SHOTLIST NEW DELHI, INDIA (AUGUST 15, 2025) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF SECURITY OFFICERS, HONOR GUARDS AND SOLDIERS STANDING AT RED FORT DURING CEREMONY 2. INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI UNFURLING INDIAN FLAG ON POLE 3. TIGHT SHOT OF INDIEAN FLAG WAVING ON POLE AS INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM IS PLAYED BY BAND (OUT OF SHOT) 4. MILITARY HELICOPTERS FLYING OVER RED FORT, DROPPING PETALS 5. HONOR GUARDS, POLICE OFFICERS AND MILITARY BAND PARADING 6. VARIOUS OF NARENDRA MODI ON RAMPARTS OF RED FORT, DELIVERING HIS INDEPENNDENCE DAY SPEECH AS PEOPLE, OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS LISTEN TO HIM 7. RELEASED BALLONS IN COLORS OF INDIAN FLAG RISING IN SKY 8. VARIOUS OF MODI ROAMING AND GREETING STUDENTS AND PEOPLE NEW DELHI, INDIA - AUGUST 15: India marked its 79th Independence Day on Friday, Aug. 15, with patriotic fervor, commemorating 78 years of freedom from British colonial rule. The main celebrations took place at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for a record 103 minutes—his longest Independence Day speech to date. Modi also unfurled Indian flag at the Red Fort. Dressed in a saffron-colored attire, PM Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the iconic Mughal-era monument. The ceremony began with a Guard of Honour by the Armed Forces and Delhi Police, followed by a 21-gun salute and a flower petal shower from Indian Air Force helicopters. In his speech, PM Modi touched upon several key issues. He issued a strong message to Pakistan regarding nuclear threats, stressing India’s commitment to peace while asserting its readiness to defend itself. The Prime Minister also highlighted India’s progress in semiconductor manufacturing as part of the “Make in India” initiative, aiming to establish the country as a global tech hub. Additionally, he announced upcoming GST reforms, framing them as a "Diwali bonanza" for citizens. Throughout his address, Modi reiterated his government’s focus on infrastructure development, digital India, and social welfare schemes. Lasting 103 minutes, the speech surpassed his previous record of 98 minutes in 2024. The event was attended by senior officials, diplomats, and citizens, with nationwide celebrations including flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs. Writing by Sibel Uygun