Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait marked the first bilateral prime ministerial visit in 43 years, elevating ties to a Strategic Partnership and signing a defense cooperation pact. The visit emphasized broader cooperation in trade, investment, defense, security, energy, culture, education, technology, and people-to-people ties. With India’s focus on the Indo-Pacific region, defense engagement with all Gulf Cooperation Council states aims to secure sea lanes in the region and enhance counterterrorism efforts, showcasing a significant shift in bilateral relations.
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NDP participant, 47, dies after collapsing during rehearsal at Padang
SINGAPORE: A 47-year-old man from the OneChangi contingent died after collapsing during a National Day Parade rehearsal at the Padang. Despite immediate CPR and evacuation to Singapore General Hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, with authorities expressing condolences to his family. Need More Context? 🔎
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