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Hauz Khas, Jantar Mantar restrict entry as 10 monuments undergo repair

Due to necessary renovation and conservation work, entry to several monuments in Delhi is temporarily restricted. Hauz Khas, Jantar Mantar, and Agrasen ki Baoli are experiencing visitor access limitations. Emergency structural work is taking place at Hauz Khas and Kotla Firoz Shah, while refurbishments are underway at Tughlaqabad Fort and…

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'How to Become an Assassin' to 'Lone Mujahid' Pocket Book: NIA chargesheet reveals how extremist literature was used to plot Red Fort blast

Red Fort Blast: The National Investigation Agency's chargesheet details the extremist literature allegedly accessed and used by the accused in the Red Fort blast case. One of the manuals allegedly contained guidance on explosives, weapons and covert tactics. The NIA has alleged that Umer Un Nabi orchestrated the activities of…

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The Battlegrounds of 1857: Visiting the Sites Where India's Uprising Was Suppressed and Forgotten

The Plaque Gets It WrongStand at the Bibighar well in Kanpur and read the memorial the British erected after 1857. It does not mention what happened to the Indian dead. It memorialises the British women and children killed there, frames the uprising as a mutiny, and presents the suppression that…

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CJI Surya Kant wishes India ‘stronger and brighter future’ on Independence Day

Chief Justice Surya Kant extended Independence Day greetings and wished for India's progress. Prime Minister Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort while addressing the nation. He expressed strong confidence that India will become a developed nation by 2047. The Prime Minister urged citizens to dream big and…

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PM Modi’s 2026 Independence Day speech shortest in 4 years, second overall: How it compares with past addresses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday, with his 78-minute speech becoming his shortest in four years and second shortest overall. The 2026 address marked his 13th consecutive speech from the venue, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record while remaining behind Jawaharlal…

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India’s first Independence Day flag hoisting was not at Red Fort: Where India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru hoist the Tricolour in 1947?

Independence Day India's First Flag Hoisting in 1947: Jawaharlal Nehru did not hoist the Tricolour at Red Fort on India's first Independence Day in 1947. He unfurled the flag at Princess Park near India Gate on August 15, while his first flag-hoisting ceremony at Red Fort took place on August…

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PM Modi Independence Day 2026 Speech Highlights: Prime Minister sets 2047 target, pitches self-reliance and faster growth

PM Narendra Modi Independence Day 2026 Speech: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day. He articulated a significant national aspiration to achieve a developed India by 2047. Modi highlighted India's economic progress over the past twelve years, contrasting it with earlier periods. The…

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80th Independence Day: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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Delhi on high alert for Independence Day; 25,000 personnel deployed

New Delhi is on high alert for Independence Day celebrations. Over twenty-five thousand police and paramilitary personnel are deployed citywide. Elaborate security arrangements are in place around the Red Fort. Advanced surveillance systems and response teams are actively monitoring the area. Coordinated efforts ensure preparedness for any potential emergency situation.

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Vande Mataram Lyrics 2026: Full lyrics in English, meaning, history, and significance as India celebrates Independence Day

Happy Independence Day 2026: Vande Matram Lyrics in English: On India's 80th Independence Day, the timeless patriotic anthem Vande Mataram will take center stage, resonating from the Red Fort's ramparts for the very first time. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this historic ceremony will culminate in the…

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15 August 2026: Which Independence Day is India celebrating? Know why it is the 80th Independence Day

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, marking 79 completed years since independence in 1947. Know why 2026 is called the 80th Independence Day, the history behind August 15 and how the occasion is celebrated.

