Russian President Vladimir Putin had good things to say about India on its 77th Independence Day. He sent a congratulatory message and talked about how well India is doing. He said India is respected around the world and plays a big part in what happens internationally. "Congratulations on India's Independence Day," Putin said. "India is doing really well in areas like the economy, science, and other fields. The world respects India, and it plays an important role in what happens around the world." Other leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron also said nice things about India on this special day. The message from Putin was shared by his office, the Kremlin.