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US-India Diplomacy: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India to reset a partnership strained by tariffs and Washington’s outreach to rivals, starting with a visit to Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity before talks with PM Modi on energy, trade, defence and Indo-Pacific security. Iran-US Tension: Iran’s Mumbai consulate posted a Hindi jab on X at Rubio, urging a “sabhyata” (civility/culture) crash course, echoing Trump-era threats tied to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Defence Push: India’s Rajnath Singh says the country aims to become the world’s biggest weapons exporter in 25–30 years, with private firms targeted to reach 50% of defence production. Science Milestone: India’s PFBR fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam reportedly reached criticality, placing it in an elite fast-breeder club. Culture & Learning: Japan Fair marks its 10th anniversary in Bellevue, while New Zealand’s Chinese Bridge contest in Auckland hit a record 189 students across 44 schools. Health Accountability: West Bengal began departmental proceedings against a suspended RG Kar doctor and ordered a separate probe into his postgraduate admission.

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