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Scrambled fighter jets to intercept US bomber planes, says Russia

As the Russian fighters approached, the US strategic bombers turned away from the State Border of the Russian Federation, the ministry said

'PM Modi to attend 25th anniversary Kargil Vijay Diwas on Jul 26 in Ladakh'

The grand celebrations to mark the 'Rajat Jyanti' of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war are scheduled to be conducted at Drass in Kargil district from July 24 to 26

A ray of hope for Indian biz in Bangladesh after top court order

Bilateral trade at a standstill, operations of Indian companies halted due to the turmoil

India will contribute $1 million to Unesco World Heritage Centre: PM Modi

"A certificate programme in world heritage management has also started in India for young professionals," he added

India-Bangladesh trade comes to standstill as students' protests intensify

The Bangladeshi side of the Petrapole landport remained non-functional, they said. Nearly one-third of land-based trade between India and Bangladesh takes place through Petrapole

Airbus shortlists 8 locations for H125 helicopter assembly line in India

The ground breaking ceremony for the FAL is expected in October or November this year and the facility will be operational in 2026 and the delivery is anticipated to start towards the end of 2026

Taiwan detects 22 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory

Earlier, on Saturday, MND detected 22 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels in the vicinity of Taiwan, marking a notable escalation in military activities

Army Chief Dwivedi assures of strategic approach to tackle terror in Jammu

The Army chief's visit to Jammu, second in less than three weeks after taking charge as the 30th chief of the Indian Army on June 30, comes close on the heels of two terror attacks

EAM says ministry fully focused on ensuring safety of Indians in Bangladesh

Indian missions in Bangladesh are in regular touch with authorities concerned to ensure safety and security of Indian nationals and students, the MEA said

CRPF alerts Indian cyber security agencies to 'indecorous content' on X

CRPF has noticed that social media users may come across some inappropriate content while searching for CRPF keyword on social media platform X

MP receives investment proposals worth Rs 17,000 crore at RIC Jabalpur

MoU to boost defence production in the state signed; proposals worth more than Rs 5,000 crore given by some 1,500 units of the MSME sector

India agrees to consider providing Rs 1,500 cr economic stimulus to Bhutan

Joint press release highlighted exemplary partnership characterised by trust, goodwill and mutual understanding at all levels, strong bonds of friendship and close people-to-people contacts

778 Indian students return home from Bangladesh amid ongoing violence

Bangladesh is reeling under deadly clashes, with protesting students demanding that the Sheikh Hasina-led government scrap the controversial job-quota system

PM Modi meets New Zealand counterpart, agrees to advance bilateral ties

Leaders noted that India-New Zealand relationship is anchored in shared democratic values and close people-to-people ties, reiterating their firm commitment to take bilateral cooperation to new height

Army chief reaches Jammu to review security as terror activities rise

The army chief will chair a high level security review meeting at police headquarters here which will be attended by top officers of police, army, paramilitary and intelligence, officials said

Trust led to US selling most exquisite jet engine tech to India: Garcetti

The US Ambassador said that both nations know how to interoperate in their time of need

Taiwan tracks 22 Chinese aircraft, 7 warships around its territory

17 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ, prompting a strategic response from Taiwan's defence forces

Drone strike by Houthi rebels kills one, wounds at least 10 in Tel Aviv

The aerial strike rumbled through the center of the city near the US Embassy, causing shrapnel to rain down and spreading shards of glass over a large radius

In touch with 50 Indian nationals who want discharge from Russian Army: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Russia on July 8-9 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit

Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal: UN court

It said such acts render "Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territory unlawful. It says its continued presence was illegal" and should be ended as rapidly as possible".