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Breaking News LIVE UPDATES: Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Independence Day

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Shgun S -- August 13th 2023 08:15 AM
Breaking News LIVE UPDATES: Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Independence Day

Breaking News LIVE UPDATES: Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Independence Day

Aug 13, 2023 09:19 PM

Himachal Pradesh | All schools and colleges in the state to be closed on 14th August, due to incessant rainfall: Department of Education

Aug 13, 2023 07:43 PM

Haryana | Curfew to be relaxed from 6am to 8pm on 14th and 15th August in Nuh district

Aug 13, 2023 07:34 PM

Fire breaks out in chemical factory in Delhi’s Alipur area

Aug 13, 2023 07:34 PM

Kozhikode, Kerala: On laying the foundation stone of the Community Disability Management Center in Kodenchery, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "The centre will aim to provide early intervention, treatment & rehabilitation of the children. It will provide psychotherapy, behavioural therapy, physiotherapy & speech education...I am very happy to give Rs 55 lakhs from the MP fund for this facility..."

Aug 13, 2023 06:25 PM

18 deaths in 48 hours in Maharashtra hospital

As many as 18 patients died in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa area of Mumbai’s Thane district in the last 48 hours. A committee will be formed to probe if optimal treatment was provided to the patients, officials said on Sunday.

Aug 13, 2023 05:44 PM

All agencies were on alert. The event concluded peacefully: ASP Kuldeep Singh on Mahapanchayat by Hindu outfits after Nuh violence held in Haryana's Palwal

Aug 13, 2023 05:33 PM


Aug 13, 2023 04:52 PM

Independence Day 2023: Ban on entry of heavy vehicles at Delhi borders from Aug 14

Commercial and heavy trucks will be restricted from entering Delhi from Noida and Ghaziabad beginning Monday night and lasting till August 15. These vehicles would be restricted and diverted to different roads, according to Delhi traffic police officials on Sunday.

On the occasion of Independence Day, around 3,000 traffic police officers will be deployed to monitor traffic at major junctions across the national capital, as well as on roads connecting the border to the Red Fort.

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Aug 13, 2023 02:13 PM

Jammu and Kashmir: 'Tiranga Yatra' led by BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh taken out in Srinagar


Aug 13, 2023 12:50 PM


Aug 13, 2023 12:13 PM


Aug 13, 2023 10:52 AM

Himachal: NH 205 blocked, vehicles damaged as landslide hits Bilaspur

National Highway 205 (NH 205) was blocked at Dakesh in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh due to a landslide on Sunday.

They further stated that the landslide damaged two trucks and one light motor vehicle.

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Aug 13, 2023 10:08 AM

Centre invites 1,800 ‘special guests’ at Red Fort event; know who are they

Independence Day 2023: As India prepares for Independence Day celebrations, the government released a list of "special guests" to whom invitations have been given for the event at the Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the tricolour and address the country on Tuesday. Among the 1800 are people from "different walks of life" from across India who have played a key part in the country's growth. The decision to invite these persons to the celebrations is consistent with the government's "Jan Bhagidari Programme."

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Aug 13, 2023 09:55 AM

Engineer falls into 60-feet deep borewell on Jammu-Katra NH near Jalandhar, rescue op underway

In a harrowing incident, an engineer has fallen into a 60-foot deep borewell near Jalandhar on the Jammu-Katra National Highway, triggering a frantic rescue operation by local authorities.

Aug 13, 2023 09:42 AM

Himachal Pradesh: Road blocked due to landslide at Forest Colony Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla: HP Traffic, Tourist & Railways Police

Aug 13, 2023 08:48 AM

Uttarakhand rains: 52 dead, 37 injured as heavy downpour continues to wreak havoc

At least 52 people died and around 37 have been injured so far during the monsoon amid heavy rains in Uttarakhand that triggered landslides and flash floods in several places, according to official data.

“Due to the disaster caused by heavy monsoon rains in Uttarakhand, the state has suffered a loss of about Rs 650 crore so far, which may increase in the coming days. 52 people have been killed, 37 injured, and 19 missing in different accidents due to rain-related disasters,” the State Disaster Management Department says.

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Aug 13, 2023 08:45 AM

Punjab Congress leaders to protest at Pathankot against the illegal mining mafia today: Sukhpal Singh Khaira

Aug 13, 2023 08:44 AM

India-China to hold 19th round of corps commander talks on August 14

Aug 13, 2023 08:20 AM

Birds at high risk of sustaining injuries due to Chinese manjha strings

Aug 13, 2023 08:17 AM

India inducts new strike-capable drones at forward air base in Northern sector to cover both adversaries

In a mega capability boost, the Indian Air Force has inducted its latest Heron Mark 2 drones, which have strike capability and can carry out surveillance along the borders with both China and Pakistan in a single sortie itself

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Delhi Police have increased security in the national capital ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.


The Delhi Police has tightened security measures and increased patrolling and vehicle inspections.

Earlier, at Red Fort, a full dress rehearsal for different armed forces was underway.

On the 75th anniversary of India's independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Indians to take part in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative from August 13 to 15.

PM Modi stated that the Indian flag represents the spirit of independence and national unity, and he encouraged people to send photos of themselves with the Tiranga to the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' website.

"The Tiranga symbolises the spirit of freedom and national unity. Every Indian has an emotional connect with the Tricolour and it inspires us to work harder to further national progress," the Prime Minister tweeted.

Meanwhile, over 1,800 special guests from across India will gather at the Red Fort to witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoist the Indian flag on Independence Day.

Sarpanches from vibrant villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, fishermen, shram yogis who helped build the Central Vista project in New Delhi, khadi sector workers, national award-winning school teachers, border roads organization workers, and those who helped and worked for the Amrit Sarovar projects and Har Ghar Jal Yojana Projects, implemented in various parts of the country, have been invited, along with their spouses, as India celebrates 75 years of independence this year.

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