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 President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (October 17, 2024) hailed the Indian community in Malawi as a "living link" between the two nations, praising their contributions to the African country's society and economy while urging their participation in India's developmental journey.President Murmu arrived in Lilongwe earlier the day on the final leg of her three-nation visit to Africa.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/president-murmu-hails-indian-community-in-malawi-as-living-link-between-the-two-nations/article68767586.ece

SCO Summit, S Jaishankar Pakistan Visit: The heads of government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was attended by India, Pakistan, China, Russia and six other member countries on Wednesday (October 17). External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar travelled to Islamabad for the meeting, the first such visit in nine years.The meeting saw some cautious movement on India-Pakistan ties, while India remained the only SCO member to not endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Jaishankar also flagged India’s concerns about China and Pakistan in veiled references.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/jaishankar-sco-meet-in-pakistan-key-takeaways-9625055/

Former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that external affairs minister S Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad was a “good opening” to break the ice between the neighbouring countries, reported news agency PTI. S Jaishankar travelled to Islamabad on Tuesday for a nearly 24 hour trip to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), becoming the first Indian foreign minister to visit Pakistan in the last nine years that came amid continuing strain in ties.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nawaz-sharif-after-s-jaishankars-visit-sco-summit-india-and-pakistan-should-bury-the-past-101729209228090.html

While most flights are expected to be tedious and long, a unique Scottish flight lasts just one and a half minutes. Operated by Loganair, this short flight connects the Orkney islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland. Sometimes, the flying time on the short flight between Westray and Papa Westray can be less than a minute, making it faster than even preparing instant noodles.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/worlds-shortest-flight-is-only-1-5-minutes-long-and-it-flies-between-these-two-islands-101729085154401.html

PM Modi says world can find solution not in ‘yuddh’ but in Buddha.-Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday (October 17, 2024) that the recognition of Pali as a classical language honours the great heritage of Lord Buddha, as he took swipe at past Congress governments for its neglect of India's cultural legacy after Independence.Speaking at a programme on the occasion of International Abhidhamma Divas, Mr. Modi said while every nation associates its heritage with its identity, India was left far behind.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-says-world-can-find-solution-not-in-yuddh-but-in-buddha/article68763586.ece

Incessant rains continued to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, and weather forecasters predict that heavy to very heavy rainfall will persist in the region for the next two days. Residential neighbourhoods and roads were left waterlogged with knee-deep water, and public transport services were majorly impacted today.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-rain-are-schools-colleges-closed-in-chennai-tomorrow-101729093275970.html

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the third largest hospitality association in the world, began its 54th Annual Convention at the Taj Cidade de Goa, Horizon, today. The three-day event, running from October 16th to 18th, was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister for Tourism, Government of India, in the presence of Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/tourism-minister-gajendra-singh-shekhawat-inaugurates-fhrais-54th-annual-convention-in-goa

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IITJMU) to upskill and empower youth in the field of HVAC technology. The comprehensive training programme is aimed at equipping youth in the community with the skills necessary to excel in the hospitality industry.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/ihcl-and-iit-jammu-join-forces-to-empower-100-youth-in-jk

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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...
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