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The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the “At Home” reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the “At Home” reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the “At Home” reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the “At Home” reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the “At Home” reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the “At Home” reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu hosted the ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage to the bravehearts on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National War Memorial, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha in a group photograph with the Senior officers and Staff of Press Information Bureau during the Flag hoisting event on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha in a group photograph with the Senior officers and Staff of Press Information Bureau during the Flag hoisting event on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha in a group photograph with the Senior officers and Staff of Press Information Bureau during the Flag hoisting event on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha in a group photograph with the Senior officers and Staff of Press Information Bureau during the Flag hoisting event on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha in a group photograph with the Senior officers and Staff of Press Information Bureau during the Flag hoisting event on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha in a group photograph with the Senior officers and Staff of Press Information Bureau during the Flag hoisting event on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha hoisting the National Flag (Tiranga) on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha hoisting the National Flag (Tiranga) on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha hoisting the National Flag (Tiranga) on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha hoisting the National Flag (Tiranga) on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha hoisting the National Flag (Tiranga) on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau, Shri Dhirendra Ojha hoisting the National Flag (Tiranga) on the occasion of 80th Independence Day celebrations at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh in a group photograph with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh in a group photograph with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh interacting with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth is also present.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh interacting with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth is also present.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh interacting with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth is also present.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh interacting with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth is also present.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh interacting with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth is also present.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh interacting with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth is also present.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh interacting with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth is also present.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh interacting with the medalists of the International Science Olympiad at Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2026. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth is also present.

Glimpses of the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2026.

Glimpses of the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2026.

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