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Fire in Delhi's Red Fort area, blaze under control, enquiry ordered

A fire broke out at a police post in north Delhi's Red Fort area, officials said on Wednesday. The blaze erupted inside the subway where body protectors, lathis and door-frame metal detectors were stored, they said. Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot to contain the blaze. A PCR call was received at Kotwali police station regarding the fire around 1 pm, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Sagar Singh Kalsi said. Fire tenders and a Delhi Disaster Management Authority team reached the spot soon after to control the blaze, he said. "...within an hour and a half, fire and rescue teams stifled and assuaged the fire," Kalsi said. An enquiry is being conducted to ascertain the cause of the fire, he added.

SC affirms death penalty of LeT terrorist in 2000 Red Fort attack case

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the plea of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Arif alias Ashfaq seeking review of its judgement awarding death penalty to him in the 2000 Red Fort attack case that left three people, including two Army jawans, dead. A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi said that it has accepted the prayers that electronic records be considered. We have accepted the prayers that electronic records must be placed in consideration. His guilt is proved. We affirm the view taken by this court and reject the review petition, the bench said. Arif was one of the accused, who had entered the Red Fort on December 22, 2000 and had opened indiscriminate firing leading to the death of three.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal attends Dussehra festivities at Red Fort

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday attended Dussehra festivities at the historical Red Fort ground here. Speaking at the Lav Kush Ramlila Committee's 'Ravan Dahan' programme, Kejriwal wished for India to become the "best and strongest nation in the world". He said Ramlila is very important for the people as it connects them to the culture of the country and spreads the message of Lord Rama's life. Ramlila is the enactment of the victory of good over evil in the Hindu epic of Ramayana. The chief minister also witnessed the burning of the effigies of demon king Ravana, his brother Kumbhkaran and son, Meghnad. Actor Prabhas of 'Baahubali' fame also attended the event. 'Ravan Dahan' programmes were organised by different Ramlila committees at the Red Fort area that drew huge crowds after a two-year lull due to the Covid pandemic.

The unsung victims of 1857

Rana Safvi offers an evocative translation of an account that recalled how Mughal royals, especially women, suffered after the exile of Bahadur Shah Zafar

PM Narendra Modi's attire for India's 75th Independence Day anniversary

From plain white pagdi with stripes of tiranga, a light bluish-Nehru jacket, and white Kurta, Prime Minister Modi's attire during national festivals has always been an interesting story, so far.

76th Independence Day: When and where to watch live streaming?

India will be celebrating its 76th Independence Day on August 15, 2022. Read out this article to know when and where you can watch live streaming of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence

Scrolls depicting legacy of freedom fighters displayed on walls of Red Fort

Decorative scrolls depicting portraits of several freedom fighters from across India and the country's cultural and natural heritage were displayed on the walls of the Red Fort

76th I-Day LIVE: President Murmu pays tribute at National War Memorial

Latest news Live updates: India is celebrating its 76th Independence Day today, catch all the latest live news updates here

PM Modi to address nation on 76th Independence Day; heavy security in place

As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday address the nation from the historic Red Fort, which is under a hawk-eyed vigil

Indigenously developed artillery gun to fire 21-gun salute on I-Day

The gun salute is a dramatic, centuries-old military salute or mark of respect, that involves firing guns or artillery

IMD predicts light rains at Red Fort on Independence Day morning

The weather office has forecast light rain and strong winds on Monday morning in the area surrounding the Red Fort where PM Modi will hoist the national flag to mark the 75th Independence Day

Security enhanced in Delhi ahead of 75th Independence Day celebrations

In view of the 75th Independence Day celebration, security has been stepped up across the national capital with more than 10,000 personnel manning the Red Fort

I-Day: 7,000 invitees expected at Red Fort, Delhi Police beefs ups security

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place and FRS cameras installed at the entry point of the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day

Full dress rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations done at Red Fort

The campaign initiated as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,' to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence will run till August 15

I-Day celebrations: Delhi Metro to continue operations; DMRC bars parking

Along with the restrictions imposed by DMRC, Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday also issued an advisory related to the routes that will remain close on Independence Day

Where did Nehru unfurl the Tricolour on August 15, 1947? Not the Red Fort

Where did Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru unfurl the Tricolour for the first time after India attained independence on August 15 1947? Find out here

India at 75: How was August 15 chosen as India's Independence Day?

From 1930 till 1947, India celebrated January 26 as its Independence Day. It was changed to August 15 in 1947. Here is why

Red Fort, areas in vicinity declared 'no kite flying zone' ahead of I-Day

The Delhi Police on Friday designated a five-kilometre radius around the historic Red Fort as a "no kite flying zone'' till Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the tricolour at the Mughal era monument on Independence Day. The city police took to Twitter to inform about the development. "As a security measure, Red Fort & the 5 KM radius around the monument is declared as a No Kite Flying Zone', till the flag-hoisting ceremony & the Hon'ble Prime Minister's address to the Nation on August 15," it tweeted. Earlier last month, the Delhi Police commissioner had issued an order prohibiting the flying of aerial objects like paragliders, hang gliders, and hot air balloons, ahead of Independence Day celebrations. The order will remain in force in the national capital till August 16 for security reasons. According to the order, it has been reported that certain criminal, anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, ...

Delhi: VP Naidu flags off Tiranga Bike Rally for MPs from Red Fort

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu along with Union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Piyush Goyal flagged off Tiranga Bike Rally for MPs from Red Fort on Tuesday

Mandir, masjid, truth, reconciliation

That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can't be changed, but we can't deny the wrongs of the past, either, before we consider reconciliation