India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi today as External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar meets leaders from the United States, Japan, and Australia to strengthen cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. The discussions are expected to focus on regional security, maritime cooperation, emerging technologies, climate resilience, and strategic coordination amid rising global uncertainty and the ongoing West Asia crisis.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong are participating in the meeting, reinforcing the Quad’s growing role as a major strategic grouping focused on ensuring a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
On the aviation and public health front, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued fresh operational directives for airlines following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global public health emergency. Airlines operating routes connected to affected regions have been instructed to enforce mandatory self-declaration forms, onboard health announcements, and emergency isolation procedures for suspected cases. Passengers have also been advised to report symptoms immediately and seek medical assistance if symptoms emerge within 21 days of arrival in India.
Meanwhile, attention in the sports world shifts to IPL 2026 playoffs as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier One at Dharamshala tonight. The winner will directly qualify for the IPL 2026 final, while the losing side will get another opportunity in Qualifier Two. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals are set to clash tomorrow in the Eliminator.
The broader market environment remains cautious globally after renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered volatility in crude oil prices and investor sentiment. Traders are also expected to track a heavy Q4 earnings calendar and institutional activity through the session.
