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Indian Express
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79th Independence Day 2025: How to book Red Fort tickets online for August 15 celebrations
India Independence Day 2025: India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, with extensive preparations kicking off in the national capital, New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 12th Independence Day speech at 7:30 a.m. at Delhi's famous Red Fort. The ceremony will include a 21-gun salute and live broadcast on all major platforms. While many watch the celebrations live on TV and YouTube, many prefer to attend in person for the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to book the tickets for the Red Fort on August 15. With booking commencing from August 13 onwards, one can easily book tickets by visiting the Ministry of Defence's website, or Note: You will need this e-ticket at the time of entry, so save it to your mobile device or print it. The Red Fort can be accessed via the Delhi Metro, which will commence services at 4 p.m. on 15 August. Passengers should get down at either Lal Qila or Chandni Chowk stations.
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
Delhi skies to drape in monsoon blues on Independence Day? Here's what IMD predicts for August 15
Delhi is set to witness a cloudy and pleasant Independence Day, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting generally overcast skies accompanied by one or two spells of rain or thundershowers on 15 August. The morning is expected to start on a relatively cool note, with temperatures hovering around 26–27°C. The thick cloud cover is likely to block direct sunlight for most of the day, keeping the afternoon heat in check. However, the high humidity—expected to remain above 70%—could make Delhi's Independence Day celebrations are likely to unfold under a monsoon mood—mildly wet, comfortably cool, and quintessentially August. Traffic movement will be affected from 6 am on August 15 on roads around Chhatrasal Stadium, where Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will hoist the national flag as part of Independence Day celebrations. The advisory posted on X said the event is expected to draw a huge crowd. Diversions will be in place at Hakikat Nagar Nala Road, Kingsway Camp Chowk, U-turn Bhama Shah Chowk, Model Town-II and III, H-Point, Nanak Piau Gurudwara, and Stadium Road, GTK Road T-point, the advisory stated. Motorists have been advised to avoid Mall Road (Ring Road adjacent to Chhatrasal Stadium), Stadium Road, Brahma Kumari Marg, Bhama Shah Road, and Old GT Karnal Road, it added. "Those travelling towards Delhi University (North Campus), GTB Nagar, Model Town, and Azadpur Subzi Mandi have been asked to keep sufficient travel time in hand," the statement read. Commuters have been urged to plan their travel in advance, use public transport to reduce congestion, and follow the instructions of traffic police on duty.
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
Independence Day 2025: Delhi police issues traffic advisory, THESE roads to remain closed, arrangement to remain in effect until...
Independence Day 2025: India is all set to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15. The day commemorates India's freedom from over 200 years of British colonial rule on August 15, 1947. Every year, we Indians celebrate this day with tremendous zeal and enthusiasm, as educational institutions, offices, and government establishments host flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural events. It is important to note that traffic will be affected on several roads in the national capital, including the areas around the Red Fort, due to security reasons on the occasion of Independence Day. On August 15, vehicle movement will remain closed until the afternoon on the following routes: from Delhi Gate to Chhata Rail on Netaji Subhash Marg; from GPO to Chhata Rail on Lothian Road; from HC Sen Marg to Yamuna Bazar Chowk on SP Mukherjee Marg; from Fountain Chowk in Chandni Chowk to the Red Fort; from Ring Road to Netaji Subhash Marg on Nishad Raj Marg; on Esplanade Road; and from Rajghat to ISBT on Netaji Subhash Marg and Ring Road. Independence Day: Traffic Advisory According to the traffic police, roads around the Red Fort will be closed to traffic from midnight on August 14. This arrangement will remain in effect until the afternoon of August 15. The traffic police have urged people to avoid traveling to the Red Fort, India Gate, and roads in the New Delhi area during this period. Only labeled vehicles will be allowed towards the Red Fort, ITO, and Delhi Gate. Several sections of the Outer Circle at India Gate will be closed to traffic in the morning. The movement of goods vehicles between Nizamuddin Bridge and Wazirabad Bridge will remain suspended from the night of August 14 until the afternoon of August 15. Interstate bus services between Maharana Pratap ISBT and Sarai Kale Khan ISBT will also be suspended during the period For travelling from north to south, drivers will be able to use Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Kautilya Marg, 11 Murti, Mother Teresa Crescent, Mandir Marg, Panchkuian Road, and Rani Jhansi Road. For travelling between east and west, motorists can take NH-24, Nizamuddin Khatta, Barapulla Road, AIIMS Flyover, and Ring Road towards Raja Garden. Metro to Start at 4 AM For the convenience of special guests, invited dignitaries, and the general public, Delhi Metro will begin operations on all its lines from all terminal stations at 4:00 AM. Until 6:00 AM, metro train services on all lines will be available at intervals of 30 minutes, after which they will run as per the regular daily schedule.
