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Oman's Deputy PM for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, bid farewell to PM Modi with a 'Namaste'. During the visit, India and Oman signed a CEPA, and Modi was conferred the prestigious 'Order of Oman' by the Sultan.

The Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka reopened after a brief shutdown due to protest threats. However, centres in Khulna and Rajshahi were closed due to fresh anti-India demonstrations, prompting security concerns from New Delhi.

India and Oman welcomed the first phase of the Gaza Peace Plan, reiterating support for a sovereign Palestinian state. In a joint statement, they expressed concern for the humanitarian situation and called for safe delivery of aid to civilians.

In Iran, many women now flout the mandatory hijab, yet authorities continue crackdowns. Social defiance grows amid ideological tension, highlighting cracks in the Islamic Republic’s enforcement of dress codes.

The US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel monitors the Gaza ceasefire, coordinates humanitarian aid, and involves 60 countries, NGOs, and UN bodies amid ongoing Israel-Hamas tensions.

The funds are designated for rebuilding devastated homes, roads, bridges, and railways. The government will not raise its borrowing limit, instead relying on foreign grants and international aid. 

PM Modi was conferred with the Order of Oman, the Sultanate's highest civilian honour. During his visit, he addressed the India-Oman Business Forum, pushing for the CEPA, and also spoke to the Indian community in Muscat.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi proposed the 'IKIGAI' Framework at the 3rd Land Forces Summit. The framework aims to enhance land power cooperation, interoperability, and collective preparedness among Indo-Pacific nations.

Analysts say authorities prioritized rapid hiring over thorough vetting, leaving security institutions vulnerable to extremist infiltration. The incident, blamed on the Islamic State, raises concerns about radical elements within the ranks.

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu inaugurated a new building for Shree Diding Basic School in Nepal's Sankhuwasabha district. The project, funded by India, is part of its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) framework.