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The Maldives will not act to undermine India's security and views New Delhi as a "valued partner and friend", and cooperation in several fields - including defence - will "always be a priority", President Mohamed Muizzu said Sunday as he arrived in the national capital for his first bilateral visit.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maldives-president-mohamed-muizzi-india-visit-wont-do-anything-to-undermine-security-of-india-maldives-president-6732730

The SAARC is "not moving forward" and meetings of the regional grouping have not happened in the last few years as one of its members is practising "cross-border terrorism", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/1-member-of-saarc-practising-cross-border-terrorism-s-jaishankar-6725111

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he has asked ministers to formulate an economic relief package to ease the bite of inflation.“We would need to support people suffering from rising costs right now until a positive growth cycle with wage increases outpacing inflation and driving capital expenditures is established,” Ishiba said Friday in his first policy speech to parliament as the country’s prime minister, according to a translation by Reuters.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/04/shigeru-ishiba-asks-ministers-to-craft-economic-package-to-cushion-inflation-impact.html

The Adani Group has begun talks to acquire the Indian cement operations of Germany's Heidelberg Materials, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed buyout of Heidelberg's India unit will be led by Adani Group company Ambuja Cements and could be worth around $1.2 billion (Rs 10,000 crore), they said.-

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/cement/adani-group-lays-bricks-to-buy-heidelbergs-india-cement-unit/articleshow/113993387.cms?from=mdr

Gujarat Government to celebrate the week from October 7 to October 15 as ‘Development Week’ to mark the beginning of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s works as Chief Minister and Prime Minister. This week has been chosen specifically as Mr. Modi had taken over as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001. During the week, various development initiatives and works will be launched. Schools, colleges and other institutions will hold events and activities about key development and welfare works initiated during his tenure as the Chief Minister from 2001 to 2014; and since then as the Prime Minister.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/gujarat-govt-to-celebrate-modis-development-works-from-oct-7-to-15/article68725921.ece

Mumbai Metro-3 or the Aqua Line – which is the city's first underground Metro service – opened for the public on Monday, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) said. The Metro line connecting Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey Colony JVLR was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai-metro-line-3-first-underground-begins-operations-for-public-today-check-timings-fare-routes-101728268746085.html

In a significant move, Kamah Hotels & Resorts, an upcoming luxury and wellness brand, partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s second-largest hotel and resort brand. Together, they have signed a $70 million deal to develop four new hotels—one in Dubai and three in India—under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham. 

https://www.hotelierindia.com/development/kamah-hotels-resorts-and-wyndham-hotels-resorts-sign-70-million-deal

Six restaurants across Taj hotels in Chennai have been awarded the prestigious Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards for Restaurants 2024, recognising their commitment to delivering unique dining experiences.  The restaurants are Southern Spice, Golden Dragon, Anise, and Chipstead at Taj Coromandel, Chennai; and Raintree and The Verandah at Taj Connemara, Chennai. 

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/six-taj-restaurants-in-chennai-honoured-with-tripadvisor-travellers-choice-awards-2024

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