India, Jan. 29 -- Several traffic restrictions will be in place across New Delhi on Thursday in view of the Beating Retreat ceremony and illumination events near Vijay Chowk, along Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block, South Block and the Parliament House.

New Delhi Traffic police on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to the advisory, traffic restrictions will be in place from 2 pm to 9.30 pm on January 29 to facilitate the Beating Retreat ceremony as a part of the Republic Day celebrations.

"In view of the Beating Retreat Ceremony on January 29, 2026, special traffic arrangements have been made. Kindly follow the advisory," the post said.

Delhi traffic police also urged commuters to p...