Celebrating India's 70th Independence Day
India on 15 August 2016 celebrated its 70th Independence Day. We take a look at some key moments of the occasion.
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- Aug 16, 2016,
- Updated Aug 16, 2016 4:46 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L, wearing turban) greets school children after addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, August 15, 2016.
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Schoolchildren take part in the Independence Day celebrations in front of the historic Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address the nation, in Delhi, August 15, 2016.
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A cyclist rides past the Illuminated Defence Ministry (L), Presidential Palace (C) and Home Ministry ahead of Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, August 13, 2016.
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Policewomen march during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Chandigarh, August 13, 2016.
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Policemen take part in the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, August 13, 2016.
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Policewomen perform a stunt on their motorbikes during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, August 13, 2016.
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An artist adjusts his mask before taking part in the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day in Kolkata, August 13, 2016.
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A placard is held up during a march to celebrate Independence Day in Ahmedabad, India, August 15, 2016.
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People look at balloons released during a march to celebrate Independence Day in Ahmedabad.
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A Muslim man waves an Indian flag during a march to celebrate Independence Day in Ahmedabad.
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Schoolchildren perform during the Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata.
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Paramilitary soldiers march at a parade during country's Independence Day celebrations in Agartala.