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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

India-Korea to hold next round of FTA review meeting from Jul 17 in Seoul

The agreement, dubbed as comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), was operationalised in January 2010. So far, 10 rounds of review talks have been concluded

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits HQ; reviews logistics, preparedness

The Army chief appreciated the contribution made by Veterans and VeerNaris during deliberations and directed that continued emphasis be maintained towards their welfare

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi condemn assassination attempt on Trump during rally

Trump's campaign said that he was doing well after an assassination attempt at his election rally in Pennsylvania

Shelling kills 4 in Ukraine; drone attack ignites fire at Russian oil depot

Two people died in Ukraine's partly occupied Kherson region and two were wounded in the attack close to the regional capital, said Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin

With arms deals, allies make case for Nato in terms appealing to Trump

If Ukraine loses, my country's next. That's clear, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said during the NATO summit in Washington this past week

Taiwan ups alertness after detecting test-firing by China's missile unit

China views the democratic island as a breakaway province that should be reunified with the mainland

Israeli attack on southern region leaves 71 dead, says Gaza health ministry

The ministry said 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area. It said that many of the injured and dead were taken to nearby Nasser Hospital

'Upset' Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina cuts short her China visit: Report

China reportedly promised Dhaka $5 billion in loan assistance ahead of the visit. The eventual outcome of deal amounted to $100 mn

ThyssenKrupp JV in fray for building six conventional submarines

The six submarines, powered by air-independent-propulsion (AIP), are being built under a Rs 45,000 crore programme called Project 75-I under the "strategic partner" (SP) acquisition category

EAM Jaishankar discusses 'intensifying engagement' with Thai counterpart

Bilateral discussion between the two leaders came a day after Jaishankar hosted his counterparts from BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)

India, Bhutan to work together in areas of environment and climate change

Bhutanese delegation headed by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Gem Tshering met Union MoS for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh and discussed issues related toenvironment and climate change

PM Modi highlights BIMSTEC's role as an engine for economic, social growth

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), brings together seven countries of South and Southeast Asia for multifaceted cooperation

HAL aims to deliver first LCA Mark 1A by Aug 15; GE engine supply by Sept

The aircraft was first planned to be delivered to the IAF by February-March timeframe this year but the schedule has been shifting for one reason or another

Search operation launched in Jammu following reports of suspicious movement

A joint search operation was launched by Army, police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Guda Patan and Kana Chak areas near the Chenab river in the Akhnoor border

Israeli army admits October 7 failures, including slow response time

Report focused on the border community of Be'eri, where over 100 people were killed and more than 30 others taken hostage by Hamas