{
  "id": 959228,
  "title": "PM Modi announces civil defence network in Independence Day speech, flags threats within borders: Here's what he said",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/pm-modi-announces-civil-defence-network-in-independence-day-speech",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-15T04:41:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/independence-day-2027-pm-modi-announces-civil-defence-network-speech-flags-threats-within-borders-heres-what-he-said-11786767230873.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of a comprehensive network of civil defence personnel during his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort on August 15. He highlighted the need to address both external and internal security threats facing the nation, emphasizing that modern warfare can target critical infrastructure and citizens. The civil defence initiative aims to familiarize citizens with advanced emergency systems and protocols, creating a modern Civil Defence volunteer force to enhance national security.",
  "summary": "Announcing the civil defence initiative on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I announce that in the coming days, we will establish a modern and vibrant network of Civil Defense.”",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "What are the Saptadhara ‘streams of power’ PM Modi laid down for India's future during Independence Day speech?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/what-are-the-saptadhara-streams-of-power-pm-modi-laid-down-for-indias",
        "published": "2026-08-15T03:17:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}