Top news of the day: Quad ramps up Indo-Pacific surveillance; Amit Shah says Centre constitutes committee on ‘unnatural’ demographic change, and more
The Quad grouping has enhanced its cooperation in critical minerals and maritime surveillance in response to China's military activities in the Indo-Pacific. Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah announced the formation of a committee to assess demographic changes due to illegal immigration. Additionally, the Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu's review plea regarding the Mekedatu project and directed states to consider immunity for forest guards against prosecution.
- ▪The Quad has expanded cooperation in critical minerals and energy.
- ▪Amit Shah announced a high-level committee to assess demographic changes in India.
- ▪The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu's review plea on the Mekedatu project.
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- ▪ Centre forms high-level committee to address unnatural demographic changes, says Amit Shah — Hindustan Times — Top
- ▪ 'Infiltration a major challenge': Amit Shah says panel on 'unnatural demographic change' set up — Times of India — Top
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Quad ramps up Indo-Pacific surveillance, critical mineral cooperationThe Quad grouping on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) expanded cooperation in critical minerals and energy while unveiling new measures to boost maritime surveillance and port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of China’s growing military posturing in the region. The new measures were announced following a meeting of the grouping’s foreign ministers in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and attended by U.S.
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