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Govt in talks with Mongolia to set up pact focusing mineral shipments

The talks come at a time when multiple domestic steelmakers, such as JSW Steel and SAIL, are also in talks with the landlocked nation to import coking coal

India tests submarine-launched ballistic missile with 3,500 km range

The K4 missile was tested from submarine INS Arighaat off the coast of Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, they said

Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina condemns arrest of Hindu spiritual leader

"Religious freedom and security of life and property of people of all communities should be ensured," said Hasina, who was ousted on August 5 after a mass protest against her government

'Great progress' made in implementing border pact with India: Chinese army

"We also look forward to harmonious dance between the Chinese dragon and Indian Elephant with concerted steps," Defence Ministry spokesman Sr Col Wu Qian said

Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt on Bangladesh violence, calls for action

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt's stance on Bangladesh violence against Hindus and arrest of Iskcon monk, urging the Centre to take action on the escalating crisis

Expressed 'deep disappointment' at EU's unilateral green regulations: Goyal

In the meeting, the commerce and industry minister highlighted the issues faced by the Indian exporters arising due to EU's green economy measures such as CBAM and EU Deforestation Regulation

Russia could strike 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv, says Putin

Russian attacks have not so far struck government buildings in the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv is heavily protected by air defences, but Putin says Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile

Bangladesh seeks deposed PM Hasina's trial in ICC alongside domestic court

The Chief Adviser Yunus discussed the issue of Hasina's trial with International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim A Khan who called on him at his official Jamuna residence

NIA gets LeT operative extradited from Rwanda in B'luru prison conspiracy

Operation was carried out in coordination with Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Interpol, and National Central Bureaus (NCBs), and marks a breakthrough in agency's efforts to combat global terrorism

MEA to brief Parliamentary Standing Committee on Bangladesh: Tharoor

Bangladesh's minority Hindus, which constitute only about 8 per cent of the 170 million population, have faced over 200 attacks in 50-odd districts since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League

Bangladesh High Court refuses to ban ISKCON's activities in country

Bench hoped that the government must remain cautious about protecting the law and order situation and lives and properties of the people of Bangladesh, The Daily Star added

Indian Navy tests 3,500-km K-4 nuclear missile from INS Arighaat submarine

Indian Navy's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arighaat, is capable of carrying up to four nuclear-capable 3,500-kilometre-range K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missiles

Army Chief reviews preparedness, lauds innovations at Southern Command

COAS General Dwivedi interacted with innovators and industry representatives, praising their initiatives and stressing the importance of innovation in tackling modern military challenges

India-Singapore Bilateral Exercise AgniWarrior 2024 to commence today

The exercise is scheduled to take place at the Devlali Field Firing Ranges, part of the School of Artillery in Maharashtra

India, Japan hold first round of talks on economic security, trade

Two sides recognised the dialogue as a significant and timely step to bring contemporary relevance to the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership

Want a future that has hope for Palestinians: Israeli Ambassador to India

Ambassador Reuven Azar said that Israel has given very severe blows to Hamas

India proposes fund to help developing nations fight plastic pollution

The fund would be modelled on the successful multilateral fund established under the Montreal Protocol, which addressed ozone depletion

IIT Kanpur develops revolutionary tech to make aircraft invisible to radar

The technology has undergone extensive laboratory and field testing between 2019 and 2024, proving its efficacy across diverse conditions

Tanzania to keep pact with Adani for container terminal, says official

Adani Ports also struck a share purchase agreement for a 95 per cent stake in state-owned Tanzania International Container Terminal Services for $95 million

Consortium of 6 top Australian universities to set up campus in Gurugram

Haryana Chief Minister Saini welcomed the delegation and assured them of the full support and cooperation of the state government, including providing an existing building to start the campus