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Security forces conduct search operations in J-K's Kathua, Samba districts
Five Army soldiers lost their lives and as many as were injured in an ambush by terrorists in Kathua district on July 8
 "Security forces conduct search operations in J-K's Kathua, Samba districts")
New US envoy to Taiwan vows to help with self-defence amid China threats
Taiwan and the US are solid partners to each other who strive to maintain regional peace and stability, Lai said
 "New US envoy to Taiwan vows to help with self-defence amid China threats")
Make no mistake, Russia is failing in this war, says Prez Joe Biden
Biden said the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Italy will provide Ukraine with the equipment for five additional strategic air-defence systems
 "Make no mistake, Russia is failing in this war, says Prez Joe Biden")
Nato pledges dozens of air-defense systems to Ukraine, including 4 Patriots
US, Germany and Romania will send Ukraine additional Patriot batteries, while the Netherlands and others will provide Patriot components to make up one more battery
 "Nato pledges dozens of air-defense systems to Ukraine, including 4 Patriots")
World can't wait for US election to take action to repel Putin: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy made the remarks while attending this week's summit of Nato leaders in Washington
 "World can't wait for US election to take action to repel Putin: Zelenskyy")
Israeli airstrike kills 25 in Gaza as assault shuts down medical facilities
Israel's new ground assault in Gaza's largest city is its latest effort to battle Hamas militants
 "Israeli airstrike kills 25 in Gaza as assault shuts down medical facilities")
Iran encourages Gaza war protests in US to stoke outrage, distrust
Using social media platforms popular in the US, groups linked to Tehran have posed as online activists, encouraged campus protests and have provided financial support to some protest groups
 "Iran encourages Gaza war protests in US to stoke outrage, distrust")
US urges India, allies to back efforts for peace resolution in Ukraine war
White House Secretary also reiterated that India is a strategic partner with whom the US engages in frank dialogue
Rolls-Royce offers engines for Zorawar LT, futuristic fighter jet
Rolls-Royce has jumped into the fray, offering a portfolio of engines that encompasses every dimension of combat - underwater, surface, land and air
 "Rolls-Royce offers engines for Zorawar LT, futuristic fighter jet")
India, Russia target $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, FTA with EAEU
Peace talks do not succeed in the midst of bombs, guns, and bullets: PM Narendra Modi
 "India, Russia target $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, FTA with EAEU")
India can be key partner in diversifying critical mineral supply chains: US
'Demand for key minerals, such as graphite, manganese, and lithium will continue to play a vital role in the electric vehicles (EV) space and will help India work towards its net zero vision in 2070'
 "India can be key partner in diversifying critical mineral supply chains: US")
PM Modi Embarks on Austria trip, concludes two-day visit to Russia
The Prime Minister interacted with the Indian diaspora at a hotel in Moscow before departing for Austria
 "PM Modi Embarks on Austria trip, concludes two-day visit to Russia")
Have integrated SDGs into national development strategies: India at UN
India is proud of its SDG localisation model, which is built on four pillars: institutional ownership, collaborative competition, capacity building, and a whole-of-society approach
 "Have integrated SDGs into national development strategies: India at UN")
Encounter breaks out in J&K's Doda between terrorists, security forces
This comes a day after dive Army soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on July 8
 "Encounter breaks out in J&K's Doda between terrorists, security forces")
5 soldiers killed in Kathua attack from Uttarakhand, CM pays tributes
"Our bravehearts made the supreme sacrifice for their motherland in keeping with the rich military tradition of Uttarakhand," he said, adding their "sacrifice will not go in vain
 "5 soldiers killed in Kathua attack from Uttarakhand, CM pays tributes")
PM Modi awarded Russia's prestigious civilian honour during Moscow visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for trying to help find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis
 "PM Modi awarded Russia's prestigious civilian honour during Moscow visit")
Home ministry extends ban on Sikhs For Justice for another five years
The MHA has expressed concern that "if the SFJ's activities are not curbed, it may escalate its subversive activities, propagate anti-national sentiments, and incite violence in the country."
 "Home ministry extends ban on Sikhs For Justice for another five years")
Bullet shells, shattered vehicles: Aftermath of attack on Army in Kathua
Recapping what had happened, officials said the soldiers displayed courage and resilience despite facing casualties and engaged them for several hours
 "Bullet shells, shattered vehicles: Aftermath of attack on Army in Kathua")
Heart-wrenching if innocent kids die: PM Modi's message to Putin on Ukraine
PM Modi's remarks came a day after a children's hospital in Kyiv was struck amidst a wave of Russian attacks
 "Heart-wrenching if innocent kids die: PM Modi's message to Putin on Ukraine")
Kathua attack: Searches intensify as DGP Swain reviews ongoing operation
The bodies of the five soldiers killed in the attack have been handed over to the Army after postmortem and were airlifted to their homes for last rites, officials said
 "Kathua attack: Searches intensify as DGP Swain reviews ongoing operation")
