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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.

Red Fort to be shut for public from July 21 to Independence Day: ASI

The Red Fort will be shut for the public from July 21 to August 15 till the Independence Day celebrations are over, according to an order from the Archaeological Society of India.

R-Day violence: Court grants bail to 2 men accused of damaging Red Fort

A Delhi court on Monday granted bail to two men arrested in a case filed by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) alleging their complicity in damaging of heritage Red Fort

Red Fort violence: Deep Sidhu arrested again in connection with FIR by ASI

This is in connection to the damage to public property during the farmers' tractor parade on Republic Day at Red Fort

Red Fort violence: Court grants bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu

A Delhi court has granted bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu, who was arrested in connection with the Red Fort violence on Republic Day

Krishna Janmabhoomi: Fresh plea seeking digging in Agra's Red Fort filed

A fresh plea has been filed in the Mathura mosque land case, seeking the court's directions to ASI or any other competent authority to dig out Lord Krishna's sculpture buried at the Red Fort in Agra

Security deployment is 'adequate' at Delhi's Red Fort: Govt

Security is "adequate" at Delhi's Red Fort and it is guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Tourism and Culture Minister Prahlad Patel said on Tuesday

Delhi court sends actor-activist Deep Sidhu to 14-day judicial custody

This is in connection with the Red Fort violence on the Republic Day

R-Day violence was not due to intelligence failure, says Delhi Police chief

Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava alleged that the farmers protesting the three agri laws had betrayed their trust by not following pre-decided routes during the tractor parade

R-Day violence: Man seen swinging swords at Red Fort arrested

The man was allegedly seen swinging swords with the intent of "motivating" and "energising" protesters at Red Fort during the violence on Republic Day

Deep Sidhu taken to Red Fort to recreate vandalism scene on Republic Day

On Tuesday, Sidhu was sent to seven-day police custody by a city court

Amid row with Twitter, Prasad says social media firms must abide by our law

In Rajya Sabha, minister says Twitter's double standards will not work

Had no bad intentions, went to Red Fort as everyone went there: Deep Sidhu

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch questioned Sidhu on Wednesday about his whereabouts and acts at the Red Fort on January 26

Farmers' protest LIVE: 'Rail Roko' across India on Feb 18, says agri union

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: 'Agitating farmers were not aiming at any change in power at the Centre', said Rakesh Tikait

Delhi court sends actor-activist Deep Sidhu to 7-day police custody

This is in connection with the Red Fort violence on Republic Day during farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new agri laws

Losing the farm plot

Extreme responses weaken the govt's case

Red Fort to remain shut till further notice: Archaeological Survey of India

The Red Fort will remain shut till further notice as a measure against the spread of avian influenza, according to an order issued by the Archaeological Survey of India. The iconic site has been closed for visitors since January 19 after the district administration wrote to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) requesting it to shut the monument to restrict the spread of the disease. The site was also shut from January 22 to January 26 in view of Republic Day and was scheduled to open the following day when people from across the city get an opportunity to view tableaux from the Republic Day celebrations on display at the Red Fort premises for 15 days. However, on January 26, a section of agitating farmers entered the monument and climbed on to the ramparts. Soon after the ASI announced that the site will be shut for all visitors till January 31 and cited bird flu behind the decision. As per order received from the District Magistrate (Central)-cum-District Disaster Management .

Farm stir at the crossroads as west Uttar Pradesh is the new battleground

In Ghazipur, where BKU leader Rakesh Tikait has been staging the protests, the farmers have dug in following reports that he might be arrested for his alleged role in inciting the protesters on Jan 26

Delhi Police conducts raids in Jalandhar over vandalism at Red Fort

This is in connection with vandalism at the Red Fort during the Kisan tractor rally organised in protest against the new farm laws on Republic Day