In pictures: India celebrates its 78th Independence Day with pomp and fervour

Colourful celebrations held across the nation on this auspicious occasion

Last updated: August 15, 2024 | 12:59

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India's prime minister Narendra Modi speaks during the nation's Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort in New Delhi, on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the Guard of Honour on the 78th Independence Day, at Red Fort, in New Delhi.

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Children run while holding National flags in a village paddy field on the occasion of 78th Independence Day celebrations at Jagginagar, in Birbhum.

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Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel offer sweets to each other on the occasion of the country's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35 km from Amritsar.

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School students perform during India's Independence Day celebrations in Jalandhar.

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Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials release tricolour balloons during a ceremony to mark India's Independence Day in Chennai.

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A man waves India's national flag to mark the country's Independence Day at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

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Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel assist a dog performing at a ceremony to mark India's Independence Day in Chennai.

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Students paste stickers depicting India's national flag before the start of a ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day in Secunderabad.

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Security personnel patrol near the illuminated clock tower at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on August 15, 2024, to mark India's Independence Day.

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A scuba diver displays India's national flag at a marine aquarium on the eve of the country's Independence Day celebrations in Chennai.

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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel with the National flags during the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign on the eve of the 78th Independence Day.

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