New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead the nation's 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15, delivering his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the historic ramparts at a time when India's young population, national security, defence self-reliance and global ambitions are increasingly shaping the country's development narrative.
With the overarching vision of 'Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat 2047', this year's celebrations are expected to go beyond commemorating the freedom struggle and focus on the role of the next generation in steering India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
A major highlight of the ceremony will be the first-ever rendering of the National Song 'Van...