Politics · July 2026

Indonesia awarded its highest state honor, the Bintang Adipurna, to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jakarta on July 7, 2026. President Prabowo Subianto presented the award, recognizing Modi's efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. Modi praised former Indian leader Biju Patnaik for fostering India-Indonesia relations and asserted India's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, a message seen as directed at China. The award drew criticism from India's opposition Congress party. Indonesia and India signed agreements on agriculture, critical minerals, and missile deals. India's landmark Ram temple overhauled its board after alleged theft of donations. The Delhi High Court ordered the unblocking of the Cockroach Janta Party's X account, stating the concern was no longer relevant. India found that shops at Adani's Mumbai airport sold nicotine pouches in breach of the law.