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India Condemns Temple Attack Plot in US and Rejects Jayapal's Remarks
- •India expressed deep concern over the conspiracy of a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, highlighting rising hate crimes against the Indian community in the US.
- •Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal's remarks as unwarranted and a direct interference in India's democratic processes.
- •India and the US are preparing for a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral cooperation, energy security, and strategic partnership.
- •External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will host UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Mumbai to advance trade and defense ties.
- •India rolled over a Rs 3,000 crore currency swap for the Maldives to support its financial stability upon a special request from the Maldivian government.
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India expressed deep concern over the mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, highlighting rising hate crimes and racial discrimination against the Indian community in the US. While noting the actions of US law enforcement, India appealed to the US administration to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of Indian citizens and to maintain a zero-tolerance stance toward hate-motivated violence.
The Ministry of External Affairs rejected the remarks made by US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal, categorizing them as completely unnecessary and based on incomplete information. The spokesperson stated that making factual-less comments on internal electoral methods amounts to direct interference in a democratic country's processes, which weakens democratic values.
Upon special request from the Maldivian government, India executed the first rollover of a Rs 3,000 crore currency swap. This financial assistance, effective from October 23, 2026, under an agreement signed in October 2024, aims to support the financial situation and bring stability to the Maldivian economy.
