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BJP's Information and Technology (IT) chief Amit Malviya even claimed on X that Rahul Gandhi didn't oblige even after President Droupadi Murmu reminded him twice in the 'At Home Reception' at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister questioned Rahul's solo act of defiance, pointing out that everyone from PM Modi to foreign dignitaries had worn it.

NEW DELHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of India's 77th Republic Day, describ.

India marked a historic moment on Republic Day as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was awarded the Ashok Chakra, the nation's highest peacetime gallantry honour. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award during the grand Republic Day ceremony, recognising Shukla's exceptional bravery and service to the country. Group Captain Shukla etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) and only the second Indian ever to travel to space. He flew to the ISS on June 25, 2025, as part of Axiom Space's AX mission, reviving India's human spaceflight legacy 41 years after the country's first astronaut ventured into space.

During the Republic Day celebrations, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Ashok Chakra on Group Captain Shukla.| India News

President Droupadi Murmu lead the celebrations from Kartavya Path, New Delhi, with the President of the European Council Mr Antonio Costa.

President Droupadi Murmu awards Ashoka Chakra to space pioneer Shubhanshu Shukla at Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.

China's President Xi Jinping extended Republic Day greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, describing India and China as "good neighbours, friends and partners."

Chinese President Xi Jinping also wished President Droupadi Murmu congratulations on the South Asian nation's Republic Day.

Republic Day 2026 parade live: The grand celebrations of the 77th Republic Day have begun. The parade commenced with the historic 21-gun salute, PM Modi and President Murmu have already arrived at the venue.

Wearing a vibrant red safa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his decade-old Republic Day tradition as he attended the 77th celebrations at Kartavya Path with President Droupadi Murmu and other dignitaries.