As Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru announced India's 'tryst with destiny' in the intervening night of 14 and 15th August, 1947, Gandhi chose not to join the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi. What was he doing?

Mahatma Gandhi was a sad, worried man when India got Independence, due to this reason. Here's what he said and did on 14-15 August 1947

India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15. However, it is not the only country that marks its day of freedom on this day. These are the countries that also celebrate their Independence Day on August 15.

India and other countries that celebrate August 15 as their Independence Day

India is currently going through a tussle with the US over its trade and defence ties with Russia. But this is not the first time India has faced such a situation. New Delhi has been able to navigate such crises due to its non-aligned, independent foreign policy. Here is its story
 

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Did you know? India used to print currency for Pakistan for almost one year after Independence

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India is all set to celebrate its 74th Independence day on August 15 in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

India: COVID-19 looms over Independence day events

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