India to celebrate its 80th Independence Day today

India will mark its 80th Independence Day today, commemorating 79 years since the country gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver his Independence Day address to the nation for the 13th consecutive time at the Red Fort in Delhi.

Meanwhile, leaders and dignitaries from several countries extended greetings to India on the occasion.

Messages of congratulations were issued by officials in the United States, Bhutan, and other countries, expressing their best wishes to the government and people of India on the anniversary of the country’s independence.