Palestine reports 700 Omicron cases

He highlighted India's role as a "first responder" for the Maldives, emphasising that India's support during critical periods has been fundamental to the stability and security of the island nation.

EAM S Jaishankar stated that the era of "big deals" between dominant powers is over, as multipolarity is now an irreversible reality. He argued that the Global South is defined by shared historical experiences, while noting a growing "differentiation" within the previously unified Global West.

The University of Chicago has honoured Professor Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the 85-year-old distinction, recognised for his "landmark" policy work and leadership in India during the COVID-19 crisis and global economic uncertainty.

"When you talk about our view as Palestinians, because we had been suffering from the wars and battles a long time ago, we are totally against any war which erupts anywhere around the world. So, when it came to the current battle between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other side, we are completely against this war. It is reprehensible for us, as Palestinians, and it should be reprehensible for any human being," the Palestinian Ambassador to India told ANI.

Opening his remarks, he said, "The subject is quite enriching. There is an old Sanskrit is saying 'Prakriti Rakshit Rakshita' which means nature protects when protected." He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced this principle, adding, "An example of the same was given by Dr Viva during the covid time and I must say that while framing this session is what exactly right when we talk about how the wetlands the forest catchments close the run up of the floods the mangroves protect it is necessary to understand how such solution can be scaled in a sustainabale mod so that they thrive using the overall public budget."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a rare world leader who has received top awards from both Israel and Palestine.

In a historic Knesset address, PM Narendra Modi backed the Gaza Peace Initiative as a "durable solution" for regional stability. PM Netanyahu hailed the "brother" bond and "miraculous" growth in ties, while the first-ever address by an Indian leader received a standing ovation and "Modi, Modi" chants.

The pace of growth was highest since 2010, second consecutive year of growth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global cooperation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling AI a major opportunity for humanity. He stressed "right action" and timely decisions, invoked Lord Buddha's teachings, and cited COVID-19 collaboration as proof that collective efforts can address global challenges effectively.

He alluded to German Chancellor Freidrich Merz remarks at the Munich Security Conference "coming back from a vacation from history" to explain the importance of IMEC at a time when global politics becomes more competitive, countries are rediscovering the importance of old trade geographies -- and reinventing them for the 21st century.