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Balancing acts
India keeps its foreign policy independent and flexible
 "Balancing acts")
US deepened partnership with India, boosted cooperation via Quad: Blinken
The US State Secretary further said that the US is more closely aligned than ever with the G7, with the EU, and with other allies and partners on the challenges presented by Beijing
 "US deepened partnership with India, boosted cooperation via Quad: Blinken")
Quad to 'detect and deter' cyber-attacks to keep Indo-Pacific resilient
The third in-person Quad Senior Cyber Group (QSCG) Principal Meeting took place in Tokyo on December 5-6
 "Quad to 'detect and deter' cyber-attacks to keep Indo-Pacific resilient")
Cabinet approves pact between India, US to enhance innovation ecosystems
The two countries are working together to strengthen the startup eco- system in deep tech sectors and promote cooperation in initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)
 "Cabinet approves pact between India, US to enhance innovation ecosystems")
India-US relationship has moved in positive direction, says USISPF chief
The Quad bloc groups India, Australia, Japan and the US, which oversees overall cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
 "India-US relationship has moved in positive direction, says USISPF chief")
Biden unlikely to visit India on Republic Day, Quad summit in late 2024
In September, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited President Biden to be the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 next year
 "Biden unlikely to visit India on Republic Day, Quad summit in late 2024")
Gaza facing humanitarian crisis, needs aid, says EAM S Jaishankar
Israel declares Lashkar-e-Taiba as 'terror organisation'
 "Gaza facing humanitarian crisis, needs aid, says EAM S Jaishankar")
EAM meets Australian counterpart for Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue
The two leaders will hold discussions on advancing the strategic partnership between the two countries
 "EAM meets Australian counterpart for Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue")
India looks to host Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida in January Quad summit
All the deliberations among the Quad countries are now focused on the plan to have the summit around January 27, they said
 "India looks to host Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida in January Quad summit")
QUAD FMs reiterate commitment to free Indo-Pacific on UNGA 2023 sidelines
The QUAD Foreign ministers met for a follow-up on the Quad Leaders' Vision that was outlined in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023
 "QUAD FMs reiterate commitment to free Indo-Pacific on UNGA 2023 sidelines")
Modi, Biden stress on importance of Quad in supporting open Indo-Pacific
A joint statement issued after bilateral talks between two leaders also said the Prime Minister looked forward to welcoming the US President to next Quad Leaders' Summit to be hosted by India in 2024
India may invite Quad leaders as Republic Day guests next year: Report
A final call will be taken only after ascertaining the availability of the leaders
 "India may invite Quad leaders as Republic Day guests next year: Report")
Quad foreign ministers likely to meet at UNGA next month in New York
The Quad foreign ministers are expected to deliberate on ways to further boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific under the framework of the coalition
 "Quad foreign ministers likely to meet at UNGA next month in New York")
EAM S Jaishankar lauds former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe for envisioning QUAD
Jaishankar said Abe tried to engage with India with a certain purpose
 "EAM S Jaishankar lauds former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe for envisioning QUAD")
US has 'significant' defence partnership with India, says White House
"We are very much looking forward to have Prime Minister Modi here," Kirby said
 "US has 'significant' defence partnership with India, says White House")
As a mark of respect, Papua New Guinea PM touches PM Modi's feet; see video
PM Modi's visit to Papua New Guinea is the first-ever tour by any Indian Prime Minister to the Pacific island country
 "As a mark of respect, Papua New Guinea PM touches PM Modi's feet; see video")
Security specification in Open-RAN incomplete: Quad working group
A working group on technology under Quad has found security specification of Open-RAN (radio access network), which is widely used for 5G services, to be incomplete and called for additional efforts
 "Security specification in Open-RAN incomplete: Quad working group")
Quad issues principles for critical tech, clean energy in Indo-Pacific
Quad leaders announced 'Principles on Critical and Emerging Technology Standards' to promote interoperability, innovation, compatibility, inclusiveness, free and fair market competition
 "Quad issues principles for critical tech, clean energy in Indo-Pacific")
Quad meet: US, Australian leaders spoke to PM Modi about requests they got
When Biden walked up to PM Modi, one of the points he made was the large number of requests he was getting from prominent citizens to attend his programmes during his state visit to Washington DC
 "Quad meet: US, Australian leaders spoke to PM Modi about requests they got")
Quad leaders express concern over humanitarian consequences of Ukraine war
The Quad leaders on Saturday mourned the "terrible and tragic" humanitarian consequences of the war in Ukraine and called for ending the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy
