"red-fort"

It is intriguing that Modi chose I-Day address to push for an idea over which the coalition partners have reservations

Says laws which divide the country on communal lines and become a reason for inequality have no place in a modern society

His longest I-day speech before was 96 minutes in 2016 while his shortest speech was in 2017 when he spoke for around 56 minutes

Addressing the nation on the the 78th Independence Day, the Prime Minister urged political parties to come forward to realise the dream

I hope the situation improves at the earliest and will continue to wish well for Bangladesh in its development journey, says the Prime Minister in his I-Day speech from Red Fort

Prime Minister urges all levels of government to work on improving the ease of living in mission mode

The Prime Minister will unfurl the national flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, marking his 11th consecutive year leading this national celebration. This year's theme, 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047,' is focused on steering the country towards its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Record lies with first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru who did the honours 17 times from 1947 to 1964

Apart from Kangana, CM Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena were also present for the festivities, which the Lav Kush Ramlila Committee arranged

This unique use of technology is being done in 'Lav Kush Ramlila' held at Red Fort grounds. Luv Kush Ramlila President Arjun Kumar said that like every time in Ramlila, normal effigies are also being made.

A stage light fixed 12 feet high fell on the spectators injuring three of them. The child bled from his nose, while the other two had minor bruises, a member of the Ramlila organising body said.

Modi stated that these initiatives align with government schemes like Jan Dhan, PM SvaNidhi, and Ujjwala.

On his arrival at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt.

Around 1,000 cameras with facial recognition and video analytic systems have been installed in and around the Mughal-era fort

The police remain on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents, with intensified patrolling and additional picket deployment at crucial sites, based on intelligence inputs from central agencies.

A total of 50 nurses along with their family members from across the country have been invited as Special Guests to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Tuesday.

Around 1,800 people from different vocations, with their spouses, have been invited as special guests from across the country to be a part of the celebrations at the Red Fort

Following the PM's flag-hoisting on Independence Day, flower petals will be scattered at the location using two Indian Air Force Advanced Light Helicopters Mark-III Dhruv, flying in a Line Astern Formation.

Around 1,800 special guests from all over India will be attending the Independence Day Flag hoisting by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Red Fort.

This year more than 20,000 officials and civilians will take part in the Independence Day celebrations. Gyan Path is being decorated with flowers and G20 signage for the national festival, a senior police officer said