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Indian Army gets first batch of Apache helicopters; calls it a milestone
The Apache attack helicopters were part of the $600 million deal between India and the US in 2020. Under the deal, the Indian Army was to procure six additional combat helicopters for the army
 "Indian Army gets first batch of Apache helicopters; calls it a milestone")
Watch: British F-35 jet finally takes off from Kerala after 5 weeks
The $115-million stealth jet had diverted to Kerala after bad weather and a technical snag cut short its return to HMS Prince of Wales during a routine sortie
 "Watch: British F-35 jet finally takes off from Kerala after 5 weeks")
India, Nepal ink pact for 5 projects under ₹39 crore grant assistance
The construction of these facilities will help provide better education and health facilities to the people in Nepal
 "India, Nepal ink pact for 5 projects under ₹39 crore grant assistance")
US House Committee backs terror group tag for TRF over Pahalgam attack
Last week, the US Department of State designated Lashkar-e-Taiba-backed The Resistance Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist
 "US House Committee backs terror group tag for TRF over Pahalgam attack")
Rosneft calls EU sanctions on Nayara Energy unjustified and illegal
The European Union on Friday imposed sanctions on the Indian oil refinery of Rosneft and lowered the oil price cap, as part of a new raft of measures against Russia over its war in Ukraine
 "Rosneft calls EU sanctions on Nayara Energy unjustified and illegal")
Kremlin says open to peace with Ukraine; but insists on achieving its goals
Peskov and other Russian officials have repeatedly rejected accusations from Kyiv and its Western partners of stalling peace talks
 "Kremlin says open to peace with Ukraine; but insists on achieving its goals")
CBI-led Interpol Red Notices double since 2023 amid tech, diplomatic push
The Lyon-based International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) had issued 25 Red Notices in 2020, 47 in 2021 and 40 in 2022
 "CBI-led Interpol Red Notices double since 2023 amid tech, diplomatic push")
EU curbs on Russian oil may hit India's $15 bn fuel exports: GTRI
The 18th package of sanctions by the 27-nation EU included a set of measures largely aimed at curbing the revenues of Russia's oil and energy sector
 "EU curbs on Russian oil may hit India's $15 bn fuel exports: GTRI")
Two Indians killed, 1 abducted in Niger; embassy seeks safe release
The Indian Embassy in Niamey is in touch with the local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains of those killed and ensure safe release of the abducted Indian
 "Two Indians killed, 1 abducted in Niger; embassy seeks safe release")
MoS Margherita holds talks with Eswatini energy minister Lonkhokhela
The two held talks on increasing cooperation in the energy sector
 "MoS Margherita holds talks with Eswatini energy minister Lonkhokhela")
China starts building world's largest dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet
It will primarily deliver electricity for external consumption while also addressing local demand in Tibet, which China officially refers to as Xizang
 "China starts building world's largest dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet")
French firm CYGR, RRP Defence to launch $50 mn drone plant in Navi Mumbai
The focus would be on defence, homeland security, and industrial drone solutions, it said, adding that the plant would contribute to India's high-skill employment and aerospace exports
 "French firm CYGR, RRP Defence to launch $50 mn drone plant in Navi Mumbai")
Two Indians killed, one abducted by terrorists in south-west Niger
The Indian mission said it is working with local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains of those killed
 "Two Indians killed, one abducted by terrorists in south-west Niger")
Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights in its airspace till August 24
No aircraft operated by Indian airlines, or military and civilian flights that are Indian-owned or leased, will be allowed to use Pakistani airspace, according to a NOTAM (notice to airmen)
 "Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights in its airspace till August 24")
Weeks before terror designation, India sent TRF dossier to US and UN teams
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri submitted a dossier on The Resistance Front - which claimed to have executed the Pahalgam massacre - to the US and the UN weeks after the attack
 "Weeks before terror designation, India sent TRF dossier to US and UN teams")
Pak claims terror network 'dismantled', denies LeT link to Pahalgam attack
Foreign Office made the remarks in a statement, a day after the US designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror outfit LeT, as a "foreign terrorist organisation"
 "Pak claims terror network 'dismantled', denies LeT link to Pahalgam attack")
Trump claims five jets were shot down during India-Pakistan conflict
US President Donald Trump reiterates role in ending India-Pakistan conflict, claims trade pressure led to May ceasefire
 "Trump claims five jets were shot down during India-Pakistan conflict")
India criticises EU sanctions on Russia, including Gujarat refinery
The "Government of India considers the provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance to meet the basic needs of its citizens," said MEA
 "India criticises EU sanctions on Russia, including Gujarat refinery")
Pahalgam terror attack: US designates TRF a foreign terrorist organisation
India welcomes Trump admin's decision as a 'timely and important' step
 "Pahalgam terror attack: US designates TRF a foreign terrorist organisation")
Delhi HC reserves order on Celebi's plea over revoked security clearance
The counsel said on Friday that the July 7 verdict directly applied to the present case as well, and urged the judge to pass a similar order
 "Delhi HC reserves order on Celebi's plea over revoked security clearance")