Amidst concern over the Pakistan army's actions, minorities are now pushing for a separate nation, led by a Pashtun rally challenging the army's control and alleged ties to the Taliban.
In a first, the US Navy will no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations. Instead, President Joe Biden has nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the Supreme Court for delivering verdicts in regional languages. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, seen among the guests at the Red Fort, acknowledged his statement with folded hands.
After over two decades, theatres in Manipur will screen a Hindi film on India's 77th Independence Day. The last Hindi film that was publicly screened in Manipur was 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in 1998.