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1.The first meeting of the foreign ministers of India, Israel, the US and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) focused on ways to expand economic and political cooperation in the Middle East and Asia and to enhance maritime security.The meeting, described in some quarters as a “new Quad”, was joined by external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Israeli foreign minister Yair Lapid from Jerusalem.-hindustantimes.com
2.The United States said it will not join talks on Afghanistan announced for this Tuesday by Russia that will include two other key players, China and Pakistan. The state department blamed logistical issues but said it considered the Russian-led forum “constructive.”We look forward to engaging in that forum going forward, but we're not in a position to take part this week,” state department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Monday.-hindustantimes.com
3.With Afghanistan’s food crisis driving millions to the brink of starvation, India is considering options to transport 50,000 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat and medical aid to the Taliban-ruled country. The government needs to circumvent what it has described as the challenge of efficient logistics to be able to despatch any food aid to Afghanistan though.-Times of India
4.The meeting between Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid ended on Monday with both parties agreeing to renew negotiations on a free trade area agreement from November. The top ministers said that the aim is to make the agreement ready for signing by mid-2022, according to an official statement.-hindustantimes.com
5.As the rains eased up in the worst-hit districts of Kerala, many people were shocked to discover no traces of their houses remained. Even as the death toll increased to 35 on Monday, there might still be stormy weather ahead in the southern state.The India Meteorological Department issued yellow alerts in 11 districts effective Wednesday, a warning for possible severe weather.-hindustantimes.com
6.The Maharashtra government on Monday decided to extend shop timings till 11 pm and restaurants till 12 am.It also decided to allow amusement parks to resume operations from October 22. However, water rides in these parks will remain suspended.-theindianexpress.com
7.Mumbai is ready to vaccinate children and is waiting for guidelines, Mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Monday as she hailed the city’s vaccination numbers and said people were following Covid-19 protocol religiously.-news18.com
8.IHG HG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with notable real estate developer, Dinesh Kumar Choudhary (HUF) for a new hotel – Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jaipur Karoli Bagh located at Gopalpura Byepass, in the capital of Rajasthan.-hospitalitybizindia.com
9.Lords Hotels & Resorts launches its first hotel under Lords Eco Inn brand in the Heart of Uttar- Pradesh -Lucknow. Lords have set its foot prints in 53 cities 12 states and 2 countries as of now and continues its growth in new markets with the opening of Elora Lords Eco Inn at Lucknow. This is the first property of the brand in the city of Nawabs.-hotelierindia.com
10.The Central Railway (CR) has set up a 'Restaurant on Wheels' at the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in south Mumbai, which it said will offer a unique experience to diners inside the coach mounted on rails, an official said on Monday. According to a release issued by the CR, this restaurant has been made using a discarded rail coach.This restaurant will be open for passengers and the general public as well.-Times of India
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