New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday hoisted the national flag at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and extended his greetings to the people of the country, saying India has made significant progress over the past eight decades.

Reddy hoisted the Tricolour in the presence of security personnel and others as the country marked its 80th Independence Day. The national anthem and other customary proceedings followed the flag-hoisting ceremony.

Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Reddy extended his "heartfelt best wishes" to the people of India and described the occasion as a matter of great pride.

"Over these eighty years, the nation has advanced along the path of developme...