A full-dress rehearsal for India's 80th Independence Day celebrations is underway at the Red Fort in New Delhi as the national capital prepares for the main ceremony on August 15. Security personnel, traffic officials and other agencies have stepped up preparations, with extensive security measures and traffic restrictions being implemented across central Delhi. (Pics/PTI)

People participate in the Tiranga Yatra near India Gate in New Delhi on August 12, 2026, carrying and waving the national flag during the patriotic gathering. The event features a large turnout of participants dressed in white and holding the Tricolour. (Pics/PTI)