Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for selling the country's public sector undertakings (PSUs), taunting that he might even sell the Taj Mahal or Red Fort.
Scores of protestors were detained by the Delhi Police near Red Fort when they tried to take out a march in defiance of the prohibitory orders imposed there to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Swarajya Abhiyan chief Yogendra Yadav was among those detained, officials said.
White, green and blue raincoats dotted the historic Red Fort premises on Thursday after early-morning showers and subsequent drizzle as people gathered to hear the prime minister on Independence Day enjoyed the pleasant weather.
A number of children, who had come to the Red Fort to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address, stayed back to collect the plastic waste, cups and banana peels strewn around the venue after the event, setting an example for others to follow.
To ensure public convenience during mobility, optimal staff deployment and proper signage installation had been planned. Special squads on motorcycles are deployed.
The ASI, while referring to its conservation efforts in the Mughal-era fort, said that an additional 35 acres have been added to its green space after the demolition of almost 400 structures built after independence by the Indian Army which include residential quarters, sheds and other ancillary structures.
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated three new museums inside Delhi’s Red Fort, commemorating India’s freedom struggle.
Prime Minister on Wednesday inaugurated Subhash Chandra Bose museum at Red Fort to commemorate the legendary freedom fighter’s 122nd birth anniversary.
Apart from Subhash Chandra Bose museum, the prime minister will inaugurate two other museums inside the Red Fort commemorating India’s freedom struggle.
The museums have been designed to provide an immersive experience to visitors with photographs, paintings, newspaper clippings, ancient public records, audio and video clips, animation and multimedia.
We have reached 'Swaraj' after lakhs of sacrifices. It is our responsibility to maintain this 'Swaraj' with 'Suraaj': PM Narendra Modi in Delhi
The Azad Hind government was founded on October 21, 1943 and was inspired by the ideals of Subhas Chandra Bose.
General public and visitors will not be allowed at the Red Fort till the function is over.
Delhi police special cell arrests two suspected terrorists near Red Fort
The 36-member all-women Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team has been trained by the NSG for anti-terrorism duty under the Delhi Police's Special Cell.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unfurled the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday.
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The tourism minister's remarks came amid raging criticism over the government's decision to give Red Fort to “Dalmiya Bharat” group for upkeep.
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