From PM's speech to gallantry awards: Important national events to look for today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his seventh Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort today. Four jawans of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be conferred with Shaurya Chakras for their gallant action, courage and devotion to duty during major fire incidents, on the 74th Independence Day today. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will start “Fit India Freedom Run” from today to 2 October 2020. Here is a heads up for all the important national events to look for today.

1. PM Modi to address the nation from Red Fort today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his seventh Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort today.

PM Modi

2. 4 CISF personnel who died on duty to be conferred with Shaurya Chakra today

Four jawans of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be conferred with Shaurya Chakras for their gallant action, courage and devotion to duty during major fire incidents, on the 74th Independence Day today. The CISF martyrs being conferred with Shaurya Chakra are Sub-Inspector Mahaveer Prasad Godara, Head Constable Eranna Nayaka, Constable/DCPO Mahendra Kumar Paswan, Constable Satish Prasad Kushwaha.

Shaurya Chakra

3. PM likely to announce 'One Nation One Health Card' today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make the announcement of 'One Nation One Health Card' scheme today, during the Independence Day celebrations.

'One Nation One Health Card'

4. 'Fit India Freedom Run' to start from today

“Fit India Freedom Run”

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will start “Fit India Freedom Run” from today to 2nd October 2020. The event is targeted to encourage fitness among the masses while following COVID-19 protocols.