India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (in blue turban) inspects a guard of honour upon his arrival at the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi Aug 15, 2012. Singh forecast economic growth of more than 6.5 percent for this fiscal year on Wednesday, a more optimistic take than a recent spate of private projections that saw growth slowing to as low as 5.5 percent. [Photo/Agencies]

A police contingent marches during India's Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar Aug 15, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]