India on Monday enthusiastically celebrated the 75th anniversary of India's Independence by hoisting the tricolour and singing the national anthem and patriotic songs at the country's missions.

The world leaders and celebrated individuals from across the world came forward to congratulate India on the occasion of its 76th Independence Day.

The August 15 ceremony is particularly significant this year as it marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence, with the government launching a host of exercises to add to the verve around the celebration.

Here is a list of 75 events that shaped 75 years of independent India:

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75 events that shaped 75 years of independent India

The August 15 ceremony is particularly significant this year as it marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence, with the government launching a host of exercises to add to the verve around the celebration.

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