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India Prepares for 80th Independence Day with Enhanced Security Measures
India is preparing to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15th, with enhanced security measures implemented across the country. The Red Fort in Delhi, a key venue, has seen tightened security, including over 1,000 AI-linked cameras and anti-terror plans, alongside traffic restrictions. Security has also been heightened at airports, including Hyderabad's IGI Airport, and judicial buildings like the Delhi High Court, which, along with IGI Airport, received a bomb threat a day before the celebrations. Various regions, including Tripura, Gurugram, Faridabad, Jammu, and Nagaland, are also reporting increased security and preparations for events.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 1 C 12 R 3
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (12 votes, 13 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, EastMojo, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Economic Times ยท The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (3): Punjab Kesari, Swarajya, The Pioneer