Thousands of gun-totting security personnel were on Delhi streets today keeping a vigil to preempt any terrorist strike on the eve of Independence Day celebrations.

Indian Canadians celebrated India's independence day in advance by holding a grand parade and a cultural extravaganza in the heart of the city here.

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