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China is ready to properly handle sensitive issues with India and work to consolidate the positive momentum in bilateral ties...

 1.China is ready to properly handle sensitive issues with India and work to consolidate the positive momentum in bilateral ties, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.During his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related meetings in Manila, Wang said China stands ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries, maintain close high-level exchanges, strengthen cooperation in areas including economy and trade, media, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/china-ready-to-handle-sensitive-issues-with-india-says-foreign-minister-11808268


2.The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark deal that will reportedly allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme.The deal is described as a "peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement" that will provide "great access for American companies in the Saudi nuclear energy program", according to the US energy department.


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj03r59z73po

3.Amid raging student protests in the Capital and a showdown in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning sent out a big message to the youth of the country."Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!" the Prime Minister posted on X, adding that the government has decided to set up fast-track courts to try paper leak cases.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-on-paper-leaks-wont-spare-those-who-try-to-harm-the-future-of-our-youth-11809086

4.At least 10 people, including four children, lost their lives due to floods in the last 24 hours in the state, according to the Assam State Disaster Management uthority."Three people died due to floods each in Sivasagar and Jorhat districts, Two in Charaideo district and one each in Dhemaji and Karbi Anglong district. So far, 41 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods," ASDMA said in its flood report.On the other hand, six others, including three males and three females, are still missing.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/assam-floods-10-more-deaths-in-24-hours-over-6-lakh-people-affected-11808572

5.Vikram Lalvani, Chairman of the All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA) called for a more integrated tourism ecosystem that connects policy, infrastructure, hospitality investment, consumer trust and destination development.Speaking at the FAITH Tourism Conclave 2026 during the panel discussion, “Building a Seamless Tourism Ecosystem for India,” Lalvani highlighted the role of vacation ownership and organised leisure hospitality in creating recurring demand, supporting regional economies and enabling investment in emerging destinations.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/airda-urges-destination-led-approach-to-indias-tourism-growth

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