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NIA files chargesheet against five Maoist operatives in Chhattisgarh

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted five Maoist operatives in connection with the February 2024 Chhattisgarh arms recovery case, an official statement issued on Saturday said.

India receives Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain

The C-295, a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology, is set to replace the ageing Avro aircraft of the IAF

BRO plans tunnels to ensure all-weather connectivity in eastern Ladakh

The BRO is also aggressively adopting new tech to accelerate project execution in this high-altitude region, where working season is restricted to just a few months due to harsh winter conditions

One terrorist neutralised in ongoing encounter in J&K's Kulgam: Army

The joint anti-terror operation, carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, and Special Operations Group (SOG), remains underway

Indian Embassy in contact with Niger for Ranjit Singh's safe release: MEA

Indian workers Ganesh Karmali and Krishna Gupta, who were killed in the attack, have had their mortal remains repatriated to India, according to the MEA

1,703 Indians deported from US in 2025; 90% sent back from just 5 states

Since January 2025, daily deportations of Indians from the US have tripled under Trump's stricter immigration rules; most returnees are from Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, UP, and Goa

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)