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India has deployed a mobile field hospital and over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing urgent healthcare and relief to flood- and landslide-affected areas following Cyclone Ditwah.

India Extends Aid to Sri Lanka Amid Flood Disaster

India Assists Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

India has deployed a mobile field hospital and over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing urgent healthcare and relief to flood- and landslide-affected areas following Cyclone Ditwah.

India has sent a mobile field hospital and over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka as part of its continuing humanitarian assistance following the devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian mission in Colombo said on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and severe infrastructure collapse, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country's disaster-response capacity.
As of Tuesday, 465 people have been killed, with 366 missing, in catastrophic floods and landslides caused by extreme weather conditions since November 16.
The Indian High Commission in a social media post said India has sent a "rapidly deployable field hospital" along with over 70 medical personnel to provide urgently required healthcare support in disaster-affected areas.
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&mdash; India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiainSL/status/1996057392992452678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Citing a social media post by PRO Defence Jammu, it said an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft airlifted the para field hospital, along with equipment and 73 medical personnel from Agra, and landed in Colombo on Tuesday evening to augment ongoing relief efforts.
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IAF&rsquo;s C-17 Globemaster airlifted a Para Field Hospital with equipment &amp; 73 medical personnel from Agra, landing in Colombo at 1745 IST to support relief efforts. IAF Mi-17 helicopters continued operations, airlifting 8+ tonnes of relief material &amp; evacuating 65 survivors,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/8iJp7MKojt">https://t.co/8iJp7MKojt</a>
&mdash; PRO Defence Jammu (@prodefencejammu) <a href="https://twitter.com/prodefencejammu/status/1996057618381467794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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IAF Mi-17 helicopters have also been operating continuously, airlifting more than eight tonnes of relief material and evacuating 65 survivors, including foreign nationals, critically ill patients and a pregnant woman. Indian rescue teams are also conducting operations across multiple sites, the mission said.
In Badulla on Tuesday, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team recovered another body in an &ldquo;exceptionally difficult&rdquo; operation, with remains located beneath layers of compacted debris. Search efforts at the site are continuing with &ldquo;determination and compassion,&rdquo; it said.
NDRF teams deployed in the Sedawatta and Nadeegama areas near Colombo have rescued more than 43 people so far, and continue to save those trapped in floodwaters ranging between 8 and 10 feet, the High Commission said in a social media post on Tuesday.
Under &lsquo;Operation Sagar Bandhu&rsquo;, Indian teams are prioritising the evacuation of the most vulnerable to ensure every life is brought to safety, it said.&nbsp;
India launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' last month, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to aid Sri Lanka in its recovery from the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad is set for formal approval at the Commonwealth Sport general assembly, with plans for full-scale events including medal-rich and traditional sports.

India Set to Secure Hosting Rights for 2030 Commonwealth Games

India to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

India&rsquo;s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad is set for formal approval at the Commonwealth Sport general assembly, with plans for full-scale events including medal-rich and traditional sports.

All but assured of the hosting rights more than a month back, India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow, marking a major milestone in the country's ambitious plan to become a global multi-sport hub.
India last hosted the Games in 2010 in Delhi but this time, the multi-sport event would be coming to Ahmedabad, a city that has upgraded its sports infrastructure at war footing in the last one decade.
Wednesday's General Assembly will go through the formality of putting a seal of approval on what has already been recommended by the Commonwealth Sport's Board. That recommendation followed a process overseen by the Commonwealth Sport's Evaluation Committee. It assessed the candidate cities for "technical delivery, athlete experience, infrastructure, governance, and alignment with Commonwealth Sport values."
For the 2030 CWG bid, India was facing competition from the Nigerian city of Abuja. But Commonwealth Sport decided to instead consider the African nation for the 2034 edition after developing "a strategy for supporting and accelerating" its hosting ambitions.
"During the Assembly, members from across the Commonwealth will take the final decision regarding the host of the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, following a presentation from India, outlining their vision for the Games in Amdavad (also known as Ahmedabad).
"The confirmation of the recommendation will be followed by a unique broadcast moment," stated a press note from Commonwealth Sport that gave a lowdown of how the day would pan out in the Scottish capital. A formal announcement is expected around 6.30pm (IST) and India is being represented by joint secretary (sports) Kunal, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha and Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi among others.
"The decision will mark a pivotal moment for the future of the Commonwealth Sport Movement, and a significant chapter in its 100-year history," the Commonwealth Sport added.
India had spent close to Rs 70,000 crore to host the 2010 edition of the Games, far exceeding the initial estimate of Rs 1600 crore. The quadrennial event, which has been struggling to stay relevant and find willing hosts for a while, features athletes from 72 countries, a majority of them former British colonies.
Getting the Games' hosting rights would be a significant milestone in India's quest to become an Olympic host in 2036, also proposed to be conducted in Ahmedabad. Interim President of Commonwealth Sport, Dr Donald Rukare, had said that the Executive Board found proposals from both India and Nigeria "inspiring" but ultimately chose Ahmedabad for 2030.
In recent months, Ahmedabad hosted the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, the Asian Aquatics Championships and football's AFC Under-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Next year, it would be hosting the Asian Weightlifting Championship, and Asia Para-Archery Cup. In 2029, the World Police and Fire Games will be held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar.
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is one of the prime venues that is currently under development and apart from the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, which has a capacity of over one lakh, it is designed to house an aquatics centre and a football stadium along with two arenas for indoor sports. An athletes village that can house 3,000 is also set to be built inside this complex.
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The 2026 CWG, which will be held in Glasgow, has been massively scaled down to prevent the budget from overshooting. The city, which intends to conduct the entire event within an eight-mile (approx 12km) radius, has kept the budget at a modest 114 million pounds (over Rs 1300 crore).
As a result, some major disciplines like wrestling, shooting, badminton and hockey have been left out of the 10-sport roster. India was bitterly opposed to this pruning as it severely dented its medal-yielding capacity. However, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made it clear that the 2030 Games will have an elaborate programme featuring all the disciplines that have been dropped by Glasgow.
"The plan is to have all our medal-earning sports like shooting, archery, wrestling etc. Our traditional sports like kabaddi, and kho kho should also be there," IOA joint secretary Kalyan Chaubey had said.
Commonwealth Sport had acknowledged the world's most populous nation and its "proud sporting history and a strong record of Commonwealth Games success, finishing fourth on the medal table at Birmingham 2022."
"Amdavad's proposal emphasises India's commitment to the values of the Commonwealth and its capacity to stage a Games that reflects the scale and diversity of modern sport," it had said last month.

