As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, Google marked the occasion with a special doodle that highlights the country’s progress in space science. The artwork honors the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its important contribution to scientific and technological growth.
The doodle shows a rocket taking off, along with images of satellites, planetary paths, and the Indian tricolour. These elements represent India’s rising strength in space exploration. It also points to ISRO’s recent achievements, including successful missions to the Moon and the Sun.
Celebrating the 77th Republic Day with this Google Doodle 💫
Dreaming, exploring, and reaching for the stars. From Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1 to Gaganyaan next, here’s to ISRO’s spirit of exploration. 🛰️✨ @isro pic.twitter.com/1Kfovdd5Ry— Google India (@GoogleIndia) January 26, 2026
Republic Day marks the day when India adopted its Constitution on January 26, 1950, officially becoming a sovereign democratic republic.
Republic Day Celebrations at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2026
The grand Republic Day celebrations started at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reached the venue to attend the ceremony.
This year’s chief guests are European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen.
‘Operation Sindoor’ in Focus on Republic Day 2026
This year’s celebrations are also highlighting ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The focus on the operation reflects the country’s military strength and its growing capabilities in the defence sector. Drone Shakti and Integrated Operation Centre, commemorating national victory during Operation Sindoor, displayed during the Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path in Delhi
77th #RepublicDay🇮🇳 | Drone Shakti and Integrated Operation Centre, commemorating national victory during Operation Sindoor, displayed during the Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path in Delhi
(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/2HpEdHaWg2
— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2026
