New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday, August 15, that a comprehensive network of civil defence personnel will be developed. He made the remarks while emphasising external and internal security threats facing the nation.

Delivering his 13th Independence Day speech, PM Modi said, "...making India secure is the collective responsibility of all of us. Whether the challenge arises from within our borders or from beyond them, India is fully prepared for every situation."

He said the nature of warfare is transforming. "There is no longer any guarantee that a war will only be fought along border frontiers...," PM Modi said while emphasising an...