The United States has cleared two major defence equipment sales to India worth $93 million, including Javelin missiles and Excalibur projectiles, aimed at boosting India’s precision-strike capability and strengthening bilateral strategic ties.

US approves $93 million sale of Javelin missiles and Excalibur systems to India

The United States has cleared two major defence equipment sales to India worth $93 million, including Javelin missiles and Excalibur projectiles, aimed at boosting India&rsquo;s precision-strike capability and strengthening bilateral strategic ties.

The US has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System and related equipment totalling over 90 million dollars to India, which Washington described as an &ldquo;important force&rdquo; for political stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.&nbsp;
The US also said the sale will improve the security of a &ldquo;major defence partner.&rdquo;
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement Wednesday that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Excalibur Projectiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 47.1 million and of Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 45.7 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress about the sales.
&ldquo;This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defence partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions,&rdquo; the agency said.
The government of India has requested to buy up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles, it said. Non-MDE (major defence equipment) items that will also be included in the sale are ancillary items; Portable Electronic Fire Control Systems (PEFCS) with Improved Platform Integration Kit (iPIK); primers; propellant charges; US Government technical assistance; technical data; repair and return services; and other related elements of logistics and programme support, it added.
On the sale of Excalibur projectiles, the agency said, &ldquo;The proposed sale will improve India&rsquo;s capability to meet current and future threats by providing precision capability equipment, which will increase first strike accuracy in its brigades.&rdquo;
The Indian government has requested to buy 100 FGM-148 Javelin rounds; one Javelin FGM-148 missile, fly-to-buy; and 25 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) or Javelin Block 1 Command Launch Units (CLU), it said and listed a range of non-MDE items including missile simulation rounds; battery coolant unit; interactive electronic technical manual; and Javelin operator manuals apart from refurbishment services and other related elements of logistics and programme support.
&ldquo;The proposed sale will improve India&rsquo;s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defence and deter regional threats,&rdquo; it said.
For both the proposed sales, the agency added that India will have no difficulty &ldquo;absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces&rdquo; and also that the proposed sales of these equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor for the Excalibur Projectiles will be Arlington, Virginia-based RTX Corporation. Stating that the US government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale at this time, the agency added that any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US government or contractor representatives to India and there will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale, it said. The principal contractors for the Javelin Missile System will be a RTX Corporation/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) of Orlando, Florida and Tucson, Arizona, the statement added.

US President Donald Trump claimed he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict using trade leverage, mentioning seven planes were shot down, while India cites direct military talks for the ceasefire.

Trump claims role in ending India-Pakistan conflict, cites loss of 'brand new' planes

US President Donald Trump claimed he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict using trade leverage, mentioning seven planes were shot down, while India cites direct military talks for the ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump said that &ldquo;seven brand new&rdquo; planes were shot down during the India-Pakistan conflict without specifying to which country they belonged, while once again claiming to resolve the war between the &ldquo;two big nuclear powers.&rdquo;
While speaking at a reception and dinner with business leaders in Tokyo on Tuesday, Trump said, &ldquo;Seven planes were shot down, seven brand new, beautiful planes were shot down, and they were going at it .. two big nuclear powers.&rdquo; The US President reiterated that he used trade to resolve the war between India and Pakistan.
&ldquo;I said to Prime Minister Modi, and I said to the prime minister, a very nice man, a very good man, and the Field Marshal over in Pakistan, I said, Look, we&rsquo;re not going to do any trade if you&rsquo;re going to be fighting,&rdquo; Trump said.
Trump said that India and Pakistan argued that war has nothing to do with trade with the US.
&ldquo;(They said)one thing has nothing to do with the other. I said this, it has a lot to do with the other &hellip;two nuclear powers&hellip;we get that nuclear dust all over the place. All of you are affected, right? And we said, No, we&rsquo;re not doing any deals if you&rsquo;re going to fight. And within about 24 hours, that was the end of that. It was amazing, actually,&rdquo; the US President said.
Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a &ldquo;full and immediate&rdquo; ceasefire after a &ldquo;long night&rdquo; of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim dozens of times that he &ldquo;helped settle&rdquo; the conflict between India and Pakistan.
India has consistently maintained that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries.
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says India is “mostly with us” and expresses hope US efforts, including Trump’s influence, may change New Delhi’s approach to Russian energy.

