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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,...