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  Beating Retreat: President Murmu, PM Modi attend event to mark end of 77th Republic Day celebrations

  India | January 29, 2026 21:13 IST

  The ceremony typically features performances by army, navy and air force bands, playing patriotic tunes and marches, along with precise marching drills by troops in synchronized formations.

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  Delhi traffic advisory issued for Beating Retreat full dress rehearsal today: Check routes to avoid

  Delhi | January 27, 2026 6:55 IST

  Delhi traffic advisory: The advisory further stated that Kartavya Path, between Vijay Chowk and the Rafi Marg-Kartavya Path crossing, will also remain closed to traffic.

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  Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Beating Retreat rehearsals today: Check routes to avoid

  Delhi | January 22, 2026 9:19 IST

  New Delhi will witness significant traffic curbs due to the Beating Retreat rehearsal at Vijay Chowk. Multiple roads and roundabouts will remain closed from 4 pm to 6.30 pm. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to follow alternate routes to avoid congestion and delays.

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  Beating Retreat Ceremony, showcasing grandeur of India's military traditions at Vijay Chowk

  News | January 29, 2025 19:07 IST

  Beating Retreat Ceremony, showcasing grandeur of India's military traditions at Vijay Chowk

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  Beating Retreat Ceremony, showcasing grandeur of India's military traditions, concludes | WATCH

  Delhi | January 29, 2025 21:18 IST

  Beating Retreat ceremony marks the formal end of the Republic Day celebrations.

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  What is the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony and what's its significance in Republic Day celebrations?

  Explainers | January 29, 2025 16:58 IST

  Beating Retreat ceremony: To facilitate citizens, ease in information and access to witness the various events on Republic Day—booking tickets, getting the location of the seating and parking arrangements, etc.—a comprehensive mobile App has been developed.

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  Delhi traffic advisory issued for Beating Retreat ceremony today: Check list of routes to avoid

  Delhi | January 29, 2025 9:19 IST

  Delhi traffic advisory: Because of Beating Retreat ceremony, the traffic will be affected from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM on Wednesday and police have advised people to avoid routes around Vijay Chowk and the New Delhi area.

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  Traffic advisory issued for Beating Retreat rehearsals on Jan 27, 28 | Check restrictions, routes

  Delhi | January 26, 2025 18:19 IST

  The traffic advisory notified that Vijay Chowk will remain closed for general traffic from 2 pm to 9.30 pm on January 27 and January 28. Here are routes you should avoid.

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  R-Day celebration: BSF jawans display thrilling customary performance at Attari-Wagah border | WATCH

  India | January 26, 2025 17:28 IST

  The Border Security Force (BSF) officials organised a customary national flag-hoisting ceremony at the Attari-Wagah Border in Punjab.

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  President Murmu, PM Modi attend Beating Retreat ceremony to conclude R-Day celebrations

  India | January 29, 2024 17:50 IST

  Traffic had been restricted on Kartavya Path between Vijay Chowk and 'C' hexagon with commuters being advised to take alternative routes like Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aurobindo Marg, Madrasa T-Point, Lodhi Road, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, and Minto Road.

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  Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for 'Beating Retreat Ceremony' | Check routes to avoid

  Delhi | January 29, 2024 11:29 IST

  The 'Beating Retreating' ceremony on Monday will mark the culmination of 75th Republic Day celebrations. In view of this, the Delhi Police has released an advisory outlining road diversions, closures, and parking arrangements around Vijay Chowk.

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  Beating Retreat: Why is this time's Beating Retreat programme special?

  News | January 29, 2023 19:00 IST

  President Draupadi Murmu and PM Modi attend the Beating Retreat Samaroh at Vijay Chowk.

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  Beating Retreat ceremony 2023: India's biggest drone show mesmerises spectators | DETAILS

  India | January 29, 2023 19:33 IST

  Beating Retreat ceremony 2023: For the first time, a 3-D anamorphic projection will be done on the facade of North Block and South Block during the grand event at Vijay Chowk on Sunday, the Defence Ministry said.

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  R-Day 2022: Military bands play 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' at Beating Retreat Ceremony | Watch

  India | January 29, 2022 20:31 IST

  A centuries-old military tradition, Beating the Retreat dates back to the days when troops disengaged from a battle at sunset.

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  Beating Retreat: Drones, foot-tapping music mark end of R-Day celebrations

  India | December 15, 2022 15:29 IST

  Beating Retreat is a centuries-old military tradition dating from the days when troops disengaged from the battle at sunset. As soon as the buglers sounded the retreat, the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield.

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  Clear sky in Delhi during 'Beating Retreat' ceremony: IMD

  India | January 29, 2022 16:52 IST

  Beating Retreat ceremony that takes place on January 29, annually, is a centuries-old military tradition dating from the days when troops disengaged from battle at sunset.

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  Beating Retreat ceremony today: 1,000 drones to light up sky to mark end of R-Day celebrations

  India | January 29, 2022 7:29 IST

  At a demonstration of the Drone presentation on Friday, Union Minister of State Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, interacted with the Botlab StartUp team members at his residence including Tanmay Bunkar, Sarita Ahlawat, Sujit Rana, Mohit Sharma, Harshit Batra, Kunal Meena and others.

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  What is the difference between Republic Day and Independence Day?

  Lifestyle | January 25, 2022 18:21 IST

  On Republic Day, the President of India, who is the first citizen of the country attends the event and unfurls the flag. It is celebrated at Rajpath in the national capital followed by parades, a tableau of the states, artillery display, etc.

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  Why controversy over Gandhi's 'favourite' hymn being dropped from Beating Retreat is misplaced

  India | January 26, 2022 7:12 IST

  India is not alone in continuously evolving its decade-old tradition of the Beating Retreat ceremony, UK's Beating Retreat Ceremony in 2001 included the theme music for "Star Wars" film. In 2006, the UK had included tunes from “The Gladiator” in its ceremony.

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  COVID: Entry of public at Wagah border retreat ceremony suspended again

  India | January 06, 2022 10:30 IST

  The entry was resumed last November after being remained suspended for 20 months because of COVID.