Zelenskyy: India 'Mostly With Us', Hopes Trump Can Shift Energy Stance

Zelenskyy Sees India Aligning with Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says India is &ldquo;mostly with us&rdquo; and expresses hope US efforts, including Trump&rsquo;s influence, may change New Delhi&rsquo;s approach to Russian energy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said India is &ldquo;mostly with us&rdquo; and expressed hope that New Delhi will change its attitude to the Russian energy sector with US President Donald Trump's intervention.
Zelenskyy was answering a question during an interview with Fox News about China and India contributing to Russia's war against Ukraine.
The US has often blamed India and China for purchasing Russian, which President Trump has claimed funds Moscow's war against Ukraine.
&ldquo;I think India mostly with us. Yes, we have these questions with energy, but I think that President Trump can manage it with Europeans, make more close and strong relations with India,&rdquo; Zelenskyy said.
&ldquo;And I think, we have to do everything not to withdraw Indians and they will change their attitude to the Russian energy sector,&rdquo; the Ukrainian president said.
He was answering a specific question by a Fox News interviewer: &ldquo;China, India, they're all contributing here; European nations, the President said, need to get off oil, but need to do it with the US. Do you think that that is going to happen?&rdquo; &ldquo;I'm sure with China, its more difficult because it's not for today. It's not in the interest to not support Russia,&rdquo; Zelenskyy said.
He also said, &ldquo;I think Iran will never be on our side, because we'll never be on the side of the United States.&rdquo; Zelensky, in his address at the UN Security Council, said: &ldquo;China is here &ndash; a powerful nation on which Russia now depends completely.&rdquo; &ldquo;If China truly wanted this war to stop, it could compel Moscow to end the invasion. Without China, Putin's Russia is nothing. Yet too often, China stays silent and distant, instead of active for peace,&rdquo; Zelenskyy said.
India has been maintaining that its energy procurement is driven by national interest and market dynamics. India turned to purchasing Russian oil sold at a discount after Western countries imposed sanctions on Moscow and shunned its supplies over its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

India said it will assess the implications of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic defence pact, stressing its commitment to national security and regional stability.

India Evaluates Impact of Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact on Security

India Reviews Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact

India said it will assess the implications of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia strategic defence pact, stressing its commitment to national security and regional stability.

A day after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia inked a strategic defence pact, India on Thursday said it will study implications of the move for its national security as well as for regional and global stability.
The agreement states that "any aggression against either of the two countries shall be considered as an aggression against both", according to a Pakistan-Saudi Arabia joint statement.
In a carefully crafted response, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi remains committed to protecting India's national interests and ensuring "comprehensive national security in all domains".
The "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement" was signed by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif was on a visit to Saudi Arabia.
The sealing of the pact came over four months after a four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan.
"We have seen reports of the signing of a strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan," Jaiswal said.
"The government was aware that this development, which formalises a long-standing arrangement between the two countries, had been under consideration," he said.
Jaiswal said India will "study the implications of this development for our national security as well as for regional and global stability." "The government remains committed to protecting India's national interests and ensuring comprehensive national security in all domains," he said.
Jaiswal was responding to a media query on the issue.

India strongly rejected Switzerland’s comments on minority rights at the UN Human Rights Council, urging it to address its own issues of racism, discrimination, and xenophobia.

India slams Switzerland's remarks on minorities as 'surprising, shallow, ill-informed'

India strongly rejected Switzerland&rsquo;s comments on minority rights at the UN Human Rights Council, urging it to address its own issues of racism, discrimination, and xenophobia.

India has termed as "surprising, shallow, and ill-informed" the remarks made by Switzerland against it on its minorities, saying the country should focus on its own challenges such as racism, systematic discrimination, and xenophobia.
&ldquo;We would also like to respond to the surprising, shallow, and ill-informed remarks made by Switzerland, a close friend and partner,&rdquo; Kshitij Tyagi, Counsellor in the Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, said on Tuesday during the General Debate on the oral update by the High Commissioner at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council.
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In remarks at the Council, the Swiss delegate had said his country calls on the Indian government to &ldquo;take effective measures to protect minorities and uphold the rights to the freedom of expression and the freedom of the media.&rdquo;
Noting that since Switzerland holds the Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council, Tyagi said it is all the more important for Switzerland to avoid wasting the Council's time with narratives that are blatantly false and do not do justice to the reality of India.
"Instead, it should focus on its own challenges such as racism, systematic discrimination and xenophobia. As the world's largest, most diverse, and vibrant democracy with a civilisational embrace of pluralism, India remains ready to help Switzerland address these concerns,&rdquo; Tyagi said.

Maratha quota leader, Manoj Jarange, led a large protest at Mumbai's Azad Maidan. Advocating for Maratha reservations under OBC, the demonstration was permitted under strict conditions from 9 am to 6 pm, amidst heavy police presence.

Maratha Quota Leader Manoj Jarange Leads Protest at Azad Maidan

Maratha leader Manoj Jarange commenced a major protest at Azad Maidan. Advocating for OBC reservations, Jarange's protest adheres to police-set conditions, extending from 9 am to 6 pm. Security is bolstered by 1,500 officers.

Manoj Jarange's Maratha Quota Protest in Mumbai

Maratha leader Manoj Jarange led a significant protest at Azad Maidan for Maratha reservation. Police allowed the protest from 9 am to 6 pm, with strict conditions. Jarange assures peaceful demonstrations amid extensive security arrangements.

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Mumbai, Aug 29 (PTI) &ndash; Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange arrived at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai on Friday to lead a protest joined by thousands of supporters.
Jarange, who started his journey from his village in Jalna district on Wednesday, was accompanied by hundreds of vehicles. As he entered Mumbai during the early hours, supporters greeted him at Vashi.
By around 9.45 am, Jarange made his way into Azad Maidan under police protection, welcomed by a sea of supporters wearing saffron caps and scarves, and carrying saffron flags. Many supporters eagerly took pictures and recorded videos of the event.
According to an official, the area near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) faced significant traffic congestion in the morning as Maratha quota protesters took to the streets.
Jarange and his supporters, who began their journey from Antarwali Sarati village, more than 400 km away from Mumbai, are initiating a fresh hunger strike.
The 43-year-old leader has been advocating for a 10 percent quota for Marathas under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
Jarange has assured that his supporters would demonstrate peacefully and not disturb the ongoing Ganesh festival.
He demands that all Marathas be recognized as Kunbis, an agrarian caste included in the OBC category, to qualify for reservations in government jobs and education.
After imposing 40 conditions, the Jalna police permitted Jarange and his supporters to march, ensuring they avoid any law-and-order issues, not disrupt vehicle movements, and refrain from objectionable slogans.
The Mumbai police have granted permission for Jarange to hold peaceful protests at Azad Maidan on August 29 (Friday) from 9 am to 6 pm. All protesters must vacate the site by 6 pm, officials have specified.
Police have also restricted the number of vehicles heading to Azad Maidan to five and capped the protester count at 5,000.
To ensure law and order, over 1,500 Mumbai police personnel have been deployed at Azad Maidan. Security has also been enhanced at CSMT, where supporters of the quota agitation have traveled from various parts of Maharashtra, the railway police reported.
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The Congress criticized PM Modi for prioritizing foreign visits over addressing the Manipur crisis while highlighting China's influence on India's diplomacy.

