India celebrates 65 years of independence

As India celebrates 65 years of independence, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in his address to the nation that India's national security will be affected if steps are not taken to increase economic growth and encourage new investments in the country.

As India celebrates 65 years of independence, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in his address to the nation that India's national security will be affected if steps are not taken to increase economic growth and encourage new investments in the country.

Heavy ground-to-air security has been put in place in Delhi, especially in and around Red Fort where Prime Mnister Singh delivered his ninth address to the nation.
The National Flag Guard, comprising of 32 men and one officer each from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police, presented the Rashtriya Salute as the tri-colour was unfurled.
Commander Siji Jacob from the Indian Navy led the Inter-Services Guard and Police Guard.

The Army contingent for the National Flag Guard is from the 10th Battalion of the Sikh Light Infantry (Parbat Ali).
After the Prime Minister's address, school children and NCC Cadets sang the national anthem.
The Red Fort, bedecked in the colours of India.