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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
TopicRed Fort

Topic: Red Fort

‘Solution will be through peace’ — PM addresses Manipur violence in Independence Day speech 

In 77th Independence Day speech at Red Fort, Modi says ‘central and state governments are making efforts for a solution’.   

Centre & state govt working to restore peace in Manipur: PM Modi in his I-Day address

In his address, the Prime Minister appealed for peace in Manipur, emphasising that people across the country stand with the Northeastern state.

1857 war, INA trials to PM’s speech — why Red Fort is an enduring symbol of India’s freedom struggle

The monument is a symbol of sacrifices made during the freedom struggle. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to serve as a fort-palace for his capital Shahjahanabad.

‘India’s only nationalist historian’ — ASI’s go-to curator was a card-carrying communist

Kapil Kumar believes that Bhagat Singh was not a Leftist, Ambedkar was not involved in the freedom movement and Savarkar hasn’t been given due credit.

Red Fort show cherry-picks Mughals—Shah Jahan riches, Dara Shikoh murder, Aurangzeb’s music ban

The show was conceptualised by Dalmia Bharat Group, which 'adopted' the fort in 2018. Not everyone aligns with the presentation of history in Jai Hind.

‘My ancestors ruled Hindustan through force & fear. Now others will’ – Bahadur Shah after 1857

‘Tears of the Begums’, the first ever English translation of Hasan Nizami's Begumat ke Aansoo, chronicles the turning of the wheel of fortune after India's first war of independence.

‘RRR’ protagonist, ‘Bhagat movement’ pioneer — tribal leaders celebrated by Modi in I-Day speech

In his speech, the prime minister hailed several tribal leaders who participated in India's freedom struggle, even as the BJP persists in its efforts to woo tribal voters.

PM Modi sports Tricolour-themed turban, imbibing ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ spirit, for Independence Day

The PM wore a white safa, featuring motifs of the national flag and a long trail. Over the years, his sartorial choices have always come with important messages.

Nehru to Savarkar, PM Modi pays tribute to freedom fighters & leaders in I-Day speech

PM Modi also mentioned Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Deendayal Upadhyaya among others in a long list of names, which included women figures such as Rani Laxmibai and Jhalkari Bai.

Building bridges with Sikhs, fighting ‘fanaticism’ at core of Modi’s Red Fort address tonight

PM Modi will address nation Thursday night to commemorate 400th Parkash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Showcasing India's treatment of minorities among objectives too.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.