In a switch from addressing the people of India as "my fellow citizens", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the nation as his "family members" while speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the 77th Independence Day celebrations today, August 15, Tuesday. After hoisting the national flag from the Red Fort in Delhi, he is delivering 10th consecutive Independence Day speech at 7.30 am today. Around 1,800 people from various walks of life have been invited to the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort today.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to lead the 77th Independence Day celebrations today, August 15, Tuesday. After hoisting the national flag from the Red Fort in Delhi, he will deliver his 10th consecutive Independence Day speech at 7.30 am today. Around 1,800 people from various walks of life have been invited to the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort today.

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<p>A journalist from Chennai&nbsp;took to X (formerly Twitter) to recount a disconcerting experience he had after watching the film <em>Oppenheimer</em> at a PVR cinema in Chennai. He shared a photo of his arm covered in bug bites, displaying red patches caused by the apparent insect bite during his movie outing.</p>

<p>The journalist had chosen to watch the movie at the PVR cinema situated in Chennai's VR Mall. He accompanied his photo with the caption, "Watched #Oppenheimer @_PVRCinemas VR Mall #Chennai and this is the return gift #Bugs #PVR." His post rapidly gained traction, spreading across online platforms and capturing the attention of PVR Cinemas.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watched <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oppenheimer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Oppenheimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_PVRCinemas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_PVRCinemas</a> VR Mall <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chennai</a> and this is the return gift <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bugs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bugs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PVR</a> <a href="https://t.co/I7ddqoEtX5">pic.twitter.com/I7ddqoEtX5</a></p>
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<h2><strong>PVR's response: Third-party audit and denial of issues</strong></h2>

<p>In response to the journalist's concerns, PVR Cinemas issued a detailed statement. The cinema chain stated, "Thanks for reaching out to us. The moment we received your concern, an extensive check was done yesterday, and we didn't find any issues related to insects and bed bugs. Please note that we have got a third-party audit done in the cinema to ensure everything is intact."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thanks for reaching out to us. The moment we received your concern, an extensive check was done yesterday, and we didn't find any issues related to insects and bed bugs. Please note that we have got a third-party audit done in the cinema to ensure everything is intact -(1/3)</p>
— P V R C i n e m a s (@_PVRCinemas) <a href="https://twitter.com/_PVRCinemas/status/1690738080486203392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">and as per PVR's standards and as per the report our audi was insect and beg bug free. This may have been an allergic reaction or you may have got it from some other infested place. -(2/3)</p>
— P V R C i n e m a s (@_PVRCinemas) <a href="https://twitter.com/_PVRCinemas/status/1690738838334021632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>The statement asserted that the cinema hall met PVR's standards and passed the third-party audit for insect and bed bug infestations. PVR suggested that the journalist's condition could be attributed to an allergic reaction or exposure to infested surroundings elsewhere.</p>

<p>The image of the journalist's bug-bitten arm triggered a wave of reactions&nbsp;among social media users.</p>

<p>They flooded the comments section with their thoughts and personal encounters. One user expressed surprise and concern, asking if the journalist endured the entire movie with the discomfort. Another recounted their own unfavourable experience, noting a delayed movie start and shared dissatisfaction.</p>

<p><strong>PVR's History of Controversy: Past Incidents Sparking Discontent</strong></p>

<p>This isn't the first time PVR Cinemas has faced criticism. In a previous incident back in July, another journalist highlighted the exorbitant prices of regular popcorn and a Pepsi at a PVR cinema in Mall of India, Noida. The high bill, amounting to Rs 820 ($9.84)&nbsp;was compared to the cost of an annual subscription to Amazon Prime Video.</p>

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A journalist from Chennai took to X (formerly Twitter) to recount a disconcerting experience he had after watching the film Oppenheimer at a PVR cinema in Chennai.

