India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day with a colorful parade displaying its military might and cultural diversity at a ceremony on a boulevard in the heart of country’s capital.

The celebration parade will have the newly-elected Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, as the Chief Guest.

President Droupadi Murmu to lead the nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day from Kartavya Path. The ceremony will see 31 Tableaux and a cultural performance by 5,000 artists.

India was declared a sovereign republic by the country's first Governor-General, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari on January 26, 1950, at 10:18 AM.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest at India’s 76th Republic Day, lauds PM Modi’s commitment to poverty alleviation and marginalized communities, calling it an ’inspiration.’ His visit highlights the enduring ties between India and Indonesia and marks a significant diplomatic moment.

India’s first Republic Day: The country tasted freedom on August 15, 1947, but the dream of becoming an independent and sovereign republic was fulfilled on January 26, 1950. This was the day when the Constitution of India came into effect and the country celebrated its first Republic Day.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed for a photo before their meeting at the Hyderabad House on January 25, 2025. They met ahead of the Republic Day parade, which took place at Kartavya Path on January 26 in New Delhi, India. Source: SIPA USA / Hindustan Times/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA

Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto flew to India on Thursday to become the chief guest of New Delhi’s 76th Republic Day.

India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a colorful parade, fighter jet formations and motorbike stunts. The president of Indonesia was the guest of honor.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto watched India's 76th Republic-Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path on Sunday, joining a select group of global leaders to have graced the nation's bigge