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Consortium of 6 top Australian universities to set up campus in Gurugram
Haryana Chief Minister Saini welcomed the delegation and assured them of the full support and cooperation of the state government, including providing an existing building to start the campus
 "Consortium of 6 top Australian universities to set up campus in Gurugram")
Safeguards in place to protect sensitive information: Govt on IAF-Uber MoU
The MoU was entered into to provide efficient and safe mobility services for the welfare of personnel (serving as well as retired) and their families
 "Safeguards in place to protect sensitive information: Govt on IAF-Uber MoU")
Army to permit tourists to visit Siachen, Galwan, Kargil: COAS Dwivedi
He asserted the dominant theme in Jammu and Kashmir has changed from "terrorism to tourism" and added the Army has facilitated this transformation
 "Army to permit tourists to visit Siachen, Galwan, Kargil: COAS Dwivedi")
Indo-Russia trade at $66 bn in 2024, can meet $100 bn target: Russia envoy
The envoy said Russia and India are on track to achieve the ambitious $100 billion trade target by 2030, bolstered by expanding collaborations and diversified trade opportunities
 "Indo-Russia trade at $66 bn in 2024, can meet $100 bn target: Russia envoy")
India, Japan hold first round of economic security, strategic trade talks
Both sides also agreed to bring "concrete results" through enhanced holistic collaboration in focus areas
 "India, Japan hold first round of economic security, strategic trade talks")
Bangladesh court acquits former PM Khaleda Zia in corruption case
Zia, 79, was convicted in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case in 2018 by a Dhaka court. It also sentenced her to seven years imprisonment
 "Bangladesh court acquits former PM Khaleda Zia in corruption case")
Arrest of Iskcon monk in Bangladesh: What's behind the growing tensions?
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent figure advocating for Hindu rights, was arrested by Dhaka police for allegedly disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag at a rally
 "Arrest of Iskcon monk in Bangladesh: What's behind the growing tensions?")
Imran Khan's PTI condemns violence against protestors by security forces
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party alleged that the government's security forces assaulted the peaceful protesters in Islamabad during their rally
 "Imran Khan's PTI condemns violence against protestors by security forces")
Imran Khan's supporters end protests after Pakistan govt's crackdown
There is a search operation ongoing and a large number of protesters who started a sit-in in Islamabad to demand Khan's release from jail have been arrested
 "Imran Khan's supporters end protests after Pakistan govt's crackdown")
L&T-Navantia unveils tech to keep submarines submerged for 21 days
Navantia and L&T partnered under the Navy's Rs 43,500 crore Project 75 (India), which includes a 30-year lifecycle sustenance contract of equal value
 "L&T-Navantia unveils tech to keep submarines submerged for 21 days")
US, India stronger when working together: Blinken after meeting EAM
The United States and India are stronger when they work together, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken has said.
 "US, India stronger when working together: Blinken after meeting EAM")
Jaishankar slams Western criticism of India's purchase of Russian oil
Criticising Europe's selective approach, Jaishankar asked why Europe has itself not cut its businesses with Russia
 "Jaishankar slams Western criticism of India's purchase of Russian oil")
DIG reviews security measures along IB in three sub-sectors in Jammu
He also held discussions with the BSF authorities to enhance coordination as part of the Border Management System
 "DIG reviews security measures along IB in three sub-sectors in Jammu")
India, ISA sign agreement for solar projects in four Indo-Pacific countries
On November 26, the Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) was signed between the MEA and the International Solar Alliance to execute the projects in these Indo-Pacific countries
 "India, ISA sign agreement for solar projects in four Indo-Pacific countries")
Govt signs pact for solar projects in Fiji, Comros, Madagascar, Seychelles
This development comes after India committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects in these Indo-Pacific countries under Quad Climate Working Group initiative
 "Govt signs pact for solar projects in Fiji, Comros, Madagascar, Seychelles")
EAM Jaishankar meets Blinken in Italy, discusses India-US partnership
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the state of the world and the India-US partnership, which continues to move forward.
 "EAM Jaishankar meets Blinken in Italy, discusses India-US partnership")
FTA an ongoing process, UK govt ready to restart negotiations: Indian envoy
Following a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Brazil, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the relaunch of FTA talks in 2025
 "FTA an ongoing process, UK govt ready to restart negotiations: Indian envoy")
At some stage, people will come to the table: Jaishankar on Ukraine war
Jaishankar, who is in Italy on an official visit from November 24-26 to participate in the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, said "the sooner they do it, the better"
Iran seeks help from India to shed FATF's blacklisted country tag: Official
India has assured support to Iran on sharing technical knowledge and expert advice through the EAG, he said.
 "Iran seeks help from India to shed FATF's blacklisted country tag: Official")
EU asks Israel for ceasefire with Hezbollah as 'all concerns addressed'
Israeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security Cabinet was set to convene Tuesday to discuss a proposed ceasefire
 "EU asks Israel for ceasefire with Hezbollah as 'all concerns addressed'")