India celebrated its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with nationwide events and a speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Red Fort in Delhi. Modi emphasized the country's commitment to self-reliance, particularly in sectors such as energy, defense, and manufacturing, including the announcement that the first Made in India semiconductor chip will be available by the end of the year. He launched the Prime Minister Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, a ₹1 trillion employment scheme aimed at supporting 35 million youth by providing ₹15,000 to first-time private sector employees and incentives for employers. Modi also introduced a high-powered demography mission to address illegal migration, citing demographic changes as a national security threat. Defying US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff increase on Indian goods, Modi reaffirmed support for farmers and vowed to protect their welfare. Additionally, Modi announced the creation of a national air and missile defense system to safeguard India from external threats and unveiled "Mission Sudarshan Chakra" to counter enemy infiltrations and enhance offensive capabilities. Independence Day celebrations included patriotic performances by various Indian armed forces bands and illuminated landmarks in India and abroad, such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Moscow’s Novy Arbat Street, and the Space Needle in Seattle. Key Indian buildings, including the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, Bombay Stock Exchange, Calcutta High Court, and the Statue of Unity, were lit up in the colors of the national flag.