Congress Criticizes PM Modi Over International Visits Amid Manipur Crisis

Congress reproaches PM Modi's foreign travels amid unresolved Manipur issues, noting China's rising influence over India's diplomacy. Modi defends his visits for national interest and peace promotion.

Congress Criticizes Modi's Foreign Visits

Congress criticizes PM Modi for foreign trips amid Manipur issues, raising concerns about China's influence.

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New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) &ndash; The Congress Party, on Friday, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his international visit to Japan and China, highlighting the fact that the people of Manipur have been waiting in vain for his attention. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, tweeted that, "The Frequently Flying (and more frequently lying) Prime Minister is off to Japan and China." His trip to China is particularly significant as India grapples with normalizing ties with China, which seems to be happening largely on Beijing&rsquo;s terms.
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&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;The Frequently Flying (and more frequently lying) Prime Minister is off to Japan and China.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;His visit to China is a moment of some reckoning for India. We are being forced to normalise relations with China -- largely on their terms, with China trying to take advantage of the&hellip;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1961285933430706185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;August 29, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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Ramesh expressed concerns that China may be leveraging recent tensions between India and the United States to its benefit. He referred to China&rsquo;s collaboration with Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor', information that was disclosed by India's own military establishment, as seemingly forgotten.
Ramesh also pointed out the impact of Prime Minister Modi's statement on June 19, 2020. By claiming that, "Na koi hamari seema mein ghus aaya hai, na hi koi ghusa hua hai," it weakened India&rsquo;s negotiation position, leaving the nation with limited options to manage the situation. Despite the failure to revert to the pre-April 2020 circumstances, Modi's visit appears as a result of what Ramesh described as a "notorious and cowardly clean chit."
Continuing his criticism, Ramesh underscored that, even as the Prime Minister embarks on foreign visits, the communities in Manipur affected by the events of May 2023 are still waiting for him to address their grievances. He alleged that Modi has "simply washed his hands off" the issues plaguing Manipur, blaming this attitude on the mistakes of the Union Home Minister.
Prime Minister Modi departed for his tour of Japan and China with the assertion that the visit would promote India's national interests, fostering cooperation to enhance both regional and global peace. His first stop is Japan, where he will be from August 29 to 30, and he has already arrived in Tokyo. Following his stay in Japan, Modi is set to travel to China for a two-day visit to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
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The IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rain for Delhi on Friday. Morning humidity was 92%, with anticipated maximum temperatures of 34°C. Rain varied across the city, with the AQI marked as moderate, highlighting a need for caution among sensitive individuals.

Heavy rain lashes Noida, parts of Delhi-NCR as IMD issues yellow alert

Delhi is set to experience thunderstorms and rain on Friday as forecasted by IMD. The city faced morning humidity at 92% and diverse rainfall patterns. AQI stands at 'moderate', requiring those sensitive to air quality to take care.

Delhi Weather Update: Thunderstorms Forecast

Thunderstorms with rain are forecast for Delhi on Friday. Morning humidity was 92% and temperatures ranged from 26.2&deg;C to a predicted 34&deg;C. Rain varied across locations and AQI is 'moderate' at 110, suggesting caution for sensitive groups.

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New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) &mdash; The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain in the capital on Friday.
According to the department, the day is expected to be humid, with the relative humidity at 8:30 AM recorded at 92 percent.
The minimum temperature registered was 26.2 degrees Celsius, marginally lower by 0.3 degrees from normal, while the maximum temperature is anticipated to reach around 34 degrees Celsius.
As per the IMD's observations at 8:30 AM, Delhi experienced different levels of rainfall in the past 24 hours, with Safdarjung recording 13.4 mm, Palam 6.2 mm, Lodhi Road 9.8 mm, Ridge 1.8 mm, and Aya Nagar 29.3 mm.
The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi is in the 'moderate' category, showing a reading of 110 at 9 AM, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) ticker.
The CPCB states that an AQI between zero and 50 is deemed "good", 51 to 100 "satisfactory", 101 to 200 "moderate", 201 to 300 "poor", 301 to 400 "very poor", and 401 to 500 "severe".
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India issues multiple flood warnings to Pakistan on humanitarian grounds as heavy rainfall forces dam water releases in Jammu and northern states.

India Alerts Pakistan of Potential Tawi River Flooding Due to Heavy Rains

India Warns Pakistan of Tawi River Flooding

India issues multiple flood warnings to Pakistan on humanitarian grounds as heavy rainfall forces dam water releases in Jammu and northern states.

India has issued fresh alerts to Pakistan about the "high probability" of flooding in the Tawi river, with incessant rainfall in the northern states forcing the release of excess water from major dams, sources said on Wednesday.
The alerts, routed to Islamabad through the Ministry of External Affairs, were issued on "humanitarian grounds", the sources said.
The first alert was issued on Monday.
"We issued another alert yesterday (Tuesday) and one today (Wednesday) of high probability of flooding in the Tawi river. The gates of some dams had to be opened due to excessive rains being witnessed in Indian regions," a source said.
The Tawi river originates in the Himalayas and passes through the Jammu division before joining the Chenab in Pakistan.
India suspended the routine exchange of hydrological data with Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty after 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam by Pakistan terrorists on April 22.
Despite the suspension, the fresh flood warnings were communicated to avoid the loss of life and property across the border, the sources said.
In Punjab, the Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers and seasonal rivulets are in spate because of heavy rainfall in their catchment areas.
Jammu has also been pummelled by incessant rain, causing rivers to overflow.
With water levels rising dangerously, authorities were left with no choice but to open the sluice gates of key reservoirs, according to the sources.
Signed in 1960 and brokered by the World Bank, the Indus Waters Treaty has long governed the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan.

