FGN59: RUSSIA-JAISHANKAR-LD CONSULATES

Jaishankar inaugurates two new Indian consulates in Russia Moscow: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday inaugurated two new Indian consulates in Russia, saying their establishment will act as a "catalyst" in increasing bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030.

FGN61: UN-INDIA-CITIES

India among 7 countries expected to add over 500 million city residents between 2025 and 2050: UN United Nations: India, along with six other countries, “will shape the future growth of the city population” of the world as they are expected to add more than 500 million city residents between 2025 and 2050, the UN said.

FGN41: BANGLA-JUDICIARY-SECURITY

Bangladesh’s HC orders committee to review of security measures for courts, judges Dhaka: Bangladesh High Court has ordered a review of security measures for courts and judges in view of sporadic, clandestine violence in the capital and elsewhere over the death penalty verdict against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, a court official said Wednesday.

FGN31: BANGLA-SITUATION

Calm returns gradually as Bangladesh remains on alert amid Awami League's protest call New Delhi/Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday remained calm but tense as security forces continued to maintain a strict vigil across major cities amid the Awami League's call for nationwide demonstrations to protest the death sentence handed down to its chief and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

FGN11: CLIMATE-COP30-PACKAGE-DRAFT

UN COP30 publishes draft Belem Political Package; negotiations on climate change enter last phase Belem (Brazil): The final phase of negotiations at the UN COP30 Climate Summit began on Tuesday with the release of the draft Belem Political Package, which is expected to guide the next steps in global climate action.

FGN28: AUS-INDIAN-MOTHER

Pregnant Indian-origin techie, unborn baby killed in road accident in Australia Melbourne: An Indian-origin techie who was eight months pregnant has died along with her unborn baby after she was hit by a car in Australia's Sydney city.

FGN52: PAK-DEFENCE-SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET

Pak approves PKRs 50 billion supplementary budget Islamabad: Pakistan government has approved PKRs 50 billion supplementary budget for the armed forces to strengthen security at international borders, upgrade naval bases, and continue protecting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

FGN40: CHINA-JAPAN

China threatens countermeasures if Japanese PM's comments on Taiwan are not retracted Beijing/Tokyo: China on Wednesday asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract "wrongful remarks" on Taiwan, warning that failing to do so would result in "countermeasures".

FGN57: LANKA-RAJAPAKSA-DEGREE

Sri Lankan government turns heat on Rajapaksa ahead of opposition rally Colombo: The Sri Lankan government on Wednesday launched an attack in parliament against leading opposition leader Namal Rajapaksa over alleged forgery of his degree.

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