Sun Jan 26 08:10:07 UTC 2025: ## India Celebrates Republic Day with Grand Parade and Indonesian President as Chief Guest

**New Delhi, India** – India marked its 76th Republic Day with a spectacular parade along Kartavya Path in Delhi today. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto served as the chief guest for the event, joined by 10,000 special guests representing excellence in various fields and beneficiaries of government schemes.

The 90-minute parade, beginning at 10:30 am, showcased India’s cultural diversity and military might. Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced the day by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tribute to fallen soldiers.

This year’s parade featured tableaux from 16 states and union territories, and 10 central government ministries and departments, all reflecting the theme “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Development). A breathtaking flypast concluded the event, featuring 40 aircraft and helicopters from the Indian Air Force, including Rafale, Su-30, and Jaguar fighter jets.

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