Delhi: Ishrat Jahan, one of the key petitioners in triple talaq case, tied a rakhi on the wrist of Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today.
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Ishrat Jahan Ties Rakhi on the Wrist Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, August 15, 2019
From 7:30 am, he will address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Live coverage of the celebrations have started at 6:30 am. The Prime Minister's speech and the proceedings from the Red Fort will be broadcast live on television as well as streamed live on the internet. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.
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On the occasion of Indian Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first pay tributes to Mahatama Gandhi at 7 am at Rajghat. From 7:30 am, he will address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Live coverage of the celebrations have started at 6:30 am. The Prime Minister's speech and the proceedings from the Red Fort will be broadcast live on television as well as streamed live on the internet. On the eve of the Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation.
The Indian Army on Tuesday night foiled a major infiltration attempt of terrorists by the Pakistan Army in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir last night. On Wednesday, no sweets were exchanged between BSF and Pakistani forces on Eid as well as Pakistan Independence Day as tensions between the two countries are high following the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.
Parts of the national capital received heavy rainfall today morning. On account of the Independence Day celebration at Red Fort today, the Delhi Traffic has issued an advisory regarding the roads that will stay closed.
Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.
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