Bangladesh, Jan. 26 -- India marked the 77th anniversary of its Republic Day with an elaborate military and cultural parade in New Delhi, using the high-profile occasion to project strategic confidence, national unity, and a carefully balanced foreign policy amid shifting global power dynamics. The celebrations, held along the ceremonial avenue stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to the National War Memorial, combined traditional pageantry with a strong emphasis on advanced military capabilities and international engagement.

One of the most notable highlights of this years parade was the first public display of Indias Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense system. Mounted on mobile launch vehicles and showcased before domestic audiences an...