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Putin, facing Trump deadline, signals no change in stance on Ukraine

He has expressed mounting frustration with Putin, accusing him of "bullshit" and describing Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine as "disgusting"

Talks on Ganga Water Treaty renewal with Bangladesh yet to begin: Govt

Inputs on drinking water and industrial water requirements have also been received from all stakeholders, including from the government of West Bengal, which have been taken into account

Over 1,700 Indians deported by US in 2025; most from Punjab, Haryana

The number of Indian nationals deported from the UK in the last five years (2020-2024) is 311, says Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh

Strategic bond with US, time-tested Russia ties: MEA amid tariff tensions

Speaking at the Ministry of External Affairs' weekly briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed growing concerns over the impact of Trump's comments on bilateral ties

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

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

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

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

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

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