Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Indonesia's Independence Day, expressing commitment to expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation through BRICS and Russia-ASEAN Dialogue, aiming to enhance regional and global security.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praises Indian security forces for dismantling the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti terror network, arresting over 200 operatives, and thwarting subversive attack plans ahead of Independence Day.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century with an unbeaten 131, helping India reach 288-2 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit opening day of the first Test in Galle.
JNU professor emerita Zoya Hasan addressed students and parents virtually on pluralism after protests forced her exclusion as chief guest at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya's Independence Day celebration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India received congratulations from global leaders, including Israel's President Herzog and PM Netanyahu, Australia's PM Albanese, Russia's President Putin, Maldives' President Muizzu, France's President Macron, and Bhutan's PM Tobgay, on India's 80th Independence Day, emphasizing the country's strategic partnerships and global influence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indian President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi on India's Independence Day, highlighting the successful development of Russia-India strategic partnership across multiple areas.
India is on the cusp of a historic milestone in cricket, set to play their 600th Test match at Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka, coinciding with the nation's 80th Independence Day. This achievement makes India the third team, after England and Australia, to reach this landmark.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge marked India's 80th Independence Day by warning that constitutional values and democratic institutions have faced serious challenges over the past decade, calling for equality and justice for all citizens.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced sweeping initiatives during his Independence Day 2026 address, including AI training for one crore youth, free exam coaching, semiconductor plants, and a 100 GW nuclear target by 2047.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighters on Independence Day, leading celebrations at the Red Fort with a focus on Viksit Bharat 2047, youth power, and the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for missing the official Independence Day event for the second consecutive year. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Gandhi of reflecting a 'Dimagi Naxal' ecosystem and hatred for Vande Mataram.
Indian PM Narendra Modi announced AI training and free online exam coaching during his Independence Day speech in New Delhi, following recent youth protests over exam irregularities.
India celebrated Independence Day and its 600th Test match by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening match of the two-match series.
India's oldest listed companies, such as Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, Balmer Lawrie, and Tata Steel, offer insights into the adaptation and evolution of Indian business through colonial rule, independence, liberalization, and the digital era.
Bomb threats via email received by Delhi High Court, Delhi Airport's Terminal 3, and several government offices on eve of Independence Day; all declared hoaxes after security checks.
Defence secretary RK Singh stated that Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is invited to the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort and will be seated immediately after Union Cabinet ministers.
For the first time, Vande Mataram will be sung from the Red Fort during India's Independence Day, led by PM Modi, marking 150 years of the national song, alongside a focus on India's youth (Yuva Shakti) in the nation's development towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Indonesia's top Islamic clerical body warned men against wearing women's clothing during Independence Day festivities, declaring the practice haram amid rising anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the nation.
The Justice Department dismissed a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, initially charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Government lawyers now attribute the damage to "flawed installation" by a contractor, not vandalism, citing new documents received after the indictment.
The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence attributing the damage to a flawed contractor installation and rush to complete the project before the America 250 celebration.
Delhi sees increased security with 30 CRPF companies airlifted and CISF leave curtailed amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and seeks compensation for affected families.
A new "Freedom Fuel Network" offering gas discounts of up to 50 cents per gallon has emerged in Pennsylvania and South Jersey, baffling industry experts and officials. The network, incorporated just before Trump promoted it, claims to be a private company with no subsidies, but its ownership and sustainability remain unclear.
A network of 25 gas stations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, branded as Freedom Fuel Network, is offering significant discounts promoted by President Trump. Industry experts are baffled by the sustainability of the discounts and the identity of the entity footing the bill.
SCMP's weekly report features China's Xi Jinping sending a July 4 message to Trump, setting a new precedent amid diplomatic efforts to stabilize US-China relations. Other highlights include Hong Kong's top IB scorers and China's role in Cabo Verde's FIFA journey.
