Happy 77th Republic Day! 🇮🇳 Celebrations began with a flag-hoisting ceremony at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Auckland, in the presence of members of the Indian diaspora and the wider community. #RepublicDay #77thRepublicDay #RepublicDay2026 #IndianDiaspora #IndiaInNewZealand #MahatmaGandhiCentre #PrideOfIndia #UnityInDiversity 🇮🇳 | Indian Weekender

A video from the Republic Day 2026 flag-hoisting ceremony has triggered a wave of online criticism against IAS officer Tina Dabi, with social media users alleging that her salute was “directionless” and not in line with protocol. The clip, widely shared on X and Instagram, shows Dabi saluting moments after the national flag was unfurled. Several users questioned her posture and orientation during the salute, while others rushed to defend her, calling the outrage nitpicky and politically motivate

The Embassy of India in Bahrain held its official flag hoisting ceremony as part of the celebrations marking India’s Republic Day, bringing together members of the Indian community and embassy officials. #NewsofBahrain | News Of Bahrain