New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Nation today celebrated the 79th Independence Day with grandeur and patriotic fervour, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag at the iconic Red Fort and addressed the Nation.

According to a release from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, in his speech, the Prime Minister lauded the indomitable spirit of Nari Shakti, emphasising that the dream of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 rests on the empowerment of women and the well-being of children. He reaffirmed that India's progress is inseparable from the progress of its women and their central role in every sphere of nation-building.

Paying tribute to the bravery of the forces in Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister called it a testament to th...