India expressed shock over the killing of five journalists in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Nasser hospital, calling it “deeply regrettable” while urging protection of civilians.

Killing of journalists in Gaza shocking: India

India expressed shock over the killing of five journalists in Israeli strikes on Gaza&rsquo;s Nasser hospital, calling it &ldquo;deeply regrettable&rdquo; while urging protection of civilians.

India on Wednesday described as "shocking" and "deeply regrettable" the killing of five journalists in a pair of Israeli strike in Gaza.
The journalists were among at least 20 people killed in the strikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis on Monday.
"The killing of journalists is shocking and deeply regrettable," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"India has always condemned loss of civilian lives in conflict. We understand that the Israeli authorities have already instituted an investigation," he said.
Israel is facing international condemnation following the attack.

CM Dr. Yadav met Amit Shah to discuss Madhya Pradesh's reforms, aiming to make it the dairy capital of India.

CM Dr. Yadav Pays Courtesy Visit to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Shah in New Delhi

In Delhi, CM Dr. Yadav discussed with Amit Shah to elevate MP to a dairy leader, aiming to boost milk production share from 9% to 25%.

CM Dr. Yadav met Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss reforms. Aims to make Madhya Pradesh India's dairy capital, increasing milk production share to 25%.

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav paid a courtesy visit to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah at the Parliament House in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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During the meeting, CM Dr. Yadav apprised the Union Minister about the new criminal laws implemented and innovations introduced in the field of cooperatives in Madhya Pradesh.
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He informed that the state government aims to make Madhya Pradesh the dairy capital of the country. He added that the state&rsquo;s current share of 9% in the country&rsquo;s milk production is targeted to be increased to 25%. Madhya Pradesh has become a leading state in implementing the new laws.
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CM Dr. Yadav said that through the ongoing innovations in the state, new benchmarks will be set in the field of good governance. He expressed gratitude to the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Shah, for his guidance and support.

Discover how Madhya Pradesh, under CM Dr. Yadav, is set to celebrate ShriKrishna with grand cultural events on Janmashtami and Balram Jayanti.

Entire State to be Immersed in the Spirit of ShriKrishna Janmashtami: CM Dr. Yadav

Experience the grand ShriKrishna celebrations across Madhya Pradesh as CM Dr. Yadav plans cultural events to showcase the state's vibrant tradition and heritage.

CM Dr. Mohan Yadav initiates grand ShriKrishna events to showcase Madhya Pradesh's cultural heritage on Janmashtami and Balram Jayanti.

