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Reforms in armed forces necessary to maintain supremacy during wars: Murmu

In an address to a joint sitting of Parliament, President Murmu said modernisation of the armed forces is essential for a strong India

'Lasagna and tacos': Biden's prep for 1st US presidential debate with Trump

For the first time, a sitting US president and an ex-president will face off in a presidential debate on Thursday

Taiwan detects 35 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels near its territory

According to Taiwan's MND, 33 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Pannun assassination: Will look forward to results of inquiry, says US

While addressing a press briefing, Miller noted that they have raised the issue with the Indian government and told them that the US expects full investigation into the matter

EAM meets Myanmar dy PM, flags concerns over impact of violence on border

In post on 'X' following the meeting, EAM said he pressed for "credible security" to India's ongoing projects in Myanmar and called for early return to path of democratic transition in that country

India hails Lanka's debt restructuring pact; reaffirms support to recovery

India is one of the co-chairs of the Official Creditors Committee (OCC) that was formed in April last year to finalise a plan for restructuring Sri Lanka's debt

Consistently pressed Delhi for updates on Indian inquiry: US on Pannun case

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the US raised the issue directly at the most senior levels of the Indian government

3 terrorists killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K's Doda

Jammu has witnessed a spurt in terror activities, attributed by authorities to an attempt by Pakistani handlers to revive terrorism in the region and disturb the peaceful atmosphere

What is the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty that has sparked Mamata-Centre row?

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to PM Modi, claiming that the Centre excluded the state govt from discussions with Bangladesh on Teesta water sharing and Farakka treaty

India urges Italy to act against perpetrators in farm worker death case

Last week, Meloni had said that Singh, one of thousands of Indian immigrants who work the fields in the country, was the victim of "inhuman acts"

Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' slogan: India's Israel-Palestine policy explained

AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday concluded his oath-taking in the Lok Sabha with 'Jai Palestine' slogan, drawing objections. A look at how India's Palestine policy has changed over the years

India sees Africa as natural partner; will be at top of our priorities: EAM

It is a continent with the youngest demographies, one with vast natural resources, expanding capabilities, growing markets and most of all "rising ambitions", the external affairs minister said

Why Julian Assange's final court hearing will be on a remote Pacific island

Assange was en route to a courtroom on the island where he is expected to plead guilty in a plea deal that will see him walk free and return home to Australia

PM Modi may visit Russia in July, first visit since Ukraine war: Report

Putin was sworn-in as the President of Russia for the fifth consecutive time in May this year, while Narendra Modi too took the oath as Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term on June 9

Canadian MP slams parliament's tribute to Nijjar amid extremism concerns

Chandra Arya, MP for Nepean, voiced discontent with his own government's stance. He referenced a Globe and Mail investigation revealing Canadian authorities' concerns about Nijjar's ties to extremism

Chinese, Japanese coast guard ships in standoff near disputed islands

The islands, referred to as the Senkakus in Japan and the Diaoyus in China, are claimed by both countries

China's Prez Xi continues his drive to purify PLA, instill loyalty

Xi took CMC members and department heads to visit revolutionary relics at Wangjiaping, where the CMC's headquarters was stationed

Why an angry China is behind Pakistan's revamped counter-terror campaign

Pakistan's government recently approved a 'reinvigorated and re-energised' national counter-terrorism campaign, called 'Operation Azm-i-Istehkam'

NIA charges 8 involved in 'trafficking' Rohingyas, Bangladeshis into India

Rabiyl Hasan was found to be well connected with the arrested accused in Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, it added

'Gaza at high risk of famine crisis despite increased aid to north'

Israel invaded Gaza after Hamas' attack on Oct 7, in which Palestinian militants killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted about 250