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1.PM Narendra Modi participated in the IBSA Leaders' Meeting.

 1.PM Narendra Modi participated in the IBSA Leaders' Meeting on G20 margins, stressing that UNSC reform is imperative, and said that there should be no room for double standards while fighting terrorism. PM Modi joined the trilateral mechanism meet hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and attended also by Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.-

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-double-standards-in-global-terror-fight-pm-modi-at-g20/articleshow/125525998.cms

2.India and Canada on Sunday agreed to further deepen their ties in a range of areas including trade, investment and technology, during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-canada-vow-deeper-ties-set-50-bn-trade-target-by-2030-101763923924966.html


3.Delhi's toxic air remains ‘very poor’ with AQI 397; protesters stun cops with chilli spray-Pushed by low wind speed and falling temperatures, Delhi's air quality remained in ‘very poor’ category on Monday morning with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 397 recorded at 6am according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/delhis-toxic-air-remains-very-poor-with-aqi-397-protesters-stun-cops-with-chilli-spray-101763946868503.html

4.The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has completed its first year with over 200 members, international affiliations, and a national roadmap to elevate wine education and service standards across India. Launched in October 2024, the association has introduced global certification programmes, hosted national competitions, and positioned India on the international sommelier stage.

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/sommeliers-association-of-india-marks-first-anniversary-with-200-members/

5.After reports surfacing about the incidents of improper disposal of seized, expired or rejected food items into natural water bodies, FSSAI has 'strictly' prohibited the disposal of seized, rejected, or expired food items, including their packaging, into rivers, lakes, natural water bodies, or open lands under any circumstances.

https://www.fnbnews.com/Policy-Regulations/fssai-strictly-prohibits-disposal-of-expired-food-items-into-water-bodies--open-lands-85348

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