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Philippines' Marcos eyes India trade, defence in talks with PM Modi
Marcos' visit to India also comes at a time when the two nations, which face a similar security concern are improving defense ties
 "Philippines' Marcos eyes India trade, defence in talks with PM Modi")
Trump strikes oil deal with Pakistan, says 'maybe they'll sell to India'
Trump announced a new oil partnership with Pakistan via Truth Social, saying both the nations would jointly develop reserves and hinting that Islamabad may one day supply oil to India
 "Trump strikes oil deal with Pakistan, says 'maybe they'll sell to India'")
Philippines president to visit India from Aug 4-8, hold talks with PM Modi
President Marcos will also be meeting President Murmu during his visit. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is also scheduled to call on him during the visit, the MEA said in a statement
India granted over 9.6 million e-visas since 2020: Govt tells Parliament
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked for the total number of e-visas granted and the increase in the number of countries eligible for the facility since 2020
 "India granted over 9.6 million e-visas since 2020: Govt tells Parliament")
PM Modi, UAE prez stress on deepening collaboration between two countries
Both leaders spoke over the phone and reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
 "PM Modi, UAE prez stress on deepening collaboration between two countries")
India, Brazil hold key meet to boost defence ties, military cooperation
The 8th Joint Defence Committee meeting was held in Braslia on July 30, the Indian Defence Ministry said
 "India, Brazil hold key meet to boost defence ties, military cooperation")
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
 "Massive oil reserves in Pakistan, says Trump: Here's what US said in 2015")
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
 "Investors see strong growth potential in Odisha, says Luxembourg envoy")
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)
 "US tariffs may hit India's IT sector indirectly via tech spend cuts: EY")
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
 "India's refiners seek clarity on Russian oil buys after Trump post")
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
 "MiG accounts for half of fighter jet crashes in 17 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
 "HAL, GE near finish line to power LCA Mk2 with made-in-India engine")
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
 "UNSC report names TRF in Pahalgam attack, links group to Lashkar-e-Taiba")
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
 "Army foils infiltration bid in J-K's Poonch, two terrorists killed")
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
 "OGW held with 3 pistols in Jammu; search operation underway in Kathua")
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
 "India reiterates support at UN for two-state solution to Israel conflict")
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
 "PM Oli to raise trade issues with India during upcoming New Delhi visit")
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
 "Operation Sindoor proved nuclear blackmail won't work anymore: PM Modi")
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
 "China hasn't intruded even an inch into Indian territory since 1962: Rijiju")