AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndia’s Electoral Row: Youth-led Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released on bail after arrest at a protest over disputed voter-roll revisions. Opposition parties are demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, with more rallies planned. Japan’s Political Pressures: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval fell to 49.1%, its lowest since she took office, amid criticism of her handling of a minister’s resignation. Her offering to Yasukuni Shrine also drew condemnation from China and renewed tensions with Japan’s neighbours. Regional Security: Malaysia’s Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin began a four-day visit to Japan to expand defence cooperation, including talks with Japanese counterparts and a security-assistance signing. China and Central Asia: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Tajikistan for an official visit and a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization government leaders. Myanmar Emergency: Parliament approved another 90-day state-of-emergency extension in 55 townships. Crowd Safety: A stampede at a Durga Puja festival in Kolkata killed 19 people and injured 25; authorities detained event organizers.
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