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Quad
What is Quad?
Known as the 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' (QSD), the Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four nations, namely -- United States of America (USA), India, Australia and Japan. One of the primary objectives of the Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The group met for the first time in 2007 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). It is considered an alliance of maritime democracies, and the forum is maintained by meetings, semi-regular summits, information exchanges and military drills of all the member countries.
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Donald Trump signs defence law backing deeper India-US ties, Quad
The Act outlines sense of Congress on Defence Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region'
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Best of BS Opinion: New rural jobs law will bring significant changes
Today's wrap looks at the new rural jobs law, the push to open civil nuclear power to private investors, a US strategic reset, RBI's views on bank ownership, and a book on American power
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US also 'deeply committed' to Quad: Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Rubio said that the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting was his first meeting soon after he was sworn in as Secretary of State in January this year
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US defence bill pushes deeper engagement with India, including via Quad
It states that the Secretary of Defence should continue efforts that strengthen US defence alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region
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Quad calls for bringing perpetrators of Delhi's Red Fort blast to justice
The Quad, which comprises India, the US, Australia and Japan, also unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross-border terrorism
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Quad exercise 2025: India to host first-ever joint air drill
The exercise will be led by India and the US, with Japan and Australia participating as observers. Japan had previously joined as an observer in Cope India 2023
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Modi, Putin to meet in Tianjin amid US pressure on India's Russian oil buys
Amid US tariffs over Russian oil imports, Prime Minister Modi will meet President Putin in Tianjin after the SCO summit, with energy and trade balance key issues on the agenda
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Will the Quad slip into hibernation, again?
India may have to go back to the drawing board to rethink its own Indo-Pacific strategy
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Trump 'no longer has plans' to visit India for Quad Summit, reports NYT
There was no official comment from either the US or India on the NYT's claim
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Quad important for critical minerals for India and Japan, says MEA
PM Narendra Modi is due to visit Japan on August 29-30 for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit during which he will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba
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Quad countries are major maritime partners, says US State dept official
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston said that Quad countries understand the maritime issues that countries face
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Operation Sindoor's message conveyed with great clarity, says Jaishankar
A joint statement issued by Quad Foreign Ministers unequivocally condemned all acts of terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism
Best of BS Opinion: India must go from pro-business to pro-market
Today's newsletter ties together multiple issues, but the central theme remains one of much-needed reform and regulatory action, be in in job creation or aviation or industry
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US' approach to Pak terror raises questions on Quad's effectiveness
The fact that a Quad foreign ministers' meeting was held a day after Mr Trump was sworn in for a second term and talks began for a New Delhi summit later this year is seen as a sign of hope
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Quad launches critical minerals push as PM eyes Latin America deals
Officials stated that increasing cooperation in critical minerals, including rare earth elements, will top his agenda during his discussions with respective leaders of at least four of these countries
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Quad launches critical minerals initiative to counter China's dominance
The decision on rolling out the "Quad Critical Minerals Initiative" was announced after a meeting of foreign ministers of the member nations of the grouping in the US capital on Tuesday
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Quad launches major initiative to steady supply of critical minerals
The move is to ensure the availability of critical minerals under a broader goal to strengthen economic security amid concerns over China's coercive tactics
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Quad condemns Pahalgam attack, says perpetrators must be brought to justice
The group also urged all the member states of the United Nations to cooperate actively with all relevant authorities in this regard
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QUAD foreign ministers concerned about East and South China sea situation
The leaders expressed their support for ASEAN and its centrality, the Pacific Islands Forum and Pacific-led regional groupings, as well as the Indian Ocean Rim Association
US, Indo-Pacific partners agree to strengthen maritime cooperation
The foreign ministers of the four countries, known as the "QUAD", met in Washington on Tuesday as the Trump administration seeks to expand US influence in the Indo-Pacific
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