A journalist from Chennai took to X (formerly Twitter) to recount a disconcerting experience he had after watching the film Oppenheimer at a PVR cinema in Chennai. He shared a photo of his arm covered in bug bites, displaying red patches caused by the apparent insect bite during his movie outing. The journalist had chosen to watch the movie at the PVR cinema situated in Chennai's VR Mall. He accompanied his photo with the caption, "Watched #Oppenheimer @_PVRCinemas VR Mall #Chennai and this is the return gift #Bugs #PVR." His post rapidly gained traction, spreading across online platforms and capturing the attention of PVR Cinemas. Watched #Oppenheimer @_PVRCinemas VR Mall #Chennai and this is the return gift #Bugs #PVR pic.twitter.com/I7ddqoEtX5 — Vijay Kumar S (@vijaythehindu) August 12, 2023 × PVR's response: Third-party audit and denial of issues In response to the journalist's concerns, PVR Cinemas issued a detailed statement. The cinema chain stated, "Thanks for reaching out to us. The moment we received your concern, an extensive check was done yesterday, and we didn't find any issues related to insects and bed bugs. Please note that we have got a third-party audit done in the cinema to ensure everything is intact." Thanks for reaching out to us. The moment we received your concern, an extensive check was done yesterday, and we didn't find any issues related to insects and bed bugs. Please note that we have got a third-party audit done in the cinema to ensure everything is intact -(1/3) — P V R C i n e m a s (@_PVRCinemas) August 13, 2023 × and as per PVR's standards and as per the report our audi was insect and beg bug free. This may have been an allergic reaction or you may have got it from some other infested place. -(2/3) — P V R C i n e m a s (@_PVRCinemas) August 13, 2023 × Also read | Who was Bindeshwar Pathak? The man behind India’s toilet-building revolution dies at 80 The statement asserted that the cinema hall met PVR's standards and passed the third-party audit for insect and bed bug infestations. PVR suggested that the journalist's condition could be attributed to an allergic reaction or exposure to infested surroundings elsewhere. The image of the journalist's bug-bitten arm triggered a wave of reactions among social media users. They flooded the comments section with their thoughts and personal encounters. One user expressed surprise and concern, asking if the journalist endured the entire movie with the discomfort. Another recounted their own unfavourable experience, noting a delayed movie start and shared dissatisfaction. PVR's History of Controversy: Past Incidents Sparking Discontent This isn't the first time PVR Cinemas has faced criticism. In a previous incident back in July, another journalist highlighted the exorbitant prices of regular popcorn and a Pepsi at a PVR cinema in Mall of India, Noida. The high bill, amounting to Rs 820 ($9.84) was compared to the cost of an annual subscription to Amazon Prime Video. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Line of Control (Naugam Sector, JK), Aug 15 (PTI) Members of the Border Security Force (BSF) observed Independence Day on Tuesday in this isolated location close to the Line of Control in the Kupwara region of Jammu and Kashmir. The battalion's commanding officer raised the national flag as the jawans sang nationalistic anthems to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the nation's independence.

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"Today India is becoming the voice of the global south. India's prosperity and heritage have become an opportunity for the world," he said. In his 10th consecutive Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister said, “Global experts saying India will not stop now, all rating agencies are lauding country.

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On August 15, India will commemorate its 77th anniversary of Independence. From the Red Fort's ramparts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will raise the national flag and address the crowd. It will be Prime Minister Modi's tenth speech to the nation in a row. His lecture is scheduled to start about 7:30 AM.

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<p>In the aftermath of the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, the Indian Air Force undertook a colossal operation, airlifting more than 68,000 army soldiers and a variety of military equipment to eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), PTI news agency said citing defence sources. This swift deployment was facilitated by a combination of strategic airlift capabilities and increased surveillance measures.</p>

<p>To bolster its presence in the region, the Indian Air Force deployed Su-30 MKI and Jaguar fighter jets for continuous surveillance and intelligence gathering. Additionally, several squadrons of combat aircraft were put on "offensive posturing" mode following the clashes on June 15, 2020.</p>

<h2><strong>Airlift operation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The transport fleet of the Indian Air Force played a crucial role in swiftly transporting troops and weapons to the difficult&nbsp;areas along the LAC. The fleet included C-130J Super Hercules and C-17 Globemaster aircraft, carrying a total load of 9,000 tonnes.</p>

