Highlights from Red Fort as India celebrates 79 years of Independence

As India celebrates 79th Independence Day today, here are some pictures from the Red Fort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a 103-minute Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the longest by any prime minister in India's history.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students during the 79th Independence Day celebration

People gather at the Red Fort to celebrate 79th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects a Guard of Honour during the 79th Independence Day celebrations

The success of Operation Sindoor is the defining spirit at the Red Fort complex with special artworks dedicated to India's decisive military action being showcased as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, Hardeep Singh Puri, Manohar Lal and others during the 79th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort

Soldiers take part in a march past during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi

A squirrel moves on the red carpet during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations

A military helicopter showers flower petals after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort