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Current Affairs 21 October 2026

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  • India and US seek to expand energy and defence cooperation during Marco Rubio’s visit
  • India calls for stronger action against terror networks at SCO meeting

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DIPLOMACY

India and US seek to expand energy and defence cooperation during Marco Rubio’s visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a visit to India amid ongoing bilateral trade frictions. Discussions focused on energy cooperation, defence relations, investment and emerging technologies. Rubio urged India to increase energy imports and purchase more American technologies and defence systems. The visit also involved talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai. Both sides are seeking progress on a broader trade agreement. The engagement is significant for India-US strategic and economic relations.

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Which US official visited India amid discussions on trade, energy and defence cooperation?

DEFENCE

India calls for stronger action against terror networks at SCO meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed terrorism-related concerns during an SCO engagement in Tajikistan. He called on member countries to reject double standards on terrorism. Singh urged stronger collective action against terror networks. India emphasised the need for coordinated regional security cooperation. The issue was discussed in the context of wider instability and conflict. The statement is relevant to India’s security and foreign-policy priorities.

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Which organisation was associated with Rajnath Singh’s counterterrorism remarks?

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