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced that the State Government will highlight sites related to Lord ShriKrishna and the historical-cultural significance of prominent temples and locations across Madhya Pradesh by organising &lsquo;ShriKrishna Parv&rsquo; and the Prakatyotsav of &lsquo;Leela Purushottam&rsquo; on the auspicious occasions of &lsquo;ShriKrishna Janmashtami&rsquo; (August 16) and &lsquo;Haladhar Mahotsav&rsquo; on &lsquo;Balram Jayanti&rsquo; (14 August).
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CM Dr. Yadav said that these celebrations will immerse the entire state in the spirit of Shri Krishna and drape it in cultural colours. CM Dr. Yadav emphasised that participation from all sections of society is being ensured in these programs.
Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Religious Trusts &amp; Endowments (Independent Charge) Shri Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi informed that on &lsquo;Balram Jayanti&rsquo; and &lsquo;ShriKrishna Janmashtami&rsquo;, literary discussions, dialogues, Bhajans, kirtans and cultural troupe performances will be organised focusing on episodes from the lives of Balram and ShriKrishna, their contributions and their welfare-oriented life stories. At the district level, 'Matki Phod' (Dahi Handi) competitions will also be held on Janmashtami.
Shri Lodhi said that &lsquo;ShriKrishna Parv&rsquo; will be celebrated from August 16 to 18 at the Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain, where ShriKrishna attained education and wisdom.
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The first day will feature Krishna Leela by artists of Vishala Cultural Institution Ujjain, flute recital by Shri Anupam Wankhede (Indore) and Bhajans by Ms. Swati Ukhale (Ujjain).
On August 17, performances will include Bareli folk dance by Shri Akshay Khare (Panna), devotional songs by Ms. Krishnad Verma (Ujjain) and Krishna Leela by Vishala Cultural Organization. On the final day, August 18, there will be Thathiya folk dance by Shri Avinash Dhurve (Betul), Bhajans by Shri Ramchandra Gangolia (Ujjain) and Krishna Leela presentations.
At Narayana Dham Temple, Ujjain, from August 14&ndash;18, there will be multiple performances including Krishna dance dramas by Smt. Sangharatna Banker &amp; group (Bhopal), Sangeeta Sharma (Delhi), Arghya Kala Samiti (Bhopal) and Smt. Sukanya Nagda &amp; group (Mumbai); Bhajan by Shri Anmol Jain &amp; group, Shri Charanjeet Singh Soundhi, Shri Babulal Solanki, Smt. Shraddha Jain, Shri Ravi Tripathi &amp; group (Mumbai), Smt. Kalyani Sugandhi and Vani Sathe (Ujjain), Ghoomar folk dance by Ms. Anuja Joshi (Khandwa) and Raas Leela by Shri Balram Sharma (Mathura).
In Mahidpur (Ujjain) at Shri Radha Krishna Temple from August 14&ndash;16, the program will feature devotional songs by Ms. Anamika Tripathi (Mumbai), Krishna dance drama by Ms. Prashasti Maneshwar (Mumbai), Bhajans by Ms. Aakriti Mehra &amp; group (Bhopal), Mayur dance &amp; Phoolon ki Holi by Shri Govind Tiwari (Vrindavan), Bhajans by Ms. Urmila Mewada (Shajapur) and Raas Leela by Shri Govind Tiwari.
At Gopal Mandir, Ujjain, on August 16, Ms. Shweta Gunjan Joshi (Dhar) will present Bhajans and Ms. Vinati Jain (Ujjain) will perform Matki folk dance.
Minister Shri Lodhi added that ShriKrishna was given the Sudarshan Chakra by Lord Parashuram at Janapav. On August 16, Bhajans will be performed there by Ms. Sheela Tripathi (Bhopal) and Ms. Ankita Kailasia (Gwalior). At Amjhera in Dhar district, where ShriKrishna abducted Rukmini, a two-day festival will be organised on August 16&ndash;17, featuring Badhai dance by Shri Dilip Sandela (Sagar), Bhajans by Shri Charanjeet Singh (Mumbai), Shri Anandeelal Bhavel (Dhar) and dance drama &lsquo;Krishna&rsquo; by Rang Triveni (Bhopal).
In Panna, at Shri Baldevji Temple on August 14, Bhajans by Ms. Kamla Lodhi (Chhatarpur), Ghasiya Baja by Shri Lal Bahadur Ghasi (Sidhi) and devotional songs by Swapnil Melody Group (Jabalpur) will be held. On August 16, Jugal Kishore Temple in Panna will host Badhai and Bareli folk dance by Shri Amit Gharu (Sagar) and devotional songs by Shri Pawan Tiwari (Tikamgarh).
In Damoh at PM College of Excellence on August 16, Krishna dance drama by Vividh Kala &amp; Cultural Committee, Bhajans by Ms. Madhavi Madhukar Jha (Mumbai) and Badhai/Jawara dance by Shri Abhilash Chaubey (Sagar) will be presented.
In Khategaon (Dewas) at Shri Radha Krishna Temple, Bhajans by Ms. Sanjo Baghel (Jabalpur) and Malwi Bhajans by Shri Mangilal Kulshreshtha (Agar-Malwa) will be held. In Rewa at Krishna Rajkapoor Auditorium, Bhajans by Ms. Manimala Singh (Rewa), Badhai folk dance by Durva Namdeo (Sagar) and Bhajans by Shri Ravi Tripathi &amp; group (Mumbai) will be presented.
In Mandla at PM College of Excellence on August 14, Bareli folk dance by Shri Manish Yadav (Sagar), Haladhar Leela by Shri Girdhar Gopal Sharma (Mathura) and Bhajans by Ms. Rakhi Banke (Bhopal) and Ms. Laxmi Dubey (Jabalpur) will take place. On August 16 at Mahishmati Ghat, Badhai and Bareli folk dance by Ravi Ahirwar (Chhatarpur), Krishna dance drama by Dr. Shyama Pandit (Bhopal), and Bhajans by Shri Rudrakant Thakur &amp; group (Seoni) and Shri Manish Agrawal &amp; group (Jabalpur) will be presented.
At Devi Birasni Temple in Pali (Umaria), &ldquo;ShriKrishna Parv&rdquo; will be organised from August 14&ndash;16. The three-day celebration will include Bhajans by Shri Dukhilal Dahiya (Umaria), Krishna dance drama by Ms. Sanghamitra Taywade (Bhopal), and devotional songs by Kabira Band (Umaria). On August 15, Bhajans by Ms. Mamta Mishra (Narmadapuram) and Krishna-themed dance by Abhinayana Dance Academy (Odisha) will be performed. On the final day, Krishna dance drama by Ms. Shalini Khare &amp; group (Jabalpur) and Bhajans by Shri Vivek Mehta &amp; group (Indore) will take place.
In Shahdol at Manas Bhavan Auditorium on August 14 at 7 PM, a dance drama by Shri Arvind Kumar Patel (Sidhi) and Bhajans by SAYA Band (Bhopal) will be held. On August 15, at Government Sandipani Higher Secondary School, Chhatwai village, Raas Leela by Ms. Jaya Saxena (Mathura), Bhajans by Shri Ishan Minocha (Jabalpur) and singing by Shri Munindra Mishra (Shahdol) will be presented. On August 16, at Radhaswami Temple in Dhanpuri (Shahdol), Bhajans by Ms. Ishita Vishwakarma &amp; group (Mumbai) and Ms. Manobhavana Singh (Rewa) will be featured.

CM Dr. Mohan Yadav to distribute the second installment of the Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana benefiting 8.3 million farmers on August 14, coinciding with Balram Jayanti.

CM Dr. Yadav to Transfer Funds into Farmers’ Accounts on Balram Jayanti

Dr. Mohan Yadav will disburse funds to farmers on Balram Jayanti, positively impacting more than 8.3 million beneficiaries through Kisan Kalyan Yojana.

Chief Minister Yadav to transfer the second installment of the Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana funds to farmers on August 14, enhancing over 8.3 million farmers' financial stability.

MP Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will transfer the second instalment of the Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana for the year 2025&ndash;26 directly into the accounts of farmers on August 14, during the Balram Jayanti celebration in Mandla. The scheme will benefit over 8.3 million farmers.
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The Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana, launched in September 2020, provides an annual assistance of Rs. 6,000 to beneficiary farmers, in addition to the benefits under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. By March 2025, more than 8.3 million farmer beneficiaries had received financial support totalling Rs. 17,500 crore under the scheme.
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The event will also feature activities highlighting the significant contribution of agriculture and allied sectors to the economy.

Donald Trump lashes out at India-Russia ties, says he "doesn't care" as US imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports.

India, Russia can take their 'dead economies' down together: Donald Trump

Donald Trump lashes out at India-Russia ties, says he "doesn't care" as US imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports.

