India and Indonesia are both stepping up security preparations ahead of their Independence Day celebrations. In Delhi, police and the National Security Guard, along with several central and state agencies, carried out a joint counter-terrorism exercise across the capital to test readiness against possible attacks. In Jakarta, authorities are also trying to ease public worries about the upcoming national holiday. Indonesia marked its 81st Independence Day on August 17, and officials say the situation is fully under control. They have pledged to fight misinformation about potential disorder that could mar the celebrations. Last week, some shopping centres and office complexes in Jakarta installed extra safety barriers, and images of these measures spread quickly on social media, sparking speculation about possible unrest.