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Day In Pics: August 15, 2026

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Specially-abled job aspirants in wheelchairs lead a 'Tiranga Yatra' procession taken out by students and job seekers under the banner of JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, protesting against the Jharkhand government over alleged recruitment examination irregularities and paper leaks, near Albert Ekka Chowk, in Ranchi. | Photo: PTI
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In this combo of images, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the Independence Day on the last occassions, in 2026 (left); from year 2025 to year 2022 (top row left to right), from year 2021 to year 2018 (middle row left to right); from year 2017 to year 2014 (bottom row left to right), in New Delhi.
In this combo of images, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the Independence Day on the last occassions, in 2026 (left); from year 2025 to year 2022 (top row left to right), from year 2021 to year 2018 (middle row left to right); from year 2017 to year 2014 (bottom row left to right), in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI
A video grab shows police personnel restraining student leader Devendra Nath Mahto as he attempts to leave the ICU of Sadar Hospital to participate in a 'Tiranga Yatra' on the occasion of Independence Day, in Ranchi. Mahto was previously admitted following a protest against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC-JSSC-CGL paper leak issue.
A video grab shows police personnel restraining student leader Devendra Nath Mahto as he attempts to leave the ICU of Sadar Hospital to participate in a 'Tiranga Yatra' on the occasion of Independence Day, in Ranchi. Mahto was previously admitted following a protest against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC-JSSC-CGL paper leak issue. | Photo: PTI
People take part in a rally 'Freedom Beyond Midnight', a midnight walkathon for women’s safety, in Kolkata.
People take part in a rally 'Freedom Beyond Midnight', a midnight walkathon for women’s safety, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
Armed Force personnel stand guard during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi.
Armed Force personnel stand guard during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi. | Photo: @narendramodi/YT via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence MoS Sanjay Seth during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence MoS Sanjay Seth during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. | Photo: @narendramodi/YT via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage at Rajghat during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage at Rajghat during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi. | Photo: PMO via PTI
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India Pramod Kumar Mishra, right, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi.
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India Pramod Kumar Mishra, right, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi. | Photo: @narendramodi/YT via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage at Rajghat during the 8oth Independence Day, in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage at Rajghat during the 8oth Independence Day, in New Delhi. | Photo: @narendramodi/YT via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. | Photo: @narendramodi/YT via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects a Guard of Honour during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects a Guard of Honour during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. | Photo: PMO via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects a Guard of Honour during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects a Guard of Honour during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. | Photo: PMO via PTI
Security personnel keep vigil outside Maulana Azad Stadium during the Independence Day celebrations, in Jammu.
Security personnel keep vigil outside Maulana Azad Stadium during the Independence Day celebrations, in Jammu. | Photo: PTI
Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, CJI Surya Kant and others during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi.
Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, CJI Surya Kant and others during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. | Photo: PMO via PTI
Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami hoisted the tricolour at the Embassy of India during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Beijing.
Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami hoisted the tricolour at the Embassy of India during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Beijing. | Photo: Handout via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the national flag from the ramparts of Red Fort during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the national flag from the ramparts of Red Fort during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
India's Kuldeep Yadav, left, and Ravindra Jadeja warm up before the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka.
India's Kuldeep Yadav, left, and Ravindra Jadeja warm up before the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka. | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak
A man waves the national flag near Ghanta Ghar during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
A man waves the national flag near Ghanta Ghar during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo: PTI
BSF personnel during a flag-hoisting ceremony on the occasion of 80th Independence Day near the India-Pakistan border at Octroi Post, in Suchatgarh, Jammu.
BSF personnel during a flag-hoisting ceremony on the occasion of 80th Independence Day near the India-Pakistan border at Octroi Post, in Suchatgarh, Jammu. | Photo: PTI
Baghambari Math Balveer Giri Maharaj offers prayers to an idol of lord Hanuman decorated in the tri-colour during the 80th Independence Day, at Bade Hanuman Temple, in Prayagraj.
Baghambari Math Balveer Giri Maharaj offers prayers to an idol of lord Hanuman decorated in the tri-colour during the 80th Independence Day, at Bade Hanuman Temple, in Prayagraj. | Photo: PTI
An idol of lord Vishweshwara decorated in tri-colour themed flowers during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Varanasi.
An idol of lord Vishweshwara decorated in tri-colour themed flowers during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Varanasi. | Photo: PTI
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. | Photo: PTI
Armed Force personnel during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Dharmanagar, Tripura.
