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Paramilitary forces attack a city under military control in central Sudan
According to the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration, at least 327 households had to flee from Jebal Moya and Singa to safer areas
 "Paramilitary forces attack a city under military control in central Sudan")
'7 civilians killed after missiles slammed into town in southern Ukraine'
Ukrainian officials published photos of bodies stretched out under picnic blankets in a park in Vilniansk, and deep craters in the blackened earth next to the charred, twisted remains of a building
 "'7 civilians killed after missiles slammed into town in southern Ukraine'")
Taiwan detects 5 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near territory
This latest incident adds to a series of similar provocations by China in recent months. China has increased its military activities around Taiwan
 "Taiwan detects 5 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near territory")
UK's Labour Party vows to eliminate anti-India sentiments within its ranks
The party's resolution during an annual conference under former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in favour of international intervention in Kashmir was widely seen as having cost it British Indian votes
 "UK's Labour Party vows to eliminate anti-India sentiments within its ranks")
Exchange of fire reported along LoC in Kashmir's Poonch; no casualty
The firing from across the border was reported on a forward Indian post in Krishna Ghati sector late on Friday night
 "Exchange of fire reported along LoC in Kashmir's Poonch; no casualty")
EAM Jaishankar to visit Qatar on Jun 30, review aspects of bilateral ties
During the visit, S Jaishankar will meet the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
 "EAM Jaishankar to visit Qatar on Jun 30, review aspects of bilateral ties")
India presents action plan for regional cooperation under Colombo Process
India rolled out the plan while chairing a meeting of the grouping in Geneva on Friday
 "India presents action plan for regional cooperation under Colombo Process")
China's Xi Jinping lauds relevance of 'Panchsheel' to end world conflicts
"The Five Principles have set a historic benchmark for international relations and international rule of law," he said, highlighting their relevance to ending the present-day conflicts
 "China's Xi Jinping lauds relevance of 'Panchsheel' to end world conflicts")
Dy NSA Vikram Misri named next foreign secy, to succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed to the post with effect from July 15
 "Dy NSA Vikram Misri named next foreign secy, to succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra")
Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service
The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by Sea King 42C helicopter at INAS 350 to continue and deliver operational power and capability, a spokesperson of the Navy said in a statement
 "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service")
Deeply Biased, driven by votebank: India on US' religious freedom report
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the report selectively picked incidents to advance a preconceived narrative against India
 "Deeply Biased, driven by votebank: India on US' religious freedom report")
Budget 2024: How can India achieve Rs 3 trillion defence production goal?
Centre has set annual defence production target of Rs 3 trillion by FY29, which would be an over three-fold jump from current levels
 "Budget 2024: How can India achieve Rs 3 trillion defence production goal?")
Govt successfully conducts test flight of expendable aerial target 'Abhyas'
Abhyas has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a target for the testing of missile systems
 "Govt successfully conducts test flight of expendable aerial target 'Abhyas'")
India imposes anti-dumping duties on three Chinese products
These duties were imposed following a recommendation by the commerce ministry's directorate general of trade remedies
 "India imposes anti-dumping duties on three Chinese products")
'Enormous damage': China probing two ex-defence ministers at the same time
In the first time in its history, the People's Republic of China has made public corruption probes against two former defence ministers on the same day
 "'Enormous damage': China probing two ex-defence ministers at the same time")
North Korea says it tested multiwarhead missile, Seoul tags it as failiure
South Korea quickly dismissed the claim as deception to cover up a failed launch
 "North Korea says it tested multiwarhead missile, Seoul tags it as failiure")
Army commander audits operational readiness of Udhampur military formations
His visit to the local formations on Wednesday evening was aimed to evaluate their preparedness in wake of the forthcoming Amarnath yatra and the security situation of the Jammu region
 "Army commander audits operational readiness of Udhampur military formations")
J-K police attach properties belonging to 5 Pakistan-based terror handlers
Police in Baramulla after obtaining the attachment order passed by Baramulla Court attached properties which included nine Kanals of land
 "J-K police attach properties belonging to 5 Pakistan-based terror handlers")
India expressed interest in co-production of Stryker combat vehicle: US
The US and India plan to co-produce Stryker armoured vehicles in a move designed to boost India's military capabilities and deter China
 "India expressed interest in co-production of Stryker combat vehicle: US")
Relationship between India, US 'multiplicative': US envoy Eric Garcetti
Eric Garcetti made the remarks on Monday at an event on the sidelines of the SelectUSA Investment Summit, to which the largest delegation is from India
 "Relationship between India, US 'multiplicative': US envoy Eric Garcetti")
