Top news of the day: Quad ramps up Indo-Pacific surveillance; Amit Shah says Centre constitutes committee on ‘unnatural’ demographic change, and more

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The Quad nations are set to enhance cooperation on critical minerals and Indo-Pacific surveillance, following a foreign ministers' meeting aimed at bolstering economic security and diversifying supply chains. Additionally, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah announced the formation of a high-level committee to address concerns regarding "unnatural demographic change" attributed to illegal immigration.

Coverage of the Quad initiative is consistent across the Times of India and Hindustan Times, both emphasizing the economic and security aspects of the collaboration. However, the framing of Amit Shah's announcement on demographic changes differs; the Hindu presents it with a focus on the implications of illegal immigration, while the Hindustan Times highlights the government's proactive measures without delving into potential controversies surrounding the term "unnatural demographic change."

No outlet addressed the broader implications of the demographic committee's formation, particularly the potential social and political ramifications of labeling demographic changes as "unnatural." This omission may reflect a blind spot in the coverage, particularly among left-leaning sources that typically scrutinize government policies more critically.