More than 1,200 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at India House in Nairobi. Similar events were held in Bahrain and France, featuring the Tricolour, Vande Mataram, cultural performances and community gatherings

The embassies advised US citizens in the Middle East to exercise caution and heightened vigilance and to be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions