PM Modi, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi push for early Quad meet
Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart reaffirmed commitment to an early Quad summit, stressing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and opposing restrictive measures. The joint statement unequivocally condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, specifically mentioning groups like Jaish and Lashkar, and supported India's IEA membership. Both nations also voiced opposition to unilateral actions in the East and South China Seas.
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Pharma pricing norms for new drugs eased
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Karnataka government to undertake ‘Prajaseva Abhiyan’
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