New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- India is all set to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national ceremony from the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. The event will mark the country's progress toward Viksit Bharat by 2047, with this year's celebrations centered on the theme 'Naya Bharat'.

Ceremony Highlights

Upon arrival at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi will be received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, GOC, Delhi Area, will escort the PM to the Saluting Base for the Guard of Honour, comprising 96 personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Delhi Police.

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