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State Cabinet Set for Reshuffle Ahead of Upcoming Elections

With state elections on the horizon next year, a reshuffle of the state cabinet is anticipated to make room for new ministers. As India and the European Union (EU) eagerly await the conclusion of their trade negotiations during the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized on Saturday that the trade and mobility agreements being inked with various nations would open up "new opportunities" for India's youth.

Alongside the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the Summit, set to be hosted by Modi on January 27, is poised to introduce a fresh cooperation framework on mobility encompassing students, researchers, seasonal workers, and highly skilled professionals to bolster Indian talent venturing to Europe.

In a notable shift towards China, the National Defence Strategy (NDS) 2026, released during the Donald Trump administration, has emphasized the United States' determination to "deter China in the Indo-Pacific through strength, not confrontation." This marks a significant change in the US posture towards China's assertive actions in the Indo-Pacific region.

Amid the International Cricket Council's decision to replace the Bangladesh team with Scotland for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi expressed support for Bangladesh. Reports suggest that the ICC is dissatisfied with Pakistan's stance and could impose sanctions if they opt out of the tournament, including the suspension of bilateral series, denial of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for foreign players in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), and exclusion from the Asia Cup.

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