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I-Day celebrations: Delhi Metro to continue operations; DMRC bars parking

Along with the restrictions imposed by DMRC, Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday also issued an advisory related to the routes that will remain close on Independence Day

Where did Nehru unfurl the Tricolour on August 15, 1947? Not the Red Fort

Where did Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru unfurl the Tricolour for the first time after India attained independence on August 15 1947? Find out here

India at 75: How was August 15 chosen as India's Independence Day?

From 1930 till 1947, India celebrated January 26 as its Independence Day. It was changed to August 15 in 1947. Here is why

Red Fort, areas in vicinity declared 'no kite flying zone' ahead of I-Day

The Delhi Police on Friday designated a five-kilometre radius around the historic Red Fort as a "no kite flying zone'' till Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the tricolour at the Mughal era monument on Independence Day. The city police took to Twitter to inform about the development. "As a security measure, Red Fort & the 5 KM radius around the monument is declared as a No Kite Flying Zone', till the flag-hoisting ceremony & the Hon'ble Prime Minister's address to the Nation on August 15," it tweeted. Earlier last month, the Delhi Police commissioner had issued an order prohibiting the flying of aerial objects like paragliders, hang gliders, and hot air balloons, ahead of Independence Day celebrations. The order will remain in force in the national capital till August 16 for security reasons. According to the order, it has been reported that certain criminal, anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, ...

Delhi: VP Naidu flags off Tiranga Bike Rally for MPs from Red Fort

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu along with Union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Piyush Goyal flagged off Tiranga Bike Rally for MPs from Red Fort on Tuesday

Mandir, masjid, truth, reconciliation

That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can't be changed, but we can't deny the wrongs of the past, either, before we consider reconciliation

PM Narendra Modi's address on Guru Tegh Bahadur's anniversary: Highlights

Guru Tegh Bahadur's Birth Anniversary: The sacrifice of the Sikh Guru has inspired generations of Indians to live and die to protect the dignity of their culture, for its honor and respect, Modi said

India never posed threat to any nation; has followed Sikh Gurus' ideals: PM

India has never posed a threat to any country or society and it thinks for the welfare of the entire world even today amid global conflicts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday

Live: India following ideals of Sikh gurus, says Modi at Red Fort event

Live news updates: Speech comes after communal clashes near a mosque in Delhi locality.

PM Modi to address 400th Parkash Purab celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the gathering and also release a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion

PM Modi breaks from tradition, to address nation from Red Fort after sunset

PM Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort on Thursday night to mark the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur

PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort on Parkash Purab of Tegh Bahadur

This programme on the 400th Parkash Purab (birth anniversary) of Sikh guru Tegh Bahadur is being organised as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Republic Day: Red Fort to remain shut for visitors from January 22-26

The Delhi Police took to Twitter to inform the citizens

100 cr doses: India's largest khadi tricolour to be displayed at Red Fort

To mark the completion of administering of 100 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses, the largest khadi tricolour in the country will be displayed

Tunnel reaching Red Fort discovered at Delhi Legislative Assembly

A tunnel-like structure was discovered at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Thursday.

Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort as India celebrates 75th I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unfurled the Tricolour to mark the nation's 75th Independence Day at the historic Red Fort here

Heavy security cover across Delhi amid 75th Independence Day celebrations

A hawk-eyed vigil will be maintained across the national capital on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday with a multi-layered security cover in place at the historic Red Fort

Independence Day: Preparations afoot for flag hoisting ceremony at Red Fort

Preparations were underway for the national flag hoisting ceremony on Sunday at Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of 75th Independence Day

Multi-layered security arrangements at Red Fort for Independence Day

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place to secure the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday. The security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos, kite catchers, canine units and sharpshooters on high-rise buildings, has been placed around the Mughal-era fort, and adherence to social distancing norms will be must like last year due to the Covid pandemic. According to the police, anti-drone systems have also been installed at the Red Fort in view of the recent terror attack at IAF station in Jammu airport where Pakistan-based terrorists used drones to strike the vital installation for the first time. India's Olympic contingent will be at the Red Fort as special guests on August 15. Over 350 cameras have been installed and their footage is being monitored round the clock through two-police control rooms situated in and around the Red Fort area, police said. There will be around

PM to invite Olympic contingent to Red Fort as special guests on Aug 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will invite India's Olympic contingent to the Red Fort as special guests on August 15 when he will deliver his eighth straight independence day speech.