India, Aug. 15 -- Government offices and monuments across the country glowed saffron, white and green on the eve of India's 79th Independence Day. India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today with the theme Naya Bharat, reflecting the country's significant progress towards achieving the government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The official programme will begin with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisting the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The ceremony, which will begin at 7:30am, will also see the prime minister deliver his speech from the Red Fort's ramparts, outlining the government's key priorities, accomplishments, and aspirations for the years ahead.

On the evening of 14th August, buildings across the countr...