Image of Asia: Saluting India’s flag at army induction

In this photo by Aijaz Rahi, soldiers and a young girl salute India’s flag during a ceremonial parade at the graduation ceremony for newly inducted army personnel in Bangalore, India. A total of 240 recruits were inducted Friday into the Indian army, which is the world’s third largest with more than 1.3 million active troops. India celebrates its Independence Day on Monday.

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