India@70: Independence Day celebrations from Wagah to Hyderabad
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Aug 15, 2017, 04:33 IST | Updated: Aug 15, 2017, 04:33 IST
India celebrated its 70th Independence Day today with India and Pakistan troops exchanging sweets at the Wagah border.
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India-Pak meet at Wagah
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Sudeep (3R) presents sweets as he shakes hand with the Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal (2L) during a ceremony to celebrate India's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post.
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India, Pak friendship at Wagah
BSF Commandant Sudeep (6R) presents sweets to Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal (6L) during a ceremony to celebrate India's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post on August 15, 2017.
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Wagah border
BSF Commandant Sudeep (4R) presents sweets to Pakistani Ranger (C) during a ceremony to celebrate India's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post.
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Independence Day in Chennai
An Indian student paints the Indian national flag at an event during Independence Day celebrations in Chennai.
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India celebrates Independence Day
An Indian student poses during an event in Chennai.
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India mapped
An Indian student with palms painted with the Indian national flag colours in Chennai.
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Independence Day
Indian students practice prior to performing during Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad.
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Mobile India
Women take pictures on their mobile phone prior to Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad.
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RPF @ Independence Day celebrations
Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel march during Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad.
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India's 70th Independence Day
An Indian girl holds a flag during Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad.
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Tri colour bangles
Girls wear tri colour bangles prior to Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad.
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India's Independence Day
Indian students perform during Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad.
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India's Independence celebrations in Delhi
An Indian armed forces contingent marches past during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi.