Where will the national anthem be played, is it necessary to stand for the national anthem or not? Home Ministry has issued a big order

New guidelines have been issued regarding Vande Mataram, according to the new guidelines of the Union Home Ministry, it will not be mandatory to stand for Vande Mataram in cinema halls, but the entire national anthem with 6 verses will be played in government programs or schools. A note regarding this has been issued to…

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‘Disrespect to LoP’: Cong slams center over Rahul Gandhi’s 3rd-row seating at R-Day Parade. What does the protocol say?

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday targeted the Center over the seating of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in the third row during the 77th Republic Day celebrations held in the national capital on Monday. Gogoi called it disrespectful to the constitutional position of the…

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EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen dons Banarasi brocade bandhgala at Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi: At India’s Republic Day 2026 parade in the national capital, where celebrations met a patriotic spirit, with tradition walking hand-in-hand, fashion also emerged as a quiet yet powerful form of diplomacy. Among the chief guests in attendance, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a striking statement by donning a…

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IAF Rafales, Sukhois’ Sindoor formation marks Republic Day fly-past over Kartavya Path — watch pilot’s eye-view

On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday delivered a breathtaking aerial display over Delhi’s Kartavya Path. The stunning spectacle featured several distinct formations, including the Arjan, Varuna, Vajraang, Vijay, and a specialized Operation Sindoor tribute. As the Republic Day ceremonies concluded, the IAF’s fly-past served as…

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Republic Day must go beyond parades: Mehbooba Mufti – ‘Institutions meant to protect India being weaponised’

Republic Day 2026: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that the Republic Day should not be limited to parades and speeches, but should also ensure the upholding of the Constitution of the country. “Republic Day must be more than parades and speeches. 15 August 1947 gave us freedom from colonial rule,…

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Republic Day 2026: When does India display the 21-gun salute honour? A look at the history and significance

Republic Day 2026: India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day today, marking the anniversary of when the Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950 and officially established the country as a Sovereign Democratic Republic. The Republic Day parade will commence at 9.30 am and be broadcast on the state-run DoorDarshan (DD) channels, and…

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