Daily brief
India and the UAE have strengthened their strategic partnership with new defense and energy agreements during a state visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the leader, and the two countries signed a $3 billion liquefied natural gas deal while pledging to enhance defense cooperation.
President Donald Trump has invited India and Russia to join a proposed 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, an initiative reportedly requiring a $1 billion fee for permanent membership, which has received a tepid response from potential allies.
A diplomatic dispute has flared between India and Poland after their foreign ministers exchanged sharp remarks over Poland's support for Pakistan and India's position on the Ukraine war.
In Mumbai, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction stated it is short of six seats to secure the mayor's post and has adopted a 'wait and watch' stance following the civic election results.
BJP leader Nitin Nabin is set to file his nomination papers today for the position of national president of the party.