India celebrates 75th Independence Day

NEW DELHI: AUGUST 15 – Today is the 75th Independence Day of India, the day India became independent from British rule. The Government of India has decided to celebrate this day as the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence.

According to the Indian media, there will be celebrations and festivities all over the country on the occasion of Independence Day. Independence Day programs will be held at various levels of ministries, state governments, military forces, administrative bodies and the people.