The Economic Times

Independence Day 2026 Advisory: Delhi Metro timings on August 15, traffic restrictions, road closures, bus restrictions and more

Independence Day 2026 Advisory: On August 15, 2026, Delhi Metro services will start early to accommodate Independence Day festivities. Significant traffic restrictions will affect the Red Fort area, causing several roads to close for general traffic during the morning. Commuters should consider alternative routes and adjust their travel plans. Additionally,…

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Posters of 19 wanted terrorists put up across Delhi ahead of Independence Day

Posters of wanted terrorists are displayed across Delhi as part of security measures. Security agencies are intensifying surveillance at key locations and transport hubs. The Red Fort faces multi-layered security with thousands of personnel deployed. Technology like facial recognition and fingerprint scanning aids in identifying suspicious individuals. Snipers and anti-drone…

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Independence Day 2026 Red Fort Tickets: How to book seat online for August 15 celebrations

Independence Day 2026 Red Fort seat booking: India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day at Delhi's Red Fort on August 15, 2026. Check where to book Red Fort tickets online, the Aamantran portal, seating details and important entry instructions.

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"15,000 to 20,000 personnel, over 1,000 CCTV cameras": Delhi Police outlines security measures at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Delhi Police has detailed extensive security arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Approximately fifteen thousand to twenty thousand security personnel will be deployed at the Red Fort. Over one thousand cameras and advanced video analytics are being utilised for surveillance purposes. Anti-drone systems are in place to counter any…

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Delhi briefly placed on high security alert after hoax threat call to blow up the Red Fort

A hoax bomb threat to Delhi's historic Red Fort briefly triggered a high security alert. Mumbai Police relayed the threat call to Delhi Police, which initiated a thorough security sweep. Investigations revealed the call was a hoax, and efforts are underway to trace the caller. This incident follows a similar…

Newslaundry

Nov 17, 2025: Toxic air stains Delhi’s heritage

Air pollution impacts heritage sites too. In September, a report pointed to black crusts on the walls of the Red Fort. In 2018, the Supreme Court said that the Taj Mahal had turned yellow and greenish-brown due to air and water pollution.

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After Sindoor, a new threat emerges: How ‘educated terror’ slipped past India’s security grid

A week after the Red Fort car blast, investigators are still piecing together an alleged white-collar terror module – one that has revived fears of “home-grown” radicalisation after years of security focus on Pakistan-based jihadi tanzeems. With several doctors among those arrested, some linked to Faridabad’s Al Falah University, the…

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TV Newsance 321: Delhi blast and how media lost the plot

This week on TV Newsance, we break down the Delhi bomb blast tragedy that claimed 13 lives and injured dozens near the Red Fort, one of the busiest, most crowded pockets of Old Delhi. Newslaundry reporters hit the ground an hour later to talk to eyewitnesses and assess the situation…

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Friends on a bike, pharmacist who left early: Those who never came home after Red Fort blast

A printing press worker from a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Shravasti. Two friends from UP’s Amroha who met for the last time near the Red Fort. A 19-year-old shopkeeper from Shamli carrying the weight of six lives on his shoulders. A young cab driver on his tenth day at work.…

Newslaundry

‘They all wear Islamic topis…beard’: When reporting turns into profiling

Delhi is reeling from a deadly blast outside Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, which has claimed at least 13 lives and injured several others.

International Business Times UK

Those Behind Delhi Blast 'Will Not Be Spared,' Indian Prime Minister Warns After Deadly Explosion

Following a blast near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, Premier Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah vowed the perpetrators "will not be spared" as investigations under anti-terror laws intensify.

The Independent UK

Red Fort blast: ‘Slow moving car’ explodes near iconic Delhi landmark killing 8 people

Police investigate vehicle blast in old Delhi that left dozens injured and sent security forces on high alert

Newslaundry

‘Felt like an earthquake…body parts scattered’: Witnesses on Delhi blast that left at least 8 dead

At least eight people have been killed and at least 18 injured after a high-intensity explosion ripped through a car near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening. The blast, which occurred around 6.52 pm at a traffic signal in a crowded area, set off panic and caused extensive…

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At least eight killed after car explodes near Red Fort tourist site in New Delhi, police say

Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast was reported near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the city's fire services said.

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