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India rejects China push for disengagement from south of Pangong: Report
It also conveyed to the Chinese side that as the standoff began in early May due to aggressive actions by the Chinese troops, they should take the lead in disengaging from the friction points
 "India rejects China push for disengagement from south of Pangong: Report")
Al-Qaeda in Indian subcontinent capable of small-scale attacks: US official
AQIS was set up by al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in 2014 to expand the terror group's influence in the region
 "Al-Qaeda in Indian subcontinent capable of small-scale attacks: US official")
Iran runs out of dollars, India's basmati rice exports may fall 20%
Islamic Republic ordered nearly 30 per cent of India's basmati rice exports in financial year 2019-20, buying 1.3 million tonnes
 "Iran runs out of dollars, India's basmati rice exports may fall 20%")
Disband expert committee to study Indian culture: 32 MPs to President
The expert committee was set up to study the origin and evolution of Indian culture dating back to 12,000 years
 "Disband expert committee to study Indian culture: 32 MPs to President")
India coronavirus update: Over 570,000 cases, above 91,000 deaths
With a spike of 86,508 coronavirus cases in 24 hours India's tally on Thursday reached 57,32,518 and there were 1,129 deaths in one day
 "India coronavirus update: Over 570,000 cases, above 91,000 deaths")
Indian, Sri Lankan discuss bilateral economic, development cooperation
Indian Acting High Commissioner Vinod K Jacob on Wednesday met Sri Lankan state minister Shehan Semasinghe and held discussions on Indian and Sri Lankan bilateral economic and development cooperation
 "Indian, Sri Lankan discuss bilateral economic, development cooperation")
G4 countries call for urgent measures for reform of the UN Security Council
A joint press statement said the ministers highlighted the urgency of reforming the UN and updating its main decision-making bodies, in order to better reflect contemporary realities
 "G4 countries call for urgent measures for reform of the UN Security Council")
Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that his country is against any country dominating the Indian Ocean and that it would stay neutral.
 "Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa")
Turkey' Erdogan again rakes up Kashmir issue at UN General Assembly
On day two of the high-level UNGA, the Turkish President said, "The Kashmir conflict, which is also key to the stability and peace of South Asia, is still a burning issue."
 "Turkey' Erdogan again rakes up Kashmir issue at UN General Assembly")
India can promise to be Africa's most steadfast partner: EAM Jaishankar
Though he did not mention China in his remarks during an online conclave on India-Africa partnership, the reference appeared to be directed at the communist nation
 "India can promise to be Africa's most steadfast partner: EAM Jaishankar")
India, Aus to conduct 2-day naval exercise in Indian Ocean from tomorrow
The exercise comes in the midst of India''s tense border row with China and in the backdrop of growing activities by the Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region
 "India, Aus to conduct 2-day naval exercise in Indian Ocean from tomorrow")
Top headlines: Tata-Mistry shares' dispute, India trials for Russia vaccine
Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Tata-Mistry shares' dispute, India trials for Russia vaccine")
Labour reforms to put India among top 10 in ease of doing biz: Report
Under the labour reforms, the Centre plans to subsume 44 central laws into four broad codes on wages; industrial relations; OSH and social security
 "Labour reforms to put India among top 10 in ease of doing biz: Report")
Singapore, HK top destinations for suspect funds; China and India follow
Banks involved in suspec transactions are among global firms that profited from 'powerful and dangerous players', says report.
 "Singapore, HK top destinations for suspect funds; China and India follow")
India wants globalisation based on equality in post-Covid era: Foreign Secy
Shringla said the pandemic has disrupted an international order or system that has been in existence for much of people's working lives
 "India wants globalisation based on equality in post-Covid era: Foreign Secy")
India, Maldives launch cargo ferry service to strengthen bilateral ties
It is scheduled to reach Kulhudhuffushi on September 26, 2020, and Male on September 29, 2020
 "India, Maldives launch cargo ferry service to strengthen bilateral ties")
India, China to hold sixth Corps Commander-level talks today: Report
India and China are scheduled to hold their sixth Corps Commander-level talks at the Chinese side of the Chushul/Moldo meeting point in the Eastern Ladakh sector to address the ongoing standoff
 "India, China to hold sixth Corps Commander-level talks today: Report")
Covid-19 provides opportunity for India, Japan to strengthen ties: Report
The Japanese business community is upbeat about its investments and ventures in India, it said adding Japan continues to be the fourth largest investor in India
 "Covid-19 provides opportunity for India, Japan to strengthen ties: Report")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Why pandemic is still surging despite lockdown
India went in for an early lockdown and encouraged social distancing and other measures, unlike the Trump and Bolsonaro govts
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Why pandemic is still surging despite lockdown")
Concept of Indo-Pacific incorporated India into larger solution: US
The concept of Indo-Pacific has incorporated India into the larger solution and the Trump administration is developing new arrangements to coordinate with like-minded partners like the Quad countries
 "Concept of Indo-Pacific incorporated India into larger solution: US")