US President Donald Trump once again mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said that the two countries can take their "dead economies down together".
The US president's fresh criticism of New Delhi and Moscow came hours after announcing 25 per cent tariffs against India, plus a "penalty" for its trade with Russia.
"I don't care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care," he said.
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"We have done very little business with India, their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the World," he added.
Trump on Wednesday announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty for buying Russian crude oil and military equipment.
The surprise announcement came a day after Indian officials said that a US trade team would visit from August 25 to negotiate a trade deal.
The announcement is being seen as a pressure tactic to get New Delhi to agree to demands made by the US, which has, in recent days, got favourable trade deals with major partners like Japan, the UK and the European Union.
Trump termed India's trade policies as "most strenuous and obnoxious".
"All things not good! India will therefore be paying a tariff of 25 per cent, plus a penalty for the above, starting on August first," Trump said in a social media post.
The penalty was announced as India has made large purchases of oil and military equipment from Russia. India is the first country to face a penalty for Russian imports.
India's import of crude oil from Russia has risen from 0.2 per cent of total purchases before the Russia-Ukraine war to 35-40 per cent. New Delhi is the largest buyer of Russian oil after China.
Trump said though India is America's friend, "we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their (India) tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the world, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country".
He said India has always purchased a significant amount of military equipment and energy products from Russia at a time when everyone wants Russia to stop the "killing" in Ukraine.

India told the UN that achieving a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict requires practical, actionable steps through direct dialogue, not just reaffirmations on paper.

India reiterates support at UN for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict

India told the UN that achieving a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict requires practical, actionable steps through direct dialogue, not just reaffirmations on paper.

India told a high-level UN conference that global efforts must now focus on achieving a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict through "purposeful dialogue and diplomacy".
It also said that one should not be content with paper solutions but strive to achieve practical ones.
India&rsquo;s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said on Tuesday that deliberations during the preparation for the UN High-Level International Conference on &lsquo;The Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution&rsquo; confirm that the international community continues to believe there is no substitute for a two-state solution.
He said the conference offers an opportunity to reflect on the path traversed so far in the journey towards achieving peace through a two-state solution. &nbsp;&ldquo;Our efforts must now focus on how to bring about a two-state solution through purposeful dialogue and diplomacy, and bringing the parties to the conflict to engage directly with each other," Harish said.
"Reaffirmation of support must take the form of actionable steps that pave the way for the two-state solution. Identification of such steps and their implementation modalities demand our collective attention and effort,&rdquo; he said in the UN General Assembly.
The high-level conference on July 28-30 is co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France.
A 25-page outcome document titled &lsquo;New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution&rsquo; asserted that the war in Gaza must end now and Hamas must free all hostages.
&ldquo;In the context of ending the war in Gaza, Hamas must end its rule in Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority,&rdquo; the outcome document said.
It added that following a ceasefire, a transitional administrative committee must be immediately established to operate in Gaza under the umbrella of the Palestinian Authority.
Harish noted that certain action points are emerging from the UN conference, and following up on them is the key.
"Let us not be content with paper solutions but strive to achieve practical solutions that actually make a tangible difference in the daily lives of our Palestinian brothers and sisters,&rdquo; he said, expressing India&rsquo;s complete readiness to contribute to this &ldquo;noble endeavour.&rdquo; Harish said India has been clear on the measures that must be undertaken in the short term.
These include an immediate ceasefire, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian assistance, release of all hostages, and the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
"There are no alternatives to these measures,&rdquo; he said.
Noting that in 1988 India became one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine with firm support and commitment to the two-state solution, Harish underlined that the overall sentiment in this forum is clear.
&ldquo;It is also India&rsquo;s earnest desire to see peace and calm prevail in the Middle East. Lasting solutions are required to achieve this,&rdquo; he said.
Asserting that humanitarian aid to Gaza needs to flow without impediments, India said Palestinians in Gaza must have access to food, fuel and other basic necessities without hindrance.
&ldquo;Humanitarian assistance is vital in sustaining life and must remain outside the realm of politics or conflict,&rdquo; Harish said, underlining that the humanitarian assistance pillar demands &ldquo;our immediate attention and action.&rdquo; India voiced concern that the human suffering in Gaza continues unabated, tens of thousands have been killed, several medical facilities damaged or destroyed, and children deprived of schooling for more than 20 months.
India also stressed that the plight of the hostages should not be forgotten.
&ldquo;There can be no justification whatsoever for terrorism, for addressing any root cause or political grievance.&rdquo; &nbsp; Noting that civilians, including women and children, have the right to lead normal lives, India said that in the years ahead, &ldquo;meticulous reconstruction and rehabilitation" efforts of a substantially large scale will be required.
Highlighting the vital aspect of security, India said a stable arrangement that suitably caters to the security needs of both sides is necessary.
&ldquo;Neither party should feel insecure. A sovereign, viable and independent State of Palestine within recognised and mutually agreed borders, living side by side with Israel in peace and security, is a prerequisite for enduring peace and sustainable development.&rdquo; &nbsp;India further said that while aid and support are essential for the Palestinian people in rebuilding their lives, it is equally important to create hope and economic structures conducive for investment and employment. &nbsp;India has been making concerted efforts to bring about a tangible impact on the daily lives of the Palestinian people by implementing human-centric projects in diverse sectors. The total commitment by India on this front stands at around USD 160 million.
&ldquo;Economic prospects and viability for a Palestinian state are crucial,&rdquo; Harish said.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the conference that the central question for Middle East peace is the implementation of the two-state solution. &nbsp;&ldquo;My central question to those who stand in the way is this: What is the alternative?&rdquo; Guterres said, questioning whether the alternative is a one-state reality where Palestinians are denied equal rights, and forced to live under perpetual occupation and inequality or a one-state reality where Palestinians are expelled from their land.
&ldquo;That is not peace. That is not justice. That is not in accordance with international law. And that is not acceptable,&rdquo; the UN chief said.
Guterres stressed that statehood for the Palestinians is a right, not a reward. &ldquo;And the denial of statehood would be a gift to extremists everywhere.&rdquo; UN agencies warn that key food and nutrition indicators in Gaza have exceeded famine thresholds, reaching their worst levels so far.&nbsp;

Explore the recent India-Israel discussions on expanding bilateral defence and strategic partnerships, emphasizing R&D and manufacturing, led by Israeli MoD Director General Amir Baram.

