The programme concluded with a patriotic song performance by playback singer Jagat Varma, which added a cultural and celebratory touch to the Republic Day event
26 January,2026 11:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Indian Air Force (IAF) put up a spectacular flying display at Kartavya Path, featuring several formations including Operation Sindoor, Arjan, Varuna, Vajraang and Vijay. A total of 29 aircraft took part in the flypast, comprising 16 fighter jets, four transport aircraft and nine helicopters, operating from five different air bases
26 January,2026 07:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1769420716478_d.png "RSS General Secretary calls for protecting Constitution and Tricolour")
RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said Republic Day is a time to protect India’s Constitution, national flag, and spiritual heritage. He urged citizens to fulfil national duties, serve society with compassion, and praised the government for playing “Vande Mataram” during the celebrations
26 January,2026 06:33 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan was addressing the official Republic Day 2026 function after unfurling the national flag when Madhvi Jadhav, a staffer from the forest department, interrupted the speech and sought an explanation for the absence of Ambedkar’s name
26 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
