New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has proposed to his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun that India and China should solve the "complex issues" under a structured roadmap comprising steps to de-escalate tensions along the frontiers and rejuvenate the existing mechanism to demarcate the borders.*
FGN38: CHINA-MILITARY-LD CRACKDOWN
*China removes senior General, naval chief and top scientist in major purge in military
Beijing: The purge of China's powerful defence and security establishment continued as top military officials, including a senior general, chief of navy and a nuclear scientist, were expelled from the national legislature on Friday.*
FGN43: NEPAL-SANSKRIT
*Historical bias led to decline of Sanskrit; Nepal committed to its promotion: President Paudel
Kathmandu: Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel has said the historical restriction of Sanskrit education to certain groups, including women, has led to its decline, as he affirmed the government's commitment to its promotion and preservation.*
FGN41: LANKA-RAJAPAKSA-KIN-ARREST
*Sri Lanka's anti-graft commission arrests ex-president Rajapaksa's family member
Colombo: A family member of Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested by the country's anti-graft body on Friday, officials said.*
FGN42: BANGLA-LAW-ADVISER
*B’desh law adviser says will withdraw 20,000 'false cases' in next 6 months
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s law adviser Asif Nazrul has said that at least 20,000 "false and politically motivated" cases will be withdrawn by his ministry in the next six months, according to a media report on Friday.*
FGN7: US-TRUMP-INDIA-LD DEAL
*Trump says 'very big' trade deal coming up with India
Washington: US President Donald Trump said America is going to have a “very big” trade deal with India, hinting at significant progress in the negotiation process of a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement between the two countries.*
FGN11: PAK-US
*US' Rubio, Pak PM acknowledge importance of working together for regional peace
Islamabad: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday acknowledged the importance of working together to promote peace and stability in the region.*
FGN22: BANGLA-POLLS-PROBE
*B'desh interim govt forms committee to investigate allegations over last three polls
Dhaka: The interim government of Bangladesh has formed a committee to investigate allegations of irregularities, corruption and administrative involvement in the 2014, 2018, and 2024 general elections and make recommendations on ensuring fair elections in the future, a notification said.*
FGN3: THAI-UNESCO-INDIA-AI IMPACT
*UNESCO working with India on impact of AI in addressing social economic issues: official
Bangkok: The UNESCO is working with India on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing social and economic issues with technological innovation as New Delhi prepares to host the global summit on AI impact early next year, an official said on Friday.**