A visual look at the arrangements, decorations and security preparations underway at Delhi’s historic Red Fort ahead of the August 15 celebrations.
Security personnel stand atop of Red Fort during the rehearsal ahead of Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Salman Ali
Security personnel inspect the area as preparations are underway for the Independance Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Salman Ali
Security personnel inspect the area as preparations are underway for the Independance Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Salman Ali
Security personnel inspect the area as preparations are underway for the Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Salman Ali
Workers amid the preparations ahead of Independance Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Salman Ali
A security official stands guard amid the preparations for the 80th Independance Day during rainy weather, near red fort, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Security personnel stand guard amid the preparations for the 80th Independance Day during rainy weather, near red fort, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Security personnel ask for the identity cards of people amid the preparations for the 80th Independance Day during rainy weather, near red fort, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore