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Goyal likely to attend Brics trade ministers' meeting in Moscow on July 26
It is a grouping of major emerging economies of the world, comprising over 40 per cent of the world population and accounting over 16 per cent in the global trade
 "Goyal likely to attend Brics trade ministers' meeting in Moscow on July 26")
It is an internal matter: India on violent protests in Bangladesh
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said around 15,000 Indians including 8,000 students are currently residing in Bangladesh and they are safe
 "It is an internal matter: India on violent protests in Bangladesh")
Nation's defence priority, 'aatmaribharta' is what we are riding on: IAF
He further said that, as an Indian Air Force, we are engaged with the DRDO, private industry, communications, command and control, and we already have a very robust Air Defence network
 "Nation's defence priority, 'aatmaribharta' is what we are riding on: IAF")
Will Agniveer quotas address job security issue? Here's what experts think
Haryana government and a number of paramilitary forces have announced job reservations for Agniveers who are released after four years of service
 "Will Agniveer quotas address job security issue? Here's what experts think")
US ambassador describes ties with India as 'multiplicative relationship'
Speaking at an education meet here, Garcetti described the India-United States relations as a "multiplicative" relationship
 "US ambassador describes ties with India as 'multiplicative relationship'")
Ex-foreign secretary Kwatra appointed as India's next ambassador to US
Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra was on Friday appointed as India's ambassador to the United States.
 "Ex-foreign secretary Kwatra appointed as India's next ambassador to US")
Indian Embassy in Moscow to help Air India passengers stuck in Krasnoyarsk
The statement said that the Indian officials will stay on the ground till the replacement plane arrives and takes all the passengers
 "Indian Embassy in Moscow to help Air India passengers stuck in Krasnoyarsk")
Tel Aviv blast claimed by Houthi an apparent drone attack, says military
The explosion, which did not trigger air raid alarms, occurred hours after the Israeli military confirmed it had killed a senior commander of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia
 "Tel Aviv blast claimed by Houthi an apparent drone attack, says military")
NIA arrests key aide of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh
The NIA is continuing with its investigation as part of its crackdown on the Khalistani terrorist outfits
 "NIA arrests key aide of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh")
2 cops injured as IED planted by Naxals goes off in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
The incident occurred near Mutvendi village under Gangaloor police station area when a team of security personnel was out on a search operation, a police official said
 "2 cops injured as IED planted by Naxals goes off in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh")
Important to draw right lessons from Kargil war, not repeat mistakes: CDS
Saga, bravery and fortitude must continue to inspire future generations of the youth as well as soldiers who join the Indian armed forces, the CDS said
 "Important to draw right lessons from Kargil war, not repeat mistakes: CDS")
Gadchiroli encounter: 12 Naxals killed, had cumulative bounty of Rs 86 lakh
After the exchange of fire, a search was conducted in the area, which led to the recovery of the bodies of seven male and five female Maoists, SP Neelotpal said
 "Gadchiroli encounter: 12 Naxals killed, had cumulative bounty of Rs 86 lakh")
Security forces kill two terrorists along LoC in infiltration bid in J&K
An Infiltration attempt has been successfully prevented with the elimination of two terrorists today on LoC in Keran Sector, Kupwara, said an official statement by the Chinar corps
 "Security forces kill two terrorists along LoC in infiltration bid in J&K")
India issues travel advisory for nationals in Bangladesh amid quota unrest
The clashes in Bangladesh arose from calls to reform the nation's civil service quota system, which allocates positions for certain groups, including descendants of those involved in the 1971 war
 "India issues travel advisory for nationals in Bangladesh amid quota unrest")
Local currency trade, exports, FTA will boost India-Russia commerce: GTRI
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Russia visit on July 8-9, India and Russia have set an ambitious bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030
 "Local currency trade, exports, FTA will boost India-Russia commerce: GTRI")
8 rescued off Oman coast reach ashore; 1 Indian national's body recovered
Tragically, the body of one Indian crew member has been recovered. The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation and ensuring all possible assistance for the affected families
 "8 rescued off Oman coast reach ashore; 1 Indian national's body recovered")
Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Doda district
A massive search operation was launched in Desa and adjoining forest areas following the killing of four army personnel
 "Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Doda district")
Ship built by GRSE to explore Indian Ocean for rare minerals, says official
The vessel will be deployed for undertaking deep sea scientific surveys and sampling towards the Deep Ocean Mission
 "Ship built by GRSE to explore Indian Ocean for rare minerals, says official")
Misri to board to Bhutan on Friday in first trip as foreign secretary
The foreign secretary's visit underscores the "highest priority" the government of India attaches to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy
 "Misri to board to Bhutan on Friday in first trip as foreign secretary")
Taiwan reports increase in military activity by China near its borders
Ten of the detected aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which traditionally serves as an informal boundary
 "Taiwan reports increase in military activity by China near its borders")
