Sat Jan 25 23:30:15 IST 2025: ## India Celebrates Republic Day 2025 with Nationwide Festivities and Honours

**New Delhi, January 26, 2025** – India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day today with nationwide fervor, marking the anniversary of the nation becoming a sovereign republic in 1950. Celebrations are underway across the country, with heightened security measures in place. Over 700 security personnel have been deployed at 23 checkpoints in [location unspecified, likely a major city], reflecting a nationwide security boost for the event.

This year’s celebrations are also marked by the conferring of prestigious awards. Among the notable honours, Jharkhand’s Mahavir Yadav has been awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to Nagpuri music. Several police officers, including 17 from Uttar Pradesh, are receiving bravery awards for their roles in encounters with notorious criminals. Another recipient of a bravery award, Humayun Bhat [details omitted for brevity], is being recognized for exceptional courage in the line of duty. These awards highlight the contributions of ordinary citizens and law enforcement personnel to the nation.

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