India's Strategic Role: US Defence Bill, Russia Oil, China on Putin Visit

• US defence policy bill emphasizes broadening engagement with India.
• Engagement includes cooperation through the Quad.
• Goal is a free and open Indo-Pacific and addressing China's challenge.
• Kremlin stated India is free to buy oil from any source it deems beneficial.
• Russia expressed confidence India will prioritize its economic interests.
• China reacted positively to Russian President Putin's visit to India.
• China views the three countries as important to the Global South.
• Strong trilateral ties are seen as beneficial for regional and global peace.
• Pakistan's CDF Asim Munir warned against testing the nation's territorial integrity or sovereignty.
• Munir affirmed Pakistan is a peaceful nation but will defend itself.
• Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's medical evacuation to London faced a fresh delay.
• A German air ambulance cancelled its approved landing slot in Dhaka.
• Indian envoy Santosh Jha reaffirmed New Delhi’s support for cyclone-struck Sri Lanka.
• India's aid is for recovery efforts after Cyclone Ditwah, which claimed nearly 630 lives.
• Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit.
• The visit aims to deepen bilateral ties and explore new cooperation avenues.

Why It Matters: Geopolitical shifts highlight India's pivotal role in global and regional dynamics.