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Brics condemns Pahalgam attack; calls out double standards against terror

The grouping also called for an expeditious finalisation and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework

At 90, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's succession test begins

The Indian government joins the Tibetan spiritual leader's birthday celebrations amid growing scrutiny over his succession and Beijing exerting pressure to control the reincarnation process

Israeli airstrikes kill 38 Palestinians as negotiation team heads to Qatar

US President Donald Trump, who will meet with Netanyahu on Monday, has floated a plan for an initial 60-day ceasefire

Trump tariffs loom as Brics meets in Rio; PM Modi bats for Indian pharma

Modi seeks deeper pharma ties in Argentina, Trinidad

Govt bolsters self-reliance in warfighting with indigenous weapon purchases

Latest acquisition drive appears to focus on Indian Navy's modernisation

Global South is victim of 'double standards': PM Modi at Brics Summit

In an address at the Brics Summit, Modi said two-thirds of humanity has not received adequate representation in the global institutions formed in the 20th century

Ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen amid ongoing regional tensions

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which comes as tensions remain high in the West Asia over the Israel-Hamas war and after the Iran-Israel war

UK engineering team arrives in Kerala to repair stranded F-35 jet

"The UK remains very grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams," the British High Commission statement added

China used embassies to undermine Rafale sales: French intelligence

Findings say China's foreign embassies led a charge to undermine Rafale sales, seeking to persuade countries that have already ordered the French-made jets

India, Argentina to boost ties with focus on minerals, energy, defence

Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging talks with Argentine President Javier Milei, a day after landing at the South American nation in the third leg of his five-nation tour

Terrorist hideout busted in J-K's Poonch; grenades, ammunition recovered

Acting on intelligence inputs regarding suspicious movement, the joint team launched an operation in the region on Saturday

PM Modi arrives in Brazil on four-day visit to attend Brics Summit

During the 17th Brics Leaders' Summit (July 6-7), Prime Minister Modi will exchange views on key global issues, including peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, responsible use of AI

India, Maldives in talks to deepen bilateral trade, investment ties

As part of recent efforts to attract Indian investment, business forums were organised in three Indian cities to promote opportunities in the Maldives, the PSM News said

In a first, Indian Navy inducts woman officer into its fighter pilot stream

Sub-Lieutenant Astha Poonia becomes the first woman to join Indian Navy's fighter stream after completing training; receives 'Wings of Gold' at INS Dega ceremony in Visakhapatnam

Trinidad & Tobago says will back India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

The six MoUs will provide for deeper cooperation between India and Trinidad and Tobago in the fields of pharmacopoeia, quick-impact projects, culture, sports and diplomatic training

PM Modi departs for Argentina after concluding visit to Trinidad & Tobago

PM Modi is set to hold talks with Milei to review ties and boost India-Argentina cooperation in defence, agriculture, energy, trade, investment, mining, and people-to-people exchanges

Will ensure Global South gets rightful place at table: PM Modi in Trinidad

PM Modi said the voice of the developing world remains on the margins and that India has always tried to bridge this gap

India takes no position on matters of faith: MEA on Dalai Lama's successor

India refrains from taking a stance on Dalai Lama's succession; Rijiju backs spiritual autonomy, prompting Chinese protest amid rising sensitivities over Tibet

PM Modi urges united global front to deny terrorism any shelter or space

In his address to the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago, Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India

China used India-Pak conflict as 'live lab' to test weapons: Lt Gen Singh

Lt Gen Rahul Singh reveals China backed Pakistan during May conflict, calling it a 'live lab' for weapons. He urges stronger air defence, noting support from Turkiye and China's key military role