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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know News India Times (January 31, 2026 - February 6, 2026) February 6, 2026 16 India’s 77th Republic Day Glimpses From India’s 77th Republic Day Parade I n his typical fashion, India’s tech-savvy Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on the grand pa- rade of January 26, 2026, the 77th Republic Day of In- dia, on X, befitting a modern, leader with a penchant for talking frequently to his citi- zens through social media - “India celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride. The magnificent parade at Kartavya Path showcased the strength of our democracy, the richness of our heritage and the unity that binds our nation togeth- er,” PMModi said. Seen on these pages are scenes from the Parade from Government of India sources as well as social media, show- ing examples of India’s armed forces, their heavy duty armor on land and in the air, as well as the special guests invited to the Parade as is the tradition. This year the special guests were President of the Euro- pean Commission Ursula von der Leyden, and European Council President Antonio Costa.