Two prominent British Indian figures, Rami Ranger and Anil Bhanot, have been stripped of their CBE and OBE honors respectively. Both denounce the move as an attack on free speech, citing complaints related to their public statements.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the incoming Trump administration will continue to support the Quad, crediting Trump for its resurgence. Jaishankar highlighted the Quad’s upgrades during Trump’s first term and the recent disengagement with China in eastern Ladakh, while acknowledging the remaining de-escalation challenges.

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