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Canadian MP Arya stands against motion to declare 1984 riots as genocide
Canadian MP also highlighted the ongoing threats and pressure he faces for voicing concerns of the Hindu-Canadian community
 "Canadian MP Arya stands against motion to declare 1984 riots as genocide")
Govt issues advisory for Syria, advises citizens to restrict movements
This warning comes in light of the situation prevailing in Syria, which poses significant risks to travellers
 "Govt issues advisory for Syria, advises citizens to restrict movements")
Preparing for SR dialogue, other meetings: India on next steps with China
MEA spokesperson said the Indian statement on the WMCC meeting talked about the implementation of the disengagement process
 "Preparing for SR dialogue, other meetings: India on next steps with China")
Syrian insurgents enter 2 central towns, bringing them close to Homs
The insurgents, led by the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have said that they will march to Homs and Damascus, President Bashar Assad's seat of power
 "Syrian insurgents enter 2 central towns, bringing them close to Homs")
Govt taps MSMEs, startups for defence tech, sanctions Rs 1,264 cr projects
India's transformation into a defence tech hub is being driven by initiatives to promote innovation, self-reliance, and collaboration among startups, MSMEs, and academia
 "Govt taps MSMEs, startups for defence tech, sanctions Rs 1,264 cr projects")
India not re-considering joining mega trade agreement RCEP, says Goyal
In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Goyal said that the structure of RCEP did not adequately address the ambitions and concerns of India's stakeholders
 "India not re-considering joining mega trade agreement RCEP, says Goyal")
India lodges protest with Pak on objectionable remarks against Bhagat Singh
Govt said the government and the entire nation recognise the invaluable contribution of Shaheed Bhagat Singh in India's freedom struggle
 "India lodges protest with Pak on objectionable remarks against Bhagat Singh")
US State Department, 'deep state' trying to destabilise India: BJP on OCCRP
Congress has used OCCRP articles on Adani Group to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleges BJP
 "US State Department, 'deep state' trying to destabilise India: BJP on OCCRP")
Indian Ambassador to China calls on COAS General Upendra Dwivedi: Army
They also deliberated upon various aspects related to the relations between the two countries and issues related to strengthening our defence preparedness
 "Indian Ambassador to China calls on COAS General Upendra Dwivedi: Army")
Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion loan to Pakistan for another year
The World Bank is the single largest multilateral creditor with USD 20 billion exposure to Pakistan as of the end of 2023, according to its International Debt Report
 "Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion loan to Pakistan for another year")
US State Department targeting India with help of Rahul Gandhi, others: BJP
The BJP has previously accused Gandhi, the OCCRP and 92-year-old billionaire financier-philanthropist George Soros of attacking Modi
 "US State Department targeting India with help of Rahul Gandhi, others: BJP")
EAM discusses India-Japan ties, tourism growth, and challenges with China
EAM Jaishankar also reflected on the shared experiences of India and Japan in terms of their proximity to China
 "EAM discusses India-Japan ties, tourism growth, and challenges with China")
Quad growing as an expensive sort of intergovernmental coordination: EAM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Trump's views regarding alliances and US' share and burden sharing does not apply to the Quad as everybody pays their fair share in the alliance
 "Quad growing as an expensive sort of intergovernmental coordination: EAM")
Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations amid protests
The mission in Kolkata has witnessed multiple protests over the past week by political parties
 "Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations amid protests")
India-US ties need bipartisan support on security, defence: Vivek Lall
Dr Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, said One of the most important strategic partnerships of the 21st century is that of India and the United States
India, Vietnam hold 3rd security talks, boost ties against terrorism, crime
Two sides exchanged views on global and regional security and the implementation of aspects of the Action Plan for the India - Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
 "India, Vietnam hold 3rd security talks, boost ties against terrorism, crime")
India slams developed countries for climate crisis at ICJ hearing
India home of about 17.8% of global population, its contribution to climate change less than 4%, said JS, MEA Luther M Rangrezi to ICJ
 "India slams developed countries for climate crisis at ICJ hearing")
Indian arms makers in Top 100 log $6.7-bn 2023 revenue, up 6%: Sipri
Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders - the three Indian firms on Sipri's list of the world's 100 largest arms producers - are all defence public sector undertakings
 "Indian arms makers in Top 100 log $6.7-bn 2023 revenue, up 6%: Sipri")
Indian biz should take balanced approach in dealing with China: Jaishankar
To a question on evolving relations with China, he said with that country accounting for 32-33 per cent of global manufacturing, it is logical that several supply chains will have to go through China
In diplomatic talks, India, China agree to maintain peace along LAC
The two sides agreed to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas in line with bilateral pacts and protocols
 "In diplomatic talks, India, China agree to maintain peace along LAC")