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Happy Independence Day 2023: 21 inspirational quotes and messages on Indian Independence Day by famous personalities

It was at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, when India finally attained its freedom from the British Raj, which lasted over 200 years. The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru announced this in a speech to the nation and he also hoisted the Indian flag…

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Independence Day 2023: PM Modi to equal Manmohan Singh’s record of hoisting national flag for 10 times

NEW DELHI: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the national flag on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, he will create a record of sorts. He will equal his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh’s record of hoisting the tricolour for 10 consecutive times.

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U.S. lawmakers to participate in Red Fort address of PM Modi on India’s Independence Day

Bi-partisan Congressional delegation led by Ro Khanna and Michael Waltz to visit India for Red Ford address and meet with business, tech, gov't, and Bollywood leaders. Khanna's grandfather was a freedom fighter alongside Gandhi. Delegation aims to strengthen economic and defense ties between U.S. and India, and advance shared aims.…

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Delhi: Fire Breaks Out At Police Post Near Red Fort, Doused

A fire broke out at a police post inside a sub-way near New Delhi's iconic Red Fort on Wednesday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ministry Of Tourism To Organise 6-Day Mega Event "Bharat Parv" From January 26 At Red Fort Lawns

Ministry of Tourism will organise a six-day mega event "Bharat Parv" at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of Red Fort, Delhi from 26th to 31st January, as part of the Republic Day Celebrations, an official statement informed on Wednesday. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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Red Fort Attack Case: Supreme Court Affirms Death To Pakistani Attacker Of Red Fort

A bench headed by Chief Justice UU Lalit rejected Arif's review plea and upheld the death penalty granted to him. Read on for details:

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Taj Mahal most-visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22: Report

While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites

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Pledges from Red Fort, pledges by every Indian

The common man can help build an India of the future despite the country functioning in a difficult environment

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From Bilkis Bano to Zakia Jafri, the media needs to ‘keep the pot boiling’

August 15, 2022 will be remembered. Not for the flag-waving or declarations made by the prime minister from the Red Fort, but for the fact that, on this day marking 75 years of India’s independence, 11 men convicted of a heinous crime were granted remission from their life sentences.

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Milind Soman running 51 kms playing Om Namah Shivay on loop is our new fitness mantra

Actor-fitness enthusiast Milind Soman has once set a major goal! The actor is on the fifth day of the Unity Run 2022 from Jhansi to Delhi. He started from the Jhansi Fort towards his destination at Delhi's Red Fort.

The Times of India

It’s a gimmick: Congress on PM Modi’s ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhaan’ slogan

NEW DELHI: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 75th anniversary of India’s independence in which he added ‘Jai Anusandhaan (hail innovation)’ to the already existing slogan of ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan’, the Congress called it a gimmick.

The Times of India

India at 75 | Red Fort sees multi-layered security cover

A five-kilometre area around the Red Fort was marked as a “no kite flying zone,” till the tricolour was hoisted

The Hindu

Anganwadi, mortuary workers, street vendors among special guests at 76th I-Day event at Red Fort

Swachhagrah, frontline workers, auto-rickshaw drivers, construction workers and labourers who prepared the majestic tableaus were among the special guests invited to the Republic Day parade in January this year

The Hindu

Modi says India aims to become developed nation in 25 years

India will aim to become a developed nation within 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a national day address on Monday, with policies to support domestic production in power, defence and digital technology.

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Made-in-India gun used for 1st time for ceremonial salute at Red Fort on Independence Day

So far, British guns have been used for the ceremonial salute

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Independence Day 2022: PM Modi inspects Guard of Honour, hoists national flag at Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoisted the national flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Independence Day 2022: PM Modi addresses the nation, says nation is beholden to freedom fighters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the nation on the occasion of 75th Independence Day at the Red Fort in Delhi. Read more on Dynamite News:

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76th Independence Day | PM Modi speech updates

PM says ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ has begun and everybody’s effort is required to bring results. Calls for ‘Team India’, to take the country forward

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Morning Digest | PM Modi greets people on 76th Independence Day, to address nation from Red Fort; U.P. Police arrest Jaish terrorist, and more

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PM Modi greets people on 76th Independence Day, to address nation from Red Fort

Mr. Modi is scheduled to hoist the national flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort and address the nation for the ninth consecutive time later in the day

The Times of India

Delhi: Shops near Red Fort sealed ahead of Independence Day

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Sunday sealed shops near the historic Red Fort ahead of the 75th Independence Day celebrations.

The Hindu

India at 75 | 7,000 invitees expected for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, Delhi Police ups security

Around 7,000 invitees will arrive at the Red Fort on August 15, 2022; over 10,000 police personnel will be deployed around Red Fort

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: Weaver wants his unique flag unfurled from Red Fort

VISAKHAPATNAM: “A flag is a necessity for all nations,” Mahatma Gandhi once said. “Millions have died for it. It is no doubt a kind of idolatry which it would be a sin to destroy.”

The Times of India

Delhi: Over 10,000 cops around Red Fort for safe Independence Day

NEW DELHI: Over 10,000 police personnel will be deployed around Red Fort as part of security arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Delhi has been put on alert in the run-up to August 15 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of the historic…

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Why is a Republic journalist waving a BJP flag while reporting on ‘tiranga rally’?

On Wednesday, a group of politicians participated in a “tiranga bike rally” from the Red Fort to the Parliament, celebrating 75 years of India’s independence.

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