 "A cloth in the colours of the national flag is tied by the rampart of the Red Fort during the full dress rehearsal of the 72nd Independence Day function, in New Delhi")
India celebrates 73rd Independence day
India on Wednesday will celebrate its 73rd Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the sixth straight time will deliver the Independence Day speech from Red Fort in New Delhi and is expected to speak on multiple issues.
IAF's Abhinandan to receive Vir Chakra
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed an enemy jet in an aerial combat with Pakistan in February and was held captive for three days, has been conferred the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest war time gallantry medal.
At least five IAF pilots who were part of the mission to strike a Jaish-e-Mohammad
