Watch: Indian embassy in US celebrates Independence Day, Joe Biden extends wishes

Watch: Indian embassy in US celebrates Independence Day, Joe Biden extends wishes

As India celebrated nation's 74th Independence Day on August 15, Indian Embassy in the United States also joined the celebrations on the occasion.

Indian Ambassador to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu hoisted the Indian national flag at India House in Washington.

US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wished the NRIs on the occasion.

India's 74th Independence Day celebrations echoed worldwide on August 15 and Times Square in New York City was no exception.

The tricolour was unfurled with alongside the US flag at Times Square.

More than 200 Indian Americans participated in the event and witnessed the tricolour soaring high and wide in the skies of New York.

Indian Americans also chanted patriotic slogans to mark the special day.

Flag was hoisted by Consul General of India in New York, Randhir Jaiswal.

Jaiswal was the Guest of Honour at the event organised by Federation of Indian Association.

The event was organised keeping the coronavirus pandemic in mind.

All necessary precautions were taken during the celebration.