Red Fort shuts for public till Independence Day
Usually, the fort stays shut for the public for a week before Independence Day, officials said.
Jul 20, 2021, 22:38 PM IST
High alert in Delhi over possible drone attack before Independence Day
In view of the drone threat, a special control room has also been created by Delhi Police. This time, 4 anti-drone systems are also being installed at the historic Red Fort, from two installed last year. For the first time, Delhi Police and other security agencies are being given special training to deal with the menace of drones.
Jul 20, 2021, 13:11 PM IST
Al-Qaeda's plan "August 15" failed
In Lucknow, UP, the ATS caught two al-Qaeda terrorists, while in Jammu, when the NIA raided in the case of terror funding, the name of ISIS came to the fore.
Jul 12, 2021, 11:18 AM IST
John Abraham books Independence Day weekend release for Attack
Written and helmed by debutant director Lakshya Raj Anand, the film stars Abraham as a lone ranger who leads an attack team during a counter operation. 'Attack' is a joint collaboration between Abraham's production banner JA Entertainment, Jayantilal Gada's Pen Studios and Ajay Kapoor Productions.
Feb 21, 2021, 14:53 PM IST
From LoC to LAC, India has responded to aggression in same language
Self-reliance plan is hitting China where it hurts, while Trump has stood by India despite trade irritants & oil exporters have honoured Modi to keep him happy.
Aug 17, 2020, 07:52 AM IST
From Burj Khalifa to Niagara Falls, world lit up in tricolour
The iconic Empire State Building in New York, Burj Khalifa in Dubai and popular tourist destination, Niagara Falls in Toronto among others were illuminated with colours of Indian flag.
Aug 16, 2020, 14:26 PM IST
ITBP reveals details of Galwan Valley clash, Watch Video
The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel "fought the whole night" and gave a befitting reply to the Chinese troops during the recent skirmishes in eastern Ladakh, the border force said on Friday.
Aug 16, 2020, 13:40 PM IST
From LoC To LAC, Fitting Reply...PM Modi's Message To Pakistan, China
PM Narendra Modi On Independence Day: Whether it is terrorism or expansionism, India is fighting both, the Prime Minister said.
Aug 16, 2020, 07:32 AM IST
East Turkistan Government in Exile Prime Minister Salih Hudayar wishes India on Independence Day
An exile government setup by Uyghurs from East Turkistan greeted India on its 74th Independence Day on Saturday (August 15) and said that the decades of prolonged Chinese occupation and genocide in East Turkistan has taught us that without independence there is no way to guarantee or ensure even our most basic human rights, freedoms, and our very survival.
Aug 16, 2020, 07:22 AM IST
DNA Independence Day Special: Digital Health Card - the biggest revolution in India today
Under the National Digital Health Mission, every citizen will get a unique health ID that will ease access to medical services.
Aug 15, 2020, 23:14 PM IST
Indian Army dogs Vida, Sophie get 'Commendation Cards' on Independence Day
Indian Army dogs Vida and Sophie awarded the Chief of Army Staff `Commendation Cards` on the 74th Independence Day this year, for their role in different operations.
Aug 15, 2020, 21:22 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind hosts 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan; V-P, PM Modi, top leaders attend
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday hosted 'At Home' reception at the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2020, 19:28 PM IST
Beating retreat ceremony held at Attari-Wagah Border as part of I-Day celebrations
The Beating retreat ceremony took place on Saturday (August 15, 2020) at the Attari-Wagah Border as part of India's 74th Independence Day celebrations.
Aug 15, 2020, 18:48 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju launches Fit India Youth Club to promote fitness among citizens
Each member of the club will motivate people from the community to take up fitness activities of 30 to 60 minutes in his or her daily routine.
Aug 15, 2020, 18:29 PM IST
National Education Policy will play important role in making India self-reliant: PM Narendra Modi
Education has a crucial role to play in making India self-reliant and prosperous and the new National Education Policy has been introduced with this objective, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
Aug 15, 2020, 18:21 PM IST
74th Independence Day: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli lead cricket fraternity in extending greetings
As India is celebrating its 74th Independence day on Saturday, the cricket fraternity has come in unison to extend their wishes to the citizens on the day when the country was freed from the British rule.
Aug 15, 2020, 17:32 PM IST
World leaders extend Independence Day greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also greeted Modi on I-Day.
Aug 15, 2020, 17:16 PM IST
Paintings put up in Delhi's Connaught Place to pay tribute to 20 Galwan Valley martyrs on 74th I-Day
It also reflects the scenery of the Galwan valley where Indian Army soldiers are seen guarding the nation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Aug 15, 2020, 17:04 PM IST
All Indian villages will be connected with optical fibre in next 1,000 days: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that the project to connect India's over six lakh villages with optical fibre network will be completed in the next 1,000 days. Besides, high-speed internet connectivity via submarine optical fibre cable will be extended to Lakshadweep in this period, he said.
Aug 15, 2020, 17:03 PM IST
In a first, LED screens, projectors installed to live stream PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech in Srinagar
For the first time in the history of independent India, LED screens and projectors were installed in Srinagar by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration at two locations in Srinagar for live streaming of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech live.
Aug 15, 2020, 16:33 PM IST
