New Delhi: India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day on Monday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the day. In a post on X, he said, “Best wishes on Republic Day. May this occasion add renewed energy and enthusiasm in our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat.”At the celebrations on the Kartavya Path, India will display its development journey, cultural diversity and military might, including newly-raised units and mock-ups of major weapon systems deployed during Operation Sindoor.The overarching theme of this year’s event is 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’. With PTIUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends R-Day greeting to IndiaJanuary 26, 2026 8:21 amNew York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wished India on Republic Day, as he appreciated Quad cooperation between the countries on defence and other fronts. He said that the US-India relationship delivers “real results” for the two countries through close cooperation on defence, energy, critical minerals and for the Indo-Pacific region through the Quad. The US leader extended a special message to India on the country’s Republic Day. “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day,” Rubio said on Sunday. PTIIndian diaspora celebrates R-Day in SingaporeJanuary 26, 2026 8:18 amSingapore: Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule led the Indian diaspora community in celebrating the 77th Republic Day event at the chancery here. Ambule read the President’s address and congratulated over 1,200 members of the community, who gathered for the event. Students from the Indian schools performed cultural dances played to traditional music while patriotic songs were played to full applause by the guests. Team members of the Sarang helicopter squad, who are here for the Singapore Airshow next week, joined the Indian community at the chancery. PTIDelhi Police on high alert with over 30,000 personnel, AI surveillance for Republic DayJanuary 26, 2026 8:14 amNew Delhi: The Delhi Police are on high alert with over 30,000 personnel deputed citywide in a multi-layered security net for the Republic Day celebrations, officials said. Around 10,000 police personnel are stationed in the New Delhi district alone, which contains the ceremonial parade route and high-security zones, they say. Additional Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahala said, “For the safety and security of Republic Day celebrations, approximately 10,000 police personnel are deployed in the New Delhi area. Pickets, barricades and all standard operating procedures are in place.” PTI