India is celebrating 70 years of freedom from British rule, an event which is being celebrated with the customary pomp and glory. The highlight of today's Independence Day celebrations was in New Delhi, where PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the rampart of the Red Fort. This was PM Modi's fourth address to the nation from the Red Fort, and he managed to keep his promise by finishing his speech in an hour. Here are the latest updates from this year's Independence Day celebration. HIGHLIGHTS:ALSO READ | 15 issues India wants to hear from PM Modi on Independence Day

Source: India Today August 15, 2017 00:24 UTC