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Independence Day 2025: Here's a list of what's open and closed today

As the nation gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, many private and government services will remain unavailable on this gazetted holiday

79th Independence Day: When and where to watch the parade, PM Modi's speech

The celebrations will highlight the nation's steady rise as a prosperous, secure, and confident India, and reaffirm its resolve to move forward on the path of progress

Delhi Metro to start services at 4am on Independence Day for Red Fort event

The Delhi Metro will begin operations at 4 am on all lines on August 15 to facilitate special guests, invitees, and the public attending the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort, officials said on Wednesday. Trains will run at a frequency of 30 minutes till 6 am, after which the regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a statement. Those holding bona fide invitation cards issued by the Ministry of Defence for the ceremony will be provided special QR tickets by the DMRC for travel to and from the venue. The Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Delhi Gate stations are the nearest to the Red Fort. The Ministry of Defence will reimburse the DMRC for the cost of such travel, the statement added.

7 police personnel punished as dummy bomb goes undetected in Red Fort drill

According to Delhi Police, seven police personnel, including constables and head constables, deployed for the security of the Red Fort, have been suspended 'due to negligence' in security

SC trashes plea by woman who asks top court to give her Red Fort back

The petition was filed by Sultana Begum, who said she was the widow of Bahadur Shah Zafar's great-grandson. She claimed her family lost the Red Fort after the 1857 revolt

Taj Mahal top earning ASI monument via ticket sales from FY20 to FY24: Govt

The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra earned the "highest income" through the sale of tickets among the ASI-protected monuments from FY19-20 to FY23-24, according to data shared by the government. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat shared the data in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha. He was asked the amount that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has received from selling entry tickets to various monuments in the last five years, year-wise and monument-wise; and the monuments that have received the highest income through selling entry tickets in the last five years. In his response, the minister shared the data in a tabular form for cycles of financial years ranging from FY19-20 to FY23-24. According to the data, Taj Mahal earned the top slot for all five years. The Mughal-era architectural wonder was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jehan in the 17th century and it is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. In FY19-20, the Agra Fort in Agra

India's skilled workforce can play key role in global job market: PM Modi

In July, the Union Budget announced a set of five schemes at a cost of Rs 2 trillion for skilling and employment as part of the Prime Minister's package

Rahul 1st LoP in 10 yrs to attend I-Day event; made to sit in 2nd last row

Senior Congress leader and LoP, Rahul Gandhi, sat with Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh in the second-last row

PM Modi urges youth to lead in semiconductors, gaming industry growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is currently training a skilled workforce of 85,000 professionals in semiconductor chip design across 113 academic institutions

'It is very sad, flag not hoisted at Delhi CM's house': Sunita Kejriwal

On 78th Independence Day, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, expressed her sadness that the national flag was absent from their home due to her husband's imprisonment

Independence Day highlights: Ready to counter global challenges against India, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi Speech highlights: PM Modi stated it is a day to pay tribute to the countless people who made sacrifices and struggled for the country's freedom

Design in India, design for the world: PM Modi urges boost in manufacturing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of enhancing the quality of Indian products to ensure they meet global standards

India will bid to host 2036 Summer Olympics, says PM Modi in I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that after hosting the G20 summit in Delhi, India has proved that it can organise large-scale events

I-Day: PM Modi delivers longest-ever Red Fort speech at nearly 100 minutes

Before today's Independence Day speech, PM Modi's longest speech was made in 2016 celebrations of the I-Day, lasting 96 minutes

1.4 bn Indians stand with Bangladesh amid violence against minorities: Modi

Amid the ongoing violence against Hindus and minority groups in Bangladesh, PM Narendra Modi said that India wishes that its neighbouring countries always 'walk the path of prosperity and peace'

Narendra Modi delivers longest-ever Independence Day speech by an Indian PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered his longest Independence Day speech at 98 minutes as he addressed the country from the ramparts of historic Red Fort. Modi's Independence Day speeches average at 82 minutes longer than any other prime minister in India's history. His longest I-day speech before Thursday was 96 minutes in 2016 while his shortest speech was in 2017 when he spoke for around 56 minutes. On the 78th Independence Day, Modi also became the prime minister to hoist the tricolour on Independence Day and deliver a speech for the third highest time. Modi delivered his first Independence Day speech in 2014, which lasted for 65 minutes. His speech in 2015 lasted for about 88 minutes. This was Modi's 11th address as PM and his first after taking charge for a third term. In 2018, Modi addressed from the ramparts of the Red Fort for 83 minutes. Subsequently, in 2019, he spoke for nearly 92 minutes, which was his second-longest to date. In 2020 Modi's I-day addr

Independence Day: 'My work not for applause' -PM's top quotes from Red Fort

Independence Day 2024: Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi shared a roadmap for India's progress to make it 'viksit' (developed) by 2047

75,000 new medical seats to be added in next five years, says PM Modi

On the occasion of 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his government's commitment to reforms extends beyond the financial sectors alone

India only G20 nation to achieve climate targets ahead of schedule: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unfurled the national flag for the 11th time in a row from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, and asserted that India's 140 crore citizens can achieve the goal of a prosperous and developed country if they walk shoulder to shoulder with united resolve. He said his government has worked to break the mindset of living with status quo by rolling out big reforms aimed at changing the lives of of the middle class and the poor. The commitment to reforms is the blueprint for growth and is not borne of any political compulsion but the dedication to nation first. In this context, Modi noted the growth strength of the banking sector, which he added has powered the progress in every sector. In his address on the country's 78th Independence Day, Modi said it is a day to pay tribute to the countless people who made sacrifices and struggled for the country's freedom. "The country is indebted to them," he said. The surge in cases of such ...

'There is outrage': PM speaks on women's safety amid Kolkata case protests

On Independence Day, PM Modi addressed the nation and spoke about the burning issue of women's safety and said that all stakeholders need to take it seriously