India's Prime Minister has warned Pakistan it will not succumb to, or tolerate, nuclear blackmail.

In Narendra Modi's 12th consecutive speech from the ramparts of Delhi's iconic Red Fort, he addressed the nation celebrating its 79th Independence Day from colonial Britain.

He laid emphasis on 'Atmanirbhar', or self-reliance, in defending India by increasing and developing a more powerful weapons system for security.

Mr Modi said: "India has decided, we will not tolerate nuclear blackmail. We have established a new normal. Now we will not distinguish between terrorists and those who nurture and support terrorists. Both are enemies of humanity"

Image: The historic Red Fort in Delhi has traditionally been the venue for the prime minister's Independence Day address. Pic: Reuters

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