Breaking: Indian authorities say vessel carrying 20 Chinese, 3 Myanmar natl & 1 Bangladeshi has gone missing in North Bay of Bengal; 2 crew members recovered.
Indian coast guard deploys 3 ships- ICGS Varad, ICGS Anmol & ICGS Vijit for rescue operations
- Maldives’ biggest infrastructure project advances with India's support as Malé-Villingili link is installed. India is funding the project with $500 million, $100 million as a grant and $400 million as a line of credit. Details:
- India-funded Maldives’ biggest infra project reaches a major milestone as the final bridge segment linking the capital Malé with Villingili is set in place. 6.7km network of bridges/roads will ease chronic congestion, & connect areas home to nearly half the country’s population
- EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Egypt FM Badr Abdelatty hold talks
- On Bangladesh ties, EAM Jaishankar says, "for any relationship to work, it has to meet the test of mutual interest...". Vdo ctsy: EAM X/Economic Times

