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8:01 AM

When we speak of freedom struggle, we can't forget the tribal community: PM

"When we speak of freedom struggle, we can't forget the tribal community. Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Sidhu-Kanhu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Govind Guru - there are innumerable names who became the voice of the freedom struggle & inspired tribal community to live and die for mathrubhumi," says PM Modi

7:57 AM

The people of our country made many efforts, did not give up: PM Modi

The people of our country made many efforts, did not give up and did not let their resolves fade away, says PM Modi at Red Fort

 

7:54 AM

India is the mother of democracy: PM Modi

India is the mother of democracy. India has proved that it has a precious ability, and faced many challenges during its journey of 75 years, says PM Modi at Red Fort in his I-Day address to the nation

7:53 AM

India today honouring heroes of Independence ignored by history, says PM Modi

Nation remembering those who made sacrifices but were forgotten and not given their due, says PM Modi from Red Fort. He adds, "Be it those who fought for independence or built the nation -Dr Rajendra Prasad, Nehru ji, Sardar Patel, SP Mookerjee, LB Shastri, Deendayal Upadhyaya, JP Narayan, RM Lohia, Vinoba Bhave, Nanaji Deshmukh, Subramania Bharati -it's the day to bow before such great personalities."

7:48 AM

PM Modi remembers the strength of women of India

PM Modi says, "Every Indian is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India, be it Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Chennamma, Begun Hazrat Maha."

 

7:45 AM

Nation thankful to Bhagat Singh, Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope: PM Modi at Red Fort

"This nation is thankful to Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ashfaqulla Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil and our innumerable revolutionaries who shook the foundation of the British Rule," says PM Modi while addressing the nation from Red Fort

7:44 AM

Today the occasion to thank Rajendra Prasad, Nehru, Vallabhbhai: PM Modi

PM Modi adds, "'Today is the occasion to pay our tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad, Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Jayaprakash Narayan and the many more who helped India in its freedom struggle."

7:42 AM

Citizens thankful to Bapu, Bose, Ambedkar, Savarkar: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi says, "The citizens are thankful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar who gave their lives on the path of duty. Kartvya path hi unka jeevan path raha (work was their life)."

7:38 AM

I congratulate all Indians and those who love India on this Independence Day: PM

I congratulate all Indians and those who love India on this Independence Day. It is a day to step towards a new direction with a new resolve, says PM Modi from Red Fort

 

7:35 AM

PM Modi addresses the nation on Independence Day from Red Fort

PM Modi addresses the nation on Independence Day from Red Fort

7:31 AM

PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort

PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort

7:21 AM

PM Modi arrives at Red Fort

PM Modi arrives at Red Fort, received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt

 

7:18 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

6:48 AM

PM Modi greets nation on 76th Independence Day

PM Modi wishes nation on Independence Day. He writes, "देशवासियों को #स्वतंत्रतादिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!

Greetings on this very special Independence Day. Jai Hind! #Iday2022."

6:31 AM

Delhi Police beefs up security at Red Fort ahead of I-Day celebrations

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, Delhi Police have beefed up security arrangements in the national capital.

The Delhi Police has put up stringent security arrangements and intensified patrolling and checking of vehicles.

A composite security system has been set up in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation.

For enhanced security at the Independence Day programme, the Red Fort is shielded with a security arrangement to ensure that it is safe from terror attack threats.

Delhi Police has decided to install more than 1,000 Internet Protocol (IP) based CCTV cameras in and around Red Fort.