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Massive oil reserves in Pakistan, says Trump: Here's what US said in 2015

Pakistan's untapped shale reserves have long intrigued energy analysts. A 2015 US report had already mapped billions of barrels underground

India, UAE pledge stronger defence ties, ink MoU on maritime cooperation

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the steady progress in bilateral defence engagements and agreed to enhance cooperation in key areas

Investors see strong growth potential in Odisha, says Luxembourg envoy

The Luxembourg Ambassador was speaking at a function marking the inauguration of the corporate office of VCL India Private Limited here

US tariffs may hit India's IT sector indirectly via tech spend cuts: EY

The tariff announcement comes at a time when the export-led Indian IT industry is grappling with macroeconomic uncertainties and the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

India's refiners seek clarity on Russian oil buys after Trump post

On Wednesday, the US President said that he would impose a tariff rate of 25 per cent on India's exports to the US starting on Aug 1

MiG accounts for half of fighter jet crashes in 17 years

Three out of five jet types saw a decline in crashes over the past 15 years

HAL, GE near finish line to power LCA Mk2 with made-in-India engine

Companies sign manufacturing licence agreement, completing the technical negotiation stage covering the transfer of 80% of engine technology

UNSC report names TRF in Pahalgam attack, links group to Lashkar-e-Taiba

UNSC report links The Resistance Front to Pahalgam terror attack, says it acted with Lashkar-e-Taiba's support; findings seen as strong evidence of Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism

Army foils infiltration bid in J-K's Poonch, two terrorists killed

The latest encounter comes two days after security forces eliminated three hardcore terrorists, involved in the Pahalgam terror attack

OGW held with 3 pistols in Jammu; search operation underway in Kathua

Police intercepted a Srinagar-bound private car at TCP Nagrota near here late Tuesday night, leading to the recovery of three pistols of different makes

India reiterates support at UN for two-state solution to Israel conflict

It also said that one should not be content with paper solutions but strive to achieve practical ones

PM Oli to raise trade issues with India during upcoming New Delhi visit

The government is committed to resolving the trade-related issues with the two neighbouring countries, India and China, as they are Nepal's first market, Bhandari said

Operation Sindoor proved nuclear blackmail won't work anymore: PM Modi

Speaking in Lok Sabha, PM Modi said Operation Sindoor proved that nuclear blackmailing won't work, and hailed the armed forces for destroying terror headquarters

China hasn't intruded even an inch into Indian territory since 1962: Rijiju

Rijiju said this while intervening during the debate on Operation Sindoor to counter Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's claim on Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh

US team to visit India on Aug 25 for next round of talks for trade pact

The official added that the two sides continue to be engaged in an interim trade deal as the August 1 deadline is approaching

Nimisha Priya's death sentence overturned: Grand Mufti Muslaiyar's office

According to a statement issued by the Grand Mufti's office, the decision was made after a high-level meeting held in Yemen's capital

Private industry expects a timebound defence acquisition rules review

Must include clear measures to enforce shorter procurement, say insiders

If I weren't around, India would be fighting Pakistan, claims Trump

He was responding to a question about pushing Israel towards ending the conflict in Gaza just hours after ceasefire talks with Hamas collapsed

No Modi-Trump call took place, Jaishankar clarifies on Operation Sindoor

EAM S Jaishankar defends Operation Sindoor and highlights India's diplomatic wins against Pakistan-backed terror groups and China's influence in Parliament

Thailand, Cambodia agree on midnight ceasefire, says Malaysia's PM

Asean-led talks mediated by Malaysia result in a midnight ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia after clashes killed 35 and displaced over 260,000 along the border