India on Thursday is celebrating its 73rd Independence Day with many events across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag at the majestic Red Fort.

PM Modi unfurls national flag from the Red Fort, nation chants 'National Anthem'

73rd Independence Day: PM Modi address nation for 92 minutes; Here are the top points of his speech. Watch video to know more.

73rd Independence Day: PM Modi address nation for 92 minutes; Here are the top points of his speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort by conveying Independence Day greetings. Then he says 'We do not believe in creating problems or dragging them. In less than 70 days of our new Government, Article 370 was revoked, and in both Houses of Parliament, 2/3rd of the members supported this move. The old system in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh led to corruption, nepotism but there was injustice when it came to rights of women, children, Dalits, tribal communities.

PM Modi addresses nation on its 73rd Independence day celebration from the ramparts of the Red Fort

Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the National Tricolour at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in the first Independence Day celebration in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of its special status.

Governor Satya Pal Malik unfurls National Flag at Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir stadium

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday (today) from the ramparts of iconic Red Fort in the national capital. Watch this video to know more.

India now talking about one nation, one election: PM in  Independence Day address

On Independence day, only selected gates at four Delhi Metro Violet Line stations- Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and ITO will be open for entry and exit. The remaining services of the Delhi Metro Rail network will remain unaffected.

"The entry/exit at four stations of Violet Line i.e, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and ITO will be permitted from select entry/exit gates during the ceremony time and some gates will remain closed at these stations owing to security considerations during this period," said an official statement from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

The parking services at metro stations will be closed from 6am on August 14 to 2pm on August 15, the statement added.

Additional staff will be deployed and more ticketing counters will be opened at Lal Quila and Jama Masjid metro stations to facilitate people movement.

"To facilitate people at Lal Quila station on Independence Day, additional ticket counters will be opened at Lal Quila and Jama Masjid Metro stations along with deployment of additional staff for guiding the additional rush after the ceremony," the statement further read.

On Independence day, only selected gates at four Delhi Metro Violet Line stations- Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and ITO will be open for entry and exit. The remaining services of the Delhi Metro Rail network will remain unaffected.

On Independence day, only selected gates at four Delhi Metro Violet Line stations- Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and ITO will be open for entry and exit. The remaining services of the Delhi Metro Rail network will remain unaffected. "The entry/exit at four stations of Violet Line i.e, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and ITO will be permitted from select entry/exit gates during the ceremony time and some gates will remain closed at these stations owing to security considerations during this period," said an official statement from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. The parking services at metro stations will be closed from 6am on August 14 to 2pm on August 15, the statement added. Additional staff will be deployed and more ticketing counters will be opened at Lal Quila and Jama Masjid metro stations to facilitate people movement. "To facilitate people at Lal Quila station on Independence Day, additional ticket counters will be opened at Lal Quila and Jama Masjid Metro stations along with deployment of additional staff for guiding the additional rush after the ceremony," the statement further read.

Delhi Metro to remain open on Independence Day

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PM Modi unfurls national flag from the Red Fort, nation chants 'National Anthem'

73rd Independence Day: PM Modi address nation for 92 minutes; Here are the top points of his speech

PM Modi addresses nation on its 73rd Independence day celebration from the ramparts of the Red Fort

Governor Satya Pal Malik unfurls National Flag at Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir stadium

India now talking about one nation, one election: PM in Independence Day address

Delhi Metro to remain open on Independence Day