Red Fort

On the 76th Independence Day, delivering the 15th August speech, PM Narendra Modi said, India need to fight three evils of corruption, appeasement and nepotism. "I firmly believe that when the country will celebrate 100 years of freedom in 2047, the country would be a developed India," said PM at Red Fort. He added, "But the need of the hour is to fight three evils -- corruption, dynasty and appeasement,'

Delhi Fire Services officials said that a fire started at New Lajpat Rai Market near the Red Fort, on January 6. However, no casualty was reported in this incident, which engulfed around 60 Khokas (kiosks) in the market. Meanwhile, 13 fire tenders were rushed to the spot after the fire department received a call around 4:43 am. The police said the fire was doused by 7 am, reported PTI. 

"Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav", a celebration of the 75th Independence Day was commemorated at the Red Fort as PM Modi unfurled the Indian flag. He greeted the Indian Olympians, applauding their efforts to win a medal for their country, and praised the youths for their "Can Do" attitude. He further addressed the National Hydrogen Mission stating, India is on the path of completing and strengthening its climate goals.

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Ministry of Culture intends to celebrate at 75 different cultural heritage sites all around the country. A 45-minutes Yoga session, followed by a 30-minute cultural program has been organized by the government & a performance by the award winner at Sangeet Natak Akademi or Zonal Cultural Centres. However, amid the pandemic, only 20 people will be allowed per site at the session.

A PIL that demanded action against the police and intelligence authorities for Republic Day violence was dismissed by a bench of The Delhi High Court on February 1. The bench comprising Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh stated it was too early to interfere as police have filed FIRs. The petitioner Delhi Citizen Forum for Civil Rights claimed that the incident was a fault of security officials.