07:28⇢Victory Formation Roars Above Republic
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, with new focus on aerial displays featuring Rafale, Apache, Sukhoi-30, and other aircraft in victory formation (ABP Live, Jansatta, Times of India, Jagran). A record 5,000 artists performed simultaneously (Dainik Bhaskar). In crime coverage, police solved a Meerut murder case involving five family members (Aaj Tak). The President approved 93 gallantry awards, including Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra, for actions in Manipur and Kashmir (The Print).