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Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Tuesday, following protests over the alleged vandalism at its mission in Agartala, Tripura. Demonstrators reportedly breached the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, vandalized property, and set fire to the national flag. In response, Verma reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh, emphasizing the broader scope of Indo-Bangladesh relations. Bangladesh's interim government criticized the incident, with Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul calling it India's failure to ensure diplomatic security. The tensions come amid ongoing political upheaval in Bangladesh.

The Indian and Chinese militaries have made significant progress in implementing agreements on disengagement and patrolling along their border, with the recent disengagement at Depsang and Demchok marking the resolution of the last two major friction points. Senior Colonel Wu Qian of the Chinese Defence Ministry expressed optimism about the ongoing efforts, emphasizing the importance of both nations working together to reduce tensions and build mutual trust. Discussions continue at military and diplomatic levels regarding buffer zones and patrolling arrangements, with the goal of ensuring long-term peace and stability along the India-China border.

"Whether it was Sri Lanka, Maldives, or any country facing a crisis, India has always provided assistance without any selfishness. From Nepal to Türkiye to Syria, India has acted as the first responder in times of disaster. We do not believe in expansionism. 'Space and sea' should be topics of universal cooperation, not conflict. This is not the era of conflict for the world," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his address to the Parliament of Guyana. He also highlighted India’s commitment to humanitarian aid, stating, "Humanity first guides India's decision-making," and emphasized that both India and Guyana share a common struggle for freedom. "In the last 200-250 years, India and Guyana have witnessed similar kinds of slavery and similar struggles. Today, both countries are strengthening democracy in the world."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, reaffirmed India’s commitment to sustainable development and highlighted the country's achievements in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement ahead of schedule. Speaking on "Sustainable Development and Energy Transition," PM Modi emphasized India’s initiatives in renewable energy, housing, water resources, and sanitation, showcasing efforts like the world’s largest solar rooftop program. He also stressed India's role in supporting the Global South with affordable climate finance and technology, including the launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance and the "One Sun One World One Grid" initiative.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the G20 Summit in Brazil, emphasized the need to address the challenges of the Global South, which has been most affected by the food, fuel, and fertiliser crises caused by global conflicts. Modi supported Brazil's initiative for a “Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty,” which aims to combat global hunger and improve nutrition, particularly for children. He highlighted India's efforts to tackle poverty, noting that the country lifted 250 million people out of poverty in the past decade and provides free food grains to 800 million citizens. Modi also outlined India’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, developing climate-resilient crop varieties, and contributing to global food security through humanitarian aid to nations like Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.