Republic Day is a national holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of India and the country's transition to a republic which came into effect on 26 January 1950.. The constitution replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India, thus turning the nation from a dominion into a republic, following its …

5 days ago · To understand Republic Day, let’s go back to a time when India was still under British rule. India gained independence on August 15, 1947, but it didn’t have its own set of laws or ...

2 days ago · Sukarno, Indonesia’s first president and the leader of the country’s independence struggle, was the chief guest at India’s first Republic Day celebration in 1950. Thousands of men and women in colorful costumes played marches, performed traditional dances and pulled motorbike stunts during the 90-minute parade.

5 days ago · Republic Day is a national holiday celebrated annually on January 26 to commemorate the entry into force of the Constitution of India in 1950. The armed forces and the states of India, as well as others, participate in an elaborate parade in New Delhi.

6 days ago · In 2025, India will celebrate 76th Republic Day, as India completed 75 full years as a democratic republic. To break it down, anniversaries mark the completion of a period or a year, signalling ...

4 days ago · January 26th is celebrated as Republic Day in India, marking the date in 1950 when the Indian Constitution was adopted. This historic event symbolizes the nation's transition to a Sovereign ...

4 days ago · Republic Day 2025: Republic Day in India is a national observance that marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950.This year, India will mark its 76th Republic Day, being observed on Sunday, January 26, 2025, under the theme “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Legacy and Progress), which will highlight India’s rich cultural legacy and hopes for a ...

3 days ago · The first Republic Day parade of India at the Irwin Amphitheatre. Image Courtesy: Homai Vyarawalla/@IndiaHistorypic/X. Today, India’s Constitution is known to be the world’s longest; it consists of 145,000 words. In comparison, the United States’ Constitution is …

3 days ago · Republic Day 2025 Highlights: India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, (January 26) with grandeur and pride as President Droupadi Murmu hoisted the flag at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.The day was marked by a vibrant display of India's cultural diversity and military strength, with a stunning parade featuring captivating tableaux, marching contingents, and special performances.

3 days ago · The tableau is a “magnificent celebration of India’s cultural diversity and creativity”, the ministry said on January 22, when a preview of the 76th Republic Day tableaux was held in Delhi ...