Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Indonesia’s highest civilian state honour, the Bintang Adipurna, during his visit to Jakarta, reports said. The award is presented as part of a state ceremony at Indonesia’s Presidential Palace. Multiple outlets describe the Bintang Adipurna (also referred to as the Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna) as Indonesia’s top order of merit and the highest class of the Star of the Republic of Indonesia. They note it is conferred by the President of Indonesia to individuals who have provided extraordinary service to the country. Several reports add that the decoration is typically reserved for those who have made exceptional contributions, including to safeguarding the nation’s integrity and strengthening international and bilateral relations, and that it can be awarded to foreign leaders. Bloomberg also notes that Modi’s growing list of foreign honours now totals at least 35. One outlet further says another Indian-related body congratulates Modi on receiving the award. Overall coverage focuses on the ceremony in Jakarta and the award’s status and purpose in recognizing high-level contributions.