In masks, India marks 74th Independence Day

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stand in a formation during a ceremony to celebrate India's 74th Independence Day, which marks the end of British colonial rule, in Srinagar on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP)

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee gestures as she arrives to attend India's 74th Independence Day parade, which marks the end of British colonial rule, in Kolkata on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP)

A woman dressed in a traditional Kashmiri attire dances during a ceremony to celebrate India's 74th Independence Day, which marks the end of British colonial rule, in Srinagar on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP)

Indian paramilitary personnel stand guard along a street as India celebrates its 74th Independence Day, which marks the end of British colonial rule, in Srinagar on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP)

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stand in a formation during a ceremony to celebrate India's 74th Independence Day, which marks the end of British colonial rule, in Srinagar on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP)

Security personnel wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits stand at the entrance of Manek Shaw Parade Grounds to conduct checks during India's 74th Indian Independence Day celebrations, which mark the end of British colonial rule, at the Manek Shaw Parade Grounds in Bangalore on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Manjunath Kiran / AFP)

Special weapons and tactics (SWAT) personnel of Bangalore's police stand next to vehicles in a row during India's 74th Indian Independence Day celebrations, which mark the end of British colonial rule, at the Manek Shaw Parade Grounds in Bangalore on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Manjunath Kiran / AFP)

Police personnel march back after India's 74th Indian Independence Day celebrations, which mark the end of British colonial rule, at the Manek Shaw Parade Grounds in Bangalore on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Manjunath Kiran / AFP)

Municipal workers carry roses presented to them as a token of appreciation for their service in the fight against COVID-19 coronavirus during India's 74th Indian Independence Day celebrations, which mark the end of British colonial rule, at the Manek Shaw Parade Grounds in Bangalore on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Manjunath Kiran / AFP)

Police personnel march back after India's 74th Indian Independence Day celebrations, which mark the end of British colonial rule, at the Manek Shaw Parade Grounds in Bangalore on August 15, 2020. - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on August 15, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military. (Photo by Manjunath Kiran / AFP)