Armed Force personnel during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Dharmanagar, Tripura. | Photo: PTI
Artists perform a traditional sword dance in front of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, and other dignitaries during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.
Artists perform a traditional sword dance in front of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, and other dignitaries during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Nand Kumar
Police personnel stand guard during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi.
Police personnel stand guard during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Supreme Court, in New Delhi.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Supreme Court, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Ehtasham Khan
Manipur Legislative Assembly member N Biren Singh during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at his residence.
Manipur Legislative Assembly member N Biren Singh during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at his residence. | Photo: @NBirenSingh/X via PTI
Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) personnel hold national tri-colour flags at Sheshnag Amarnath Yatra during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) personnel hold national tri-colour flags at Sheshnag Amarnath Yatra during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo: PTI
Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) personnel hold national tri-colour flags at Sheshnag Amarnath Yatra during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) personnel hold national tri-colour flags at Sheshnag Amarnath Yatra during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo: PTI
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Fort St. George, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Fort St. George, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat with Lokmat Group Chairman Vijay Darda during an event on the topic 'Contribution of youth in India's bright future', following a flag-hoisting ceremony organised by Lokmat Media Group on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat with Lokmat Group Chairman Vijay Darda during an event on the topic 'Contribution of youth in India's bright future', following a flag-hoisting ceremony organised by Lokmat Media Group on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. | Photo: PTI
MP Asaduddin Owaisi hoists the national tri-colour flag during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Madina Circle, in Hyderabad.
MP Asaduddin Owaisi hoists the national tri-colour flag during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Madina Circle, in Hyderabad. | Photo: PTI
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hoists the national tri-colour flag, at his residence, in Jubilee Hills.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hoists the national tri-colour flag, at his residence, in Jubilee Hills. | Photo: @TelanganaCMO/X via PTI
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Morhabadi Ground, in Ranchi.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Morhabadi Ground, in Ranchi. | Photo: PTI
West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul holds a portrait of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose along with state BJP leaders and actor Rituparna Sengupta during a rally 'Freedom Beyond Midnight', a midnight walkathon for women’s safety, in Kolkata.
West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul holds a portrait of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose along with state BJP leaders and actor Rituparna Sengupta during a rally 'Freedom Beyond Midnight', a midnight walkathon for women’s safety, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood arrives to attend the 80th Independence Day celebrations, organized by the Bhagat Singh Yuva Sena, at Begum Bazar in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood arrives to attend the 80th Independence Day celebrations, organized by the Bhagat Singh Yuva Sena, at Begum Bazar in Hyderabad, Telangana. | Photo: PTI
Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani along with his daughter Pratibha Advani poses for a photograph on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, in New Delhi.
Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani along with his daughter Pratibha Advani poses for a photograph on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI
A crowd of devotees gathers to transport a Lord Ganesh idol through heavy traffic during an early arrival procession ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, at Parel, in Mumbai.
A crowd of devotees gathers to transport a Lord Ganesh idol through heavy traffic during an early arrival procession ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, at Parel, in Mumbai. | Photo: PTI
Artists dressed in traditional attire perform a Himachali folk dance on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
Artists dressed in traditional attire perform a Himachali folk dance on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. | Photo: PTI
Assam Police 'Veerangana' woman commandos participate in a ceremonial demonstration in front of a giant State Emblem of India backdrop during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Guwahati.
Assam Police 'Veerangana' woman commandos participate in a ceremonial demonstration in front of a giant State Emblem of India backdrop during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Guwahati. | Photo: PTI
Members of the Kinner Akhara salute the national flag after hosting it on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Members of the Kinner Akhara salute the national flag after hosting it on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI
Personnel from the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police conduct a raid and search operation at the residence of Mintu Sekh alias Md. Samsul Alam, brother-in-law of absconding stone quarry owner Tulu Mondal, in connection with an illegal wealth linked case, at Rabindra Bithi area of Bolpur, in Birbhum district.
Personnel from the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police conduct a raid and search operation at the residence of Mintu Sekh alias Md. Samsul Alam, brother-in-law of absconding stone quarry owner Tulu Mondal, in connection with an illegal wealth linked case, at Rabindra Bithi area of Bolpur, in Birbhum district. | Photo: PTI
An artisan gives final touches to Lord Shiva idols during the holy 'Shravan' month, in Nadia, West Bengal.
An artisan gives final touches to Lord Shiva idols during the holy 'Shravan' month, in Nadia, West Bengal. | Photo: PTI
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