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Brics+ share in merchandise exports can overtake G7 by 2026: EY India
The October edition of EY Economy Watch reveals a significant shift in global trade dynamics, with the BRICS+ group rapidly increasing its share in merchandise exports and imports
 "Brics+ share in merchandise exports can overtake G7 by 2026: EY India")
'China pushing Indo-Pacific into new missile age': Why Australia is worried
In late September, China conducted its first known ICBM test in 44 years, launching a missile that could reportedly be capable of reaching the US mainland into the Pacific Ocean
 "'China pushing Indo-Pacific into new missile age': Why Australia is worried")
Canada's Oppn leader Poilievre cancels Diwali event, sparks racism charge
The Indian diaspora in Canada highlighted a more pervasive problem, as "racism and discrimination are prevalent in Canada," with this incident revealing lingering systemic biases
 "Canada's Oppn leader Poilievre cancels Diwali event, sparks racism charge")
Canada admits leaking details on Indian 'interference' claims to US paper
Canada's national security adviser confirmed that she and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison leaked information about Indian activities and Union Home Minister to The Washington Post
 "Canada admits leaking details on Indian 'interference' claims to US paper")
Rajnath leaves for Arunachal; to interact with Armed Forces personnel
Rajnath Singh said that India has made significant strides in reducing its dependence on imports and becoming self-reliant in defence production
 "Rajnath leaves for Arunachal; to interact with Armed Forces personnel")
Disengagement process between India, China in Demchok, Depsang almost over
After the disengagement process is completely over, coordinated patrolling will commence
 "Disengagement process between India, China in Demchok, Depsang almost over")
US welcomes India-China border disengagement, refutes role in resolution
We have talked to our Indian partners and taken a brief on it, but we did not play any role in this resolution, US State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller added
 "US welcomes India-China border disengagement, refutes role in resolution")
US refutes reports of expelling Indian diplomats amid India-Canada row
During a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said he was unfamiliar with any such report and was not aware of any expulsion of Indian diplomats
 "US refutes reports of expelling Indian diplomats amid India-Canada row")
India-China disengagement at two friction points in its final stages
Adhering to agreements between the two sides, Indian troops then begun to pull back equipment to rear locations in these areas
 "India-China disengagement at two friction points in its final stages")
Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as leader; Israel says he won't last long
"Temporary appointment. Not for long," Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant posted on X with a photo of Qassem
 "Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as leader; Israel says he won't last long")
America repatriated over 1,100 Indian nationals in 2024, says US official
Murray highlighted the significant role of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically its agency, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordinating deportations
 "America repatriated over 1,100 Indian nationals in 2024, says US official")
Looking forward to advancing EU-India FTA talks: Spanish President Snchez
The European Union (EU)-India proposed a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at further boosting bilateral trade and investments between the two regions
 "Looking forward to advancing EU-India FTA talks: Spanish President Snchez")
India, Spain must contribute in building open, secure Indo-Pacific: Sanchez
Sanchez maintained that the rules-based international order is at stake and hence Madrid and New Delhi must defend and work towards strengthening multilateral institutions
 "India, Spain must contribute in building open, secure Indo-Pacific: Sanchez")
Long-term trade with India will not be affected due to unrest: Bangladesh
India accounts for approximately $14 billion of Bangladesh's annual imports. Bangladesh's exports to India total around $2 billion, according to sources in Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry
 "Long-term trade with India will not be affected due to unrest: Bangladesh")
EAM stresses need for 'whole of govt' approach to national security
He spoke about the intricacies of current geopolitics including its challenges, possibilities and opportunities
 "EAM stresses need for 'whole of govt' approach to national security")
Jammu encounter cost Army its 'Phantom', a canine warrior who died fighting
Born in May 2020, the Belgian Malinois sniffer dog was posted to the region in August 2022 and had been a vital part of multiple high-stakes missions
 "Jammu encounter cost Army its 'Phantom', a canine warrior who died fighting")
Delayed engines slow down Tejas Mk1A project. When will GE deliver them?
MoD says no proposal under consideration to impose a penalty on American engine maker GE Aerospace for delay in engine deliveries
 "Delayed engines slow down Tejas Mk1A project. When will GE deliver them?")
Army steps up surveillance, patrolling along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch
Seven attacks have occurred just in the past two weeks, resulting in 13 fatalities, including two soldiers
 "Army steps up surveillance, patrolling along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch")
Indian govt sends 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine
Last week, India sent its first tranche of assistance for the people of Palestine through UNRWA
 "Indian govt sends 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine")
Two more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter following attack on army
One of the three terrorists who fired at an army ambulance that was part of a convoy moving near the Line of Control
 "Two more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter following attack on army")