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In final address at U.N. Assembly, Joe Biden says world is at an ‘inflection point’.-In his fourth and final address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as U.S. President, Joe Biden said the world was at an inflection point . He asked the warring parties in West Asia to accept the peace deal and urged continued support for Ukraine.Mr Biden used his speech to outline some of his decisions in office and to warn of future challenges, even as he expressed optimism about facing them. Addressing the 79th session of the Assembly, Mr Biden also used his speech to explain his decision not to run for a second term.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/in-final-speech-to-un-assembly-joe-biden-says-world-is-at-inflection-point/article68679154.ece

Harini Amarasuriya, an alumna of Hindu College, new Lanka PM.- A 54-year-old first-time lawmaker and university professor who once walked the lawns and sat on the dusty benches of Hindu College in Delhi was on Tuesday named Sri Lanka’s 16th prime minister, an appointment that also bestowed the prestigious institution one of its tallest alumna. Harini Amarasuriya, a leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), who completed her undergraduate degree in sociology from Hindu College, was administered the oath of office by the island nation’s new president Anura Kumar Dissanayake in the capital Colombo.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/harini-amarasuriya-an-alumna-of-hindu-college-new-lanka-pm-101727203621190.html

PM Modi Returns To India After 3-Day US Visit.-Prime Minister Narendra Modi today returned to India after concluding his three-day official visit to the United States. During his visit, the prime minister attended the Quad leaders' summit and the UN General Assembly session. He also addressed the Indian diaspora at an event in New York and held multiple bilateral meetings with several heads of states. The prime minister also spoke at the 'Summit of the Future', organised by the United Nations.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pm-narendra-modi-returns-to-india-after-3-day-us-visit-heres-the-full-coverage-6642025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India’s support for “early resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and restoration of peace and stability”.Zelenskyy said that India and Ukraine are “actively developing” their relations and “working together to strengthen cooperation”. Post his meeting with PM Modi, Zelenskyy said in a post on X: “I am grateful for the clear support of our sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/modi-zelenskyy-russia-ukraine-conflict-9584799/

Navi Mumbai airport: Landing trial on Oct 5, domestic flights from March, international operations from June.-Navi Mumbai: The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to conduct its first trial landing of an aircraft on October 5, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend. Domestic operations at the airport are scheduled to begin in March 2025, followed by international operations in June 2025. Sanjay Shirsat, the newly appointed chairman of the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO), inspected the airport site on Tuesday.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/navi-mumbai-airport-landing-trial-on-oct-5-domestic-flights-from-march-international-operations-from-june-101727206741405.html

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the third largest hospitality association in the world, has invited Jonty Rhodes, the legendary cricketer known and admired by millions worldwide, as the Guest of Honour at the 54th FHRAI Annual Convention. The event is taking place from October 16-18, 2024, at the Taj Cidade de Goa, Horizon.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/cricketer-jonty-rhodes-join-industry-leaders-at-the-54th-fhrai-annual-convention

The Postcard Hotel wins ‘Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand’ title at the World Travel Awards 2024.- The Postcard Hotel has been honoured as ‘Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand 2024’ at the esteemed 31st Annual World Travel Awards, Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2024, hosted in the vibrant capital of the Philippines, Manila. The brand’s oceanfront property, The Postcard on the Arabian Sea in Karnataka, was also awarded ‘Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2024’.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/the-postcard-hotel-recognised-once-again-at-the-world-travel-awards-2024

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Quad countries call for end in violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar .-The Quadrilateral partnership consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States intends to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) into the Indian Ocean Region, the Foreign Ministers of the four member countries announced on Monday in Tokyo. Addressing the meeting, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said the four members of the Quad grouping are democracies that are working as a “powerful stabilizing factor.” The Ministers also called for immediate cessation of violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/no-country-should-dominate-others-says-quad-in-clear-message-to-china/article68459627.ece India "Important Partner" When World At "Historic Turning Point": Japan -Calling India an "important partner" at a time when the world is at a "historic turning point", Japan on Monday said that...