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72nd Independence Day: PM Narendra Modi to address nation from Red Fort, may launch health scheme

PM Modi is likely to announce the launch of the world's largest government-funded healthcare programme, called the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme.

Aug 15, 2018, 06:44 AM IST

SWAT teams, snipers and kite-catchers: Delhi turns into a fortress this Independence Day

While 70,000 cops have been deployed across the city, kite-catchers too have been employed after last year's incident when a black kite landed close to the podium where PM Modi was making his speech.

Aug 14, 2018, 22:44 PM IST

All you need to know before taking Delhi Metro, DTC on Independence Day

Security in the city has been tightened ahead of Independence Day celebrations.

Aug 14, 2018, 21:02 PM IST

Fly high with PM Modi: Narendra kites a big hit on eve of Independence Day

Traders say business has been good and kites with faces of known personalities have been a major hit among buyers.

Aug 14, 2018, 20:21 PM IST

Those attending Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort to get a special gift this year

The branding of the fan appropriately highlights the collaboration through a sticker pasted on the stem/ handle of the Hand fan which states: 'I am a fan of Tribes India'.

Aug 14, 2018, 18:10 PM IST

How Independence Day will be celebrated at Red Fort this year: All you need to know

The Guard of Honour contingent for the Prime Minister will consist of one officer and 24 men each from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police. 

Aug 14, 2018, 17:35 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech: When and where to watch

PM Narendra Modi will address the nation on the occasion of India's 72nd Independence Day.

Aug 14, 2018, 16:14 PM IST

Dalmia group 'adopts' Red Fort at Rs 5 crore per year; Congress questions government

Dalmia group has joined 'monument mitras' from other various private sector companies to look after the operations and the maintenance of Red Fort for the next five years.

Apr 28, 2018, 16:55 PM IST

Republic Day 2018: These songs will reignite spirit of patriotism

This Republic Day, top off your playlist with some of these nest patriotic songs. 

Jan 25, 2018, 13:43 PM IST

Top LeT terrorist, suspected behind Red Fort terror attack in 2000, arrested

Top Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist Bilal Ahmad Kawa, suspected behind the Red Fort terror attack in 2000, has been arrested by authorities on Wednesday evening. 

Jan 10, 2018, 22:46 PM IST

Traitors built Red Fort too, will Narendra Modi stop hoisting flag there: Asaduddin Owaisi

BJP leader Sangeet Som was trolled on Twitter on Monday over his controversial comment calling the Taj Mahal a "blot" on Indian culture and history.

Oct 16, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

Festivals should inspire us to do something for society, nation: PM Narendra Modi

Festivals like Dussehra should not be a mere source of entertainment but also inspire us and give us the resolve to do something for society and the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday.

Sep 30, 2017, 20:45 PM IST

Taxi driver rapes 23-yr-old woman at park in Red Fort

A 30-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman at a park near Red Fort, the police said on Wednesday.

Sep 14, 2017, 00:53 AM IST

Spectacular! Indian missions lit up in colours of National Flag - See pics

PM Modi on Tuesday reached out to strife-hit Kashmiris, saying abuses and bullets will not resolve their problems but embracing them will.

Aug 15, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti welcomes PM Narendra Modi's remarks on Kashmir

In his Red Fort speech Modi said neither bullets nor abuses would resolve the Kashmir issue, it can only be resolved by embracing the people with love.

 

Aug 15, 2017, 17:56 PM IST

On 71st Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi vows to create a 'New India' by 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for a "New India" that will be free of casteism, communalism, terrorism and corruption as he urged those wielding the gun in J&K to join the mainstream so that the Kashmir problem is solved through "embrace".

Aug 15, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

When a black kite landed below Red Fort podium during PM Modi's I-Day speech

PM Narendra Modi's address to the nation on 71st Independence Day was briefly interrupted when a black kite landed below the podium at the historic Red Fort on Tuesday.

Aug 15, 2017, 13:13 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi keeps his promise, delivers shortest Independence-Day speech

PM Narendra Modi's speech on Tuesday from the historic Red Fort on India's 71st Independence Day was his shortest so far in the last four years.

Aug 15, 2017, 10:53 AM IST

PM Modi hoists tricolour at Red Fort to mark 70th Independence Day - WATCH full speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unfurled the national flag at the Red Fort to mark the 70th anniversary of India's Independence from the Colonial Rule.

Aug 15, 2017, 10:11 AM IST

On 70th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi urges youths to create a 'New India'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed 2017 a special year and urged the youths to take the country ahead with determination to create a “New India”.

Aug 15, 2017, 09:19 AM IST