Red Fort

September 16, 2024 4:03 PM

PM Modi calls for revival of Nalanda’s spirit to position India as global education hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, emphasized the need to revive the ancient spirit of Nalanda University, aiming to reestablish India as a global center for higher learning and research. Highlighting the significance of education under India’s new education policy, PM Modi expressed his vision to develop institutions that attract students from around the world, thereby transforming India into an international hub for education. "We have recently...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

“24×7 for 2047; not afraid of challenges because I live for my country, countrymen”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 11th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, reaffirmed his commitment to accelerate India's development, calling for a "24x7 for 2047" effort to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the nation, PM Modi emphasized his goal of making India the third-largest economy during his third term. "This is India's golden era. 2047 is awaiting our Viksit Bharat," he said. "I had said earlier too that in my third term, the country would become the third-...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

Punish without delay perpetrators of crimes against women: PM Modi

In his 11th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need to address crimes against women and called for speedy investigations and strict punishments for perpetrators. Amid nationwide protests over the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, PM said "I would like to express my pain once again, from the Red Fort today. As a society, we will have to think seriously about the atrocities against women that are happening - there is...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

PM Modi bats for reforms in farm sector, says “India can become organic food basket of world”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for major reforms in the agricultural sector and emphasized efforts to improve the lives of farmers across India. Speaking on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, PM praised farmers for embracing organic farming and expressed his vision for India to become the world's organic food basket. "We need to reform the farm sector. Today we are giving easy loans, tech, and valuation of produce," the Prime Minister said, highlighting the government's initiatives...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

PM Modi highlights natural calamities, outlines 2047 vision in Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort today, marking India's 78th year of independence. Despite a light drizzle, the ceremony proceeded as planned, with PM Modi hoisting the tricolor after inspecting the Guard of Honour. In his speech, the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the increasing frequency of natural disasters in recent years. "This year and for the past few years, due to natural calamity, our conc...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

PM Narendra Modi hoists Tiranga at Red Fort on 78th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi today, marking India's 78th Independence Day. This marks the 11th consecutive year that PM Modi has led the celebrations from the historic monument. Despite overcast skies and a light drizzle in the early morning, the ceremony proceeded as planned. After raising the Tricolour, the Prime Minister received the "Rashtriya Salute" as the Punjab Regiment Military band, conducted by Subedar Major Rajinder Singh...

September 16, 2024 4:23 PM

PM Modi to lead 78th Independence Day celebrations from Red Fort; About 6,000 Special guests invited to witness grand ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead India's 78th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi on August 15. The Prime Minister will unfurl the National Flag and deliver his customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. This year's celebration theme, "Viksit Bharat @ 2047," aims to renew focus on the government's efforts to transform India into a developed nation by 2047. In a bid to increase public participation, approximately 6,000 special...

September 16, 2024 4:28 PM

Security forces to deploy AI-based security systems at Red Fort on Independence Day

Security agencies will be deploying artificial intelligence-based security systems with enhanced surveillance features and automated crowd estimation facilities at and around Red Fort on the upcoming Independence Day, sources said. A document reveals that CCTVs having video analytics features will be deployed at important locations at the venue. The intelligence video surveillance system will have features like a vehicle number plate recognition system, face detection, people movement counting,...