Republic Day 2025, Jan. 26 -- The 2025 Republic Day parade ended with the release of hundreds of tricolour balloons on January 26, 2025. This came after a final display by the Indian Air Force's Arka Formation, comprising of C-130 ac in lead with two C-295s. Group Captain Abhishek Tripathi pilot at Rafael executed 'victory roll' in sky, the last aerial performance by the Indian Air Force.

The Republic Day parade started at 10:30 am. The 90-minute ceremony commenceed with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he led the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.

This Republic Day saw more than 18 marching contingents, 31 tableaux, and over 5,000 artistes participate i...