<h2><strong>Robust surveillance&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>With tensions escalating, the Indian Air Force deployed a substantial number of remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) for vigilant monitoring of Chinese activities. The fighter jets in service, namely the Rafale and Mig-29 aircraft, participated in combat air patrol. Additionally, helicopters were utilised to transport prefabricated structures, ammunition and spares of military equipment&nbsp;to mountainous bases.</p>

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<p>The Su-30 MKI and Jaguar fighter jets effectively monitored Chinese troop movement&nbsp;and positions within a range of approximately 50 km.</p>

<p>In response to the conflict, the Indian Air Force swiftly reinforced its air defence capabilities by installing various radars and surface-to-air guided weapons at frontline bases along the LAC.</p>

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<p>The overall strategy aimed to fortify the military posture, maintain credible forces, and vigilantly observe the enemy's buildup. This approach was implemented to ensure readiness for any potential situation.</p>

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<p>The operation highlighted the Indian Air Force's expanded airlift capabilities compared to previous endeavours like 'Operation Parakram,' launched after the 2001 Parliament attack, the report said citing sources.</p>

<h2><strong>Ongoing tensions&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Both sides maintain a presence of around 50,000 to 60,000 troops each at the LAC. High-level military talks continue, with India pushing for further disengagement of troops from friction points. In a recent meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, discussions regarding the border standoff took place on the sidelines of a BRICS meeting. The standoff began in May 2020 after a violent clash near Pangong Lake.</p>

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In the aftermath of the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, the Indian Air Force undertook a colossal operation, airlifting more than 68,000 army soldiers and a variety of military equipment to eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), PTI news agency said citing defence sources.

In the aftermath of the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, the Indian Air Force undertook a colossal operation, airlifting more than 68,000 army soldiers and a variety of military equipment to eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), PTI news agency said citing defence sources. This swift deployment was facilitated by a combination of strategic airlift capabilities and increased surveillance measures. To bolster its presence in the region, the Indian Air Force deployed Su-30 MKI and Jaguar fighter jets for continuous surveillance and intelligence gathering. Additionally, several squadrons of combat aircraft were put on "offensive posturing" mode following the clashes on June 15, 2020. Airlift operation The transport fleet of the Indian Air Force played a crucial role in swiftly transporting troops and weapons to the difficult areas along the LAC. The fleet included C-130J Super Hercules and C-17 Globemaster aircraft, carrying a total load of 9,000 tonnes. Robust surveillance With tensions escalating, the Indian Air Force deployed a substantial number of remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) for vigilant monitoring of Chinese activities. The fighter jets in service, namely the Rafale and Mig-29 aircraft, participated in combat air patrol. Additionally, helicopters were utilised to transport prefabricated structures, ammunition and spares of military equipment to mountainous bases. Also Read | Niger regime leader 'open to explore diplomacy' The Su-30 MKI and Jaguar fighter jets effectively monitored Chinese troop movement and positions within a range of approximately 50 km. In response to the conflict, the Indian Air Force swiftly reinforced its air defence capabilities by installing various radars and surface-to-air guided weapons at frontline bases along the LAC. Also Read | At least one killed, several injured after attack on Shiite Muslim shrine in Iran: Reports The overall strategy aimed to fortify the military posture, maintain credible forces, and vigilantly observe the enemy's buildup. This approach was implemented to ensure readiness for any potential situation. WATCH | Chinese vessel prepares to dock to Colombo × The operation highlighted the Indian Air Force's expanded airlift capabilities compared to previous endeavours like 'Operation Parakram,' launched after the 2001 Parliament attack, the report said citing sources. Ongoing tensions Both sides maintain a presence of around 50,000 to 60,000 troops each at the LAC. High-level military talks continue, with India pushing for further disengagement of troops from friction points. In a recent meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, discussions regarding the border standoff took place on the sidelines of a BRICS meeting. The standoff began in May 2020 after a violent clash near Pangong Lake. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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India and China held the 19th round of military-level talks with a focus on disengagement at friction points along the line of actual control in Ladakh. The latest dialogue comes more than three years after the Galwan valley clash in which 20 Indian and an undisclosed number of Chinese soldiers lost their lives.

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