India celebrates Independence Day
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2017-08-15 16:23:12
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects a guard of honor during the country's 71st Independence Day celebrations, which marks the 70th anniversary of the end of British colonial rule, at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. Photo: VCG
Editor's Note:
August 15, 2017 is India’s Independence Day, also the 70th anniversary of the end of British colonial rule. Events are held across the nation to celebrate the special occasion. Photos: VCG

A group of Indian soldiers march during the Independence Day celebration in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on August 15, 2017. Photo: VCG
An Indian girl with a national flag painted on her face holds a flag during the Independence Day celebration in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on August 15, 2017. Photo: VCG
An Indian student paints hands with Indian national flag at an event celebrating Indian Independence Day in Chennai on August 15. Photo: VCG