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India releases first tranche of $2.5 mn to UN for Palestinian refugees

UNRWA, which has carried out direct relief and works programmes for registered Palestinian refugees since 1950, is making efforts to keep up functioning in middle of Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Delhi-based Velmenni wins grant to develop submarine communication

The grant was awarded last year, but since the disbursement is milestone-based it is still being paid out

India-EU next round of talks for trade, investment agreement likely in Sep

Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce Darpan Jain said that the eighth round of talks was concluded on June 28

India seeks to boost exports to Russia after PM Modi's Moscow trip

Surging Russian exports to India accounted for $61.43 billion of the $65.7 billion in trade between the two countries in the last fiscal year that ended in March

Army, police, CRPF use drones to conduct search op after movement in Jammu

The search operations are being done using hi-tech spectrum drones equipped with high-definition cameras that have the ability to capture videos up to several kilometres away

Russian Army marches on 'Made in Bihar' boots manufactured in Hajipur

Bihar's Hajipur city, known for its agricultural production, is writing its own story by manufacturing safety shoes for the Russian army, which has an acclaimed international presence

Basement to battlefield: Ukrainian startups creating robots to fight Russia

Defense startups across Ukraine about 250 according to industry estimates are creating the killing machines at secret locations that typically look like rural car repair shops

India set to advance Indo-Pacific agenda at Quad foreign ministers' meeting

The agenda is set to address China's expanding naval activities in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, alongside concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes

Trump rally shooting: 3 security gaps helped attacker Thomas Matthew Crooks

As more details emerge about Saturday's failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, the Secret Service is facing serious questions about security lapses at the event

India, US warships carry out joint military exercise in Indian Ocean

The US and Indian military forces focused on improving shared maritime domain awareness and information sharing, enhancing replenishment and logistics interoperability

Vikram Misri takes charge as foreign secy: all you need to know about him

A 1989-batch IFS officer, Vikram Misri served as an ambassador in Beijing during the Galwan clash and as deputy secy for Pakistan desk in MEA during the Kargil War

Taiwan reports increase in Chinese military activity near its borders

Total of 10 Chinese aircraft and 6 Chinese vessels were detected operating in proximity to Taiwan

Three terrorists killed in anti-infiltration operation in J&K's Kupawara

Earlier, the Indian Army informed that it foiled an infiltration bid in Kupwara, notably, Jammu and Kashmir has seen a rise in terror attacks lately

CRPF jawan killed in militant attack in Manipur; Guv, CM condemn act

The deceased has been identified as Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, a resident of Bihar

Split-second move may have saved Trump; security gap raises questions

Law enforcement experts question possible security failures surrounding assassination attempt on Donald Trump, express shock over would-be assassin getting close enough to injure a former US President

Who was Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Donald Trump rally shooter?

Former US President Donald Trump was injured Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, in what the FBI says was an assassination attempt

Jaishankar's meeting with Thai counterpart strengthened bilateral ties: MEA

A key member of the 10-nation Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) grouping, Thailand is seen by India as a crucial strategic partner in the Southeast Asian region

25 yrs of Kargil war: IAF commemorates 'Op Safed Sagar', pays homage

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari laid a wreath at the Station War Memorial as a tribute to all air warriors who laid down their lives in service of the nation

Donald Trump assassination bid: What we know so far about shooter, probe

Former US President Donald Trump was injured Saturday evening during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in what the FBI says was an assassination attempt

Security agencies on high alert in J-K as 'hidden terrorism' trend emerges

The region, previously known for its peaceful atmosphere, has recently seen a surge in terror incidents, particularly in border districts such as Poonch, Rajouri, Doda and Reasi