🇮🇳 India / National

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the Andhra Pradesh coast as a depression over the Bay of Bengal was forecast to intensify into a cyclonic storm by 27 Oct.

The Indian government announced that a major tri-service combat exercise named “Exercise Trishul” will be held on the western frontier (Rajasthan/Gujarat) against Pakistan; a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued for restricted air-space from 30 Oct to 10 Nov.

🌍 Global / International

In global diplomacy analysis, the relationship of Pakistan with major powers was described as undergoing a “renaissance — not quite” in a commentary, pointing to the strategic balancing India is doing with China and the U.S.