Evening news wrap: PM Modi and Meloni elevate strategic ties; fathers 'selling' daughters in Afghanistan & more India and Italy elevated their bilateral ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, focusing on AI, space, and innovation. Meanwhile, Kerala's new cabinet ministers were assigned portfolios, and the WHO warned of a high local Ebola risk in Congo and Uganda, though the global threat remains low. Disturbing reports from Afghanistan reveal families selling daughters due to extreme poverty. #Modi #bilateral_ties #Strategic_Partnership #strategic_ties #strategic #Special_Strategic #Partnership #Meloni_elevate #Italy_elevated #elevate_strategic

PM Modi embarks on 5-nation tour to deepen India's strategic ties — what's on agenda Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a significant five-nation tour. He will visit the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The visits aim to boost India's engagement with Europe and the Gulf region. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, energy, and technology. This tour underscores India's growing global partnerships. #Arab_Emirates #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Modi #agenda_Prime #strategic_ties #Modi_embarks #Modi_begins #significant_five-nation

'Strong India good for US': Trump admin on countering China's hold on Indo-Pacific The US views India as crucial for a balanced Indo-Pacific, emphasizing deeper defense and strategic ties. A senior official highlighted shared interests in a region free from single-power dominance. Both nations aim to enhance operational interoperability and India's defense capabilities, fostering co-production and a strong domestic industry. #Trump #Trump_admin #countering_China #China_hold #emphasizing_deeper #strategic_ties #balanced_Indo-Pacific #India_good #views_India #deeper_defense
