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Russia-India ties to blossom: Moscow's UN envoy on likely visit by PM Modi
Though there is no confirmation from the Indian side on Modi's possible visit, a Kremlin official last week said active preparations are underway for the trip
 "Russia-India ties to blossom: Moscow's UN envoy on likely visit by PM Modi")
Pakistan hands over list of missing defence officials from 1965, 1971 wars
India and Pakistan exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, it said
 "Pakistan hands over list of missing defence officials from 1965, 1971 wars")
China's Tianlong-3 rocket crashes into mountains after launch during test
Space Pioneer, also known as Beijing Tianbing Technology, said in statement that Tianlong-3 rocket was unexpectedly launched during static-fire test at facility in Gongyi county in Henan province
 "China's Tianlong-3 rocket crashes into mountains after launch during test")
French polls: France may see its first Far-Right govt since World War II
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party and its allies secured about one-third of France's national vote on Sunday, according to projections by French polling agencies
 "French polls: France may see its first Far-Right govt since World War II")
India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners, fishermen: MEA
Under the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, such lists are exchanged every year on January 1 and July 1, the MEA said in a statement
 "India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners, fishermen: MEA")
Indian Army ready to face all security challenges: Army Chief Gen Dwivedi
Gen Dwivedi said ensuring synergy among the Army, Air Force and the Navy would be one of his priorities
 "Indian Army ready to face all security challenges: Army Chief Gen Dwivedi")
India gets one of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs, 2x lethal than TNT
Named SEBEX 2, this explosive has been evaluated, tested, and certified by the Navy under its Defence Export Promotion Scheme
 "India gets one of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs, 2x lethal than TNT")
Five soldiers including JCO swept away while crossing river in Ladakh
In a post on X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the unfortunate accident
 "Five soldiers including JCO swept away while crossing river in Ladakh")
Brics to look at expansion as Russia proposes to add 10 partner countries
Russia has made "developing modalities for interaction with Brics partner countries" one of its key priorities for the Kazan Summit
 "Brics to look at expansion as Russia proposes to add 10 partner countries")
Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages
Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaia four days ago, fired shells towards several houses, leaving families trapped inside and unable to leave, the residents said
 "Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages")
Paramilitary forces attack a city under military control in central Sudan
According to the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration, at least 327 households had to flee from Jebal Moya and Singa to safer areas
 "Paramilitary forces attack a city under military control in central Sudan")
'7 civilians killed after missiles slammed into town in southern Ukraine'
Ukrainian officials published photos of bodies stretched out under picnic blankets in a park in Vilniansk, and deep craters in the blackened earth next to the charred, twisted remains of a building
 "'7 civilians killed after missiles slammed into town in southern Ukraine'")
Taiwan detects 5 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near territory
This latest incident adds to a series of similar provocations by China in recent months. China has increased its military activities around Taiwan
 "Taiwan detects 5 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near territory")
UK's Labour Party vows to eliminate anti-India sentiments within its ranks
The party's resolution during an annual conference under former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in favour of international intervention in Kashmir was widely seen as having cost it British Indian votes
 "UK's Labour Party vows to eliminate anti-India sentiments within its ranks")
Exchange of fire reported along LoC in Kashmir's Poonch; no casualty
The firing from across the border was reported on a forward Indian post in Krishna Ghati sector late on Friday night
 "Exchange of fire reported along LoC in Kashmir's Poonch; no casualty")
EAM Jaishankar to visit Qatar on Jun 30, review aspects of bilateral ties
During the visit, S Jaishankar will meet the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
 "EAM Jaishankar to visit Qatar on Jun 30, review aspects of bilateral ties")
India presents action plan for regional cooperation under Colombo Process
India rolled out the plan while chairing a meeting of the grouping in Geneva on Friday
 "India presents action plan for regional cooperation under Colombo Process")
China's Xi Jinping lauds relevance of 'Panchsheel' to end world conflicts
"The Five Principles have set a historic benchmark for international relations and international rule of law," he said, highlighting their relevance to ending the present-day conflicts
 "China's Xi Jinping lauds relevance of 'Panchsheel' to end world conflicts")
Dy NSA Vikram Misri named next foreign secy, to succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed to the post with effect from July 15
 "Dy NSA Vikram Misri named next foreign secy, to succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra")
Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service
The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by Sea King 42C helicopter at INAS 350 to continue and deliver operational power and capability, a spokesperson of the Navy said in a statement
 "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service")
