanjay Leela Bhansali say?
On this occasion, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, ‘It is a great honor for me to represent Indian cinema and creator community in the Republic Day Parade under the Bharat Gatha theme. Preparing this tableau in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is a salute to India’s old stories and the power of retelling them through cinema. It also reflects the vision of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji to take Indian stories to the world and present cinema as the strongest cultural voice of India.

Everyone considered Bhansali’s presence perfect. He is counted among those select filmmakers of today’s era who carry forward the legacy of stalwarts like Raj Kapoor, V. Shantaram and Mehboob Khan. In today’s cinema, Bhansali is such a storyteller whose films have grandeur, connection with roots and deep cultural identity. Through Bharat Gatha, the Republic Day Parade once again showed how important cinema is in India’s storytelling tradition. This modern medium conveys the soul of India’s age-old stories to the whole world.

India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day on Monday (26 January 2026) with full enthusiasm and patriotism. On this historic occasion, US President Donald Trump, while wishing the people of India, mentioned the historical relations between the two countries. Donald Trump said, ‘On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I heartily congratulate the Government and people of India on your 77th Republic Day. As the world’s oldest and largest democracy, the United States and India share a historic relationship.

America, Russia, China congratulated India

Many countries including America, Russia, China congratulated India on the occasion of 77th Republic Day. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America and India have a historic and strong bond, which has become more extensive and influential over time. He said that the partnership between the two countries is playing an important role not only at the bilateral level, but also in maintaining peace in the entire Indo-Pacific region and dealing with global challenges.

Best wishes to the people of India: Bhutan

Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobgay issued a message wishing India a happy 77th Republic Day. And wrote, ‘I join the people of Bhutan in extending warm and heartfelt greetings to the Government and people of India on this happy Republic Day. The occasion honors the country’s rich journey and the spirit that continues to inspire generations, while also reflecting the shared values ​​and deep ties between our two countries.’

Russia gave good wishes in different languages

The Russian Embassy extended greetings on the 77th Republic Day in different languages. The Russian Embassy said, ‘India is a place where old understandings and dreams of the future go hand in hand. India has shown the world that diversity is not a weakness but its greatest strength. The Republic of India is based on belief in the dignity of every human being.

India and China are good neighbors: Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping also congratulated India on its 77th Republic Day. He described India and China as good neighbours, friends and partners. He said, ‘India-China relations are continuously improving and developing. Which is in line with the fundamental interests of both the countries and their people.