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In masks, India marks 74th Independence Day

India's independence day celebration parade was held in Delhi on Saturday

Published: August 15, 2020 12:13 AFP and Compiled by Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor

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Copy of 465654-01-02-1597479140581 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465648-01-02-1597479145680 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465653-01-02-1597479143086 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465656-01-02-1597479138159 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465657-01-02-1597479135758 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465706-01-02-1597479128201 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465707-01-02-1597479125628 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465705-01-02-1597479130816 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465710-01-02-1597479117698 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 465709-01-02-1597479120236 — 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) Image Credit: AFP

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