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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

Yunus thanks India, global teams for treating Dhaka plane crash victims

The international medical teams are currently in Dhaka to provide specialised healthcare services to victims of the recent plane crash at Milestone School and College

Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to resolve dispute

This comes following pressure from US President Donald Trump to end a deadly border dispute, now in its fourth day, which has killed at least 34 people and displaced more than 168,000

Israel begins pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas as hunger concerns mount

The military said it would begin a daily "tactical pause" in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah and Muwasi, three areas of the territory with large populations

No meals, fainting medical staff: Gaza hospitals haunted by starvation

After months of warnings, international agencies, experts and doctors say starvation is now sweeping across Gaza amid restrictions on aid imposed by Israel for months

India eyes stealth edge with new submarines amid China's growing presence

Advanced Project 75(I) seen as urgent amid China's growing presence in Indian Ocean

Logistics management was deciding factor in success of Op Sindoor: Rajnath

Singh was addressing students and faculty members virtually at the 3rd convocation ceremony of Vadodara-based Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, a university under the Ministry of Railways

Taiwan detects 4 Chinese aircraft, 10 naval vessels near its territory

The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain

Army Chief announces Rudra brigade, Bhairav battalion on 26th Kargil Diwas

He said the sanction for the brigade was approved just a day earlier, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's operational capabilities

Heartfelt thanks to PM Modi for state visit, says Maldives President

Muizzu said that the visit was fruitful, as they witnessed the exchange of four MoUs and three agreements in vital areas, and announced the launch of FTA negotiations

Internal security challenges to remain dynamic due to neighbourhood: Shah

The home minister said the forces of all states and Central investigating agencies should move forward with the goal of becoming the best in the world

Closely monitoring situation: India on Thailand-Cambodia clashes

As military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued, India on Saturday said it is closely monitoring the unfolding situation and hoped for cessation of hostilities.

PM Modi joins Maldives' Independence Day celebrations as chief guest

The prime minister landed in Male on Friday on a two-day visit primarily to attend the Independence Day celebrations of the Indian Ocean archipelago

'Bipartisan backing for India-Maldives ties': PM hails cross-party support

PM Modi is in the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. He is the guest of honour for the 60th Independence Day celebrations in the country

Operation Sindoor strikes sent clear message to Pakistan, says Army chief

Addressing a gathering on Vijay Diwas, the chief of army staff said a stern response to the adversary was the new normal established by India