India-Israel Strategic Talks Highlight Defence and R&D Expansion

Recent discussions between India and Israel focus on strengthening defence and strategic ties, highlighting long-term R&D collaborations and joint initiatives, as led by Israeli MoD Director General Amir Baram.

India-Israel Defence Collaboration Insights

India and Israel are strengthening their strategic partnership by focusing on expanding defence and R&amp;D collaboration through joint manufacturing.

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Jerusalem, Jul 24 (PTI) - Israel has characterized India as a 'key strategic ally' and emphasized that their relationship remains 'resilient through difficult times.' On Thursday, discussions were held between the two nations to explore expanding their defence and strategic partnerships, focusing on R&amp;D collaboration and joint manufacturing initiatives. These discussions come in the wake of Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defence, Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram's inaugural working visit to India
A statement from the Israeli Defence Ministry highlighted the defence-industrial collaboration talks a day after Baram's visit. During his July 22-23 trip to New Delhi, he met with high-ranking Indian officials such as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Key discussions focused on enhancing defence and strategic partnerships with an emphasis on R&amp;D collaboration and joint manufacturing initiatives. Baram remarked, "India is a key strategic ally of Israel, and our partnership has proven resilient through difficult times
." He noted that recent operational achievements and common security challenges present a significant opportunity for expanding the nations&rsquo; defence-industrial collaboration. Additionally, Baram provided insights into the strategic Gulf region landscape and shared outcomes from Operation Rising Lion, demonstrating Israel's advanced technological prowess
Operation Rising Lion, initiated by Israel against Iran, sought to thwart Iran's nuclear aspirations and dismantle its missile arsenal. Furthermore, Baram engaged with Indian defence companies to identify new industrial collaboration opportunities
Following these engagements, Baram returned to Israel on Thursday. The Indian defence ministry released a statement on Wednesday following the Singh-Baram bilateral meeting in New Delhi
The statement mentioned that both parties agreed on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation with a &ldquo;long-term perspective&rdquo; and decided to work on developing an institutional framework to deepen defence ties. This meeting reviewed progress on ongoing defence collaboration since the last Joint Working Group meeting in India in July 2024
The DG of Israel's Ministry of Defence&rsquo;s visit marks a significant step in India-Israel defence relations, underlining both countries' commitment to enhancing their strategic partnership. 
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The US House Committee classifies The Resistance Front as a global terrorist group following the Pahalgam attack. India welcomes the US efforts against terrorism, ensuring justice.

TRF deserves designation as foreign terrorist organisation: US House Foreign Affairs Committee

After the Pahalgam attack, The Resistance Front is identified as a global terrorist organization by the US House Committee. India aligns with US counterterrorism efforts.

The US House Committee supports classifying The Resistance Front as a global terrorist group after the Pahalgam attack. India commends US efforts counteracting terrorism, ensuring justice.

&nbsp; Washington : The U.S. decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) &mdash; which claimed responsibility for the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack &mdash; as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist marks a significant development in the global fight against terrorism. India&rsquo;s Ministry of External Affairs has welcomed the move as &ldquo;a timely and important step,&rdquo; acknowledging it as recognition of the severity of the Pahalgam attack.
Importantly, the U.S. designation explicitly identifies TRF as a &ldquo;front and proxy&rdquo; for the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a group Pakistan claims to have dismantled. While LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammad have been on the U.S. FTO list since 2001, both have continued to orchestrate attacks in India. The U.S. move also partly addresses its earlier omission of TRF from the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution condemning the Pahalgam attack &mdash; a decision reportedly influenced by Pakistan and supported by other P-5 members, including the U.S.
This designation may now strengthen India&rsquo;s push to have TRF sanctioned by the UNSC&rsquo;s 1267 Committee, bolstering international legal efforts to hold the perpetrators accountable.
However, the broader U.S. response under the Trump administration warrants scrutiny. Since India launched Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, Washington has frequently contradicted New Delhi&rsquo;s account of the four-day conflict. President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have claimed that the U.S. negotiated the India-Pakistan ceasefire and prevented a potential nuclear crisis &mdash; a narrative Pakistan has readily embraced.
Adding to the mixed signals, President Trump hosted Pakistan&rsquo;s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House shortly after India claimed to have clarified matters with the U.S. leadership. This raises concerns about how firmly the U.S. is willing to press Pakistan on its support for terror groups.
The Trump administration had earlier shown intent to support India by fast-tracking the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. It is now hoped that the TRF&rsquo;s designation signals renewed U.S. commitment to that promise.
Ultimately, India must remain focused on both diplomatic and legal measures to ensure accountability and prevent further attacks. The real challenge lies in dismantling the infrastructure of terror and ending cross-border support from Pakistan.

Security forces in Manipur arrest six, including notable militants from banned organizations Prepak and UPPK. Operations are part of ongoing efforts amidst regional ethnic conflicts with 260 fatalities.

Militants Arrested in Manipur Amidst Ongoing Tensions

In a crackdown, Manipur security forces arrested six, including militants from Prepak and UPPK. Amid ethnic violence causing over 260 deaths since May 2023, the state's tensions continue to rise.

Four militants arrested in Manipur

Security forces arrested six in Manipur, including militants from Prepak and UPPK. Major figure trained in Myanmar. Ongoing tension follows ethnic violence impacting communities, instigating President's rule.

Security forces have arrested four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from Imphal East and West districts of Manipur police said on Sunday
 Police arrested an active cadre of the banned outfit UPPK from Kangla Pat in Imphal West district on Saturday (July 19, 2025). He has been identified as Yumnam Prem Meitei (23).
 A militant belonging to KCP(PWG) was nabbed from the parking area of Polo Ground in Imphal West district on Friday (July 18, 2025). He was identified as Nanaoh (43) and was involved in extorting shops in the valley area.
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&ldquo;Security forces have arrested four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from Imphal East and West districts of Manipur,&rdquo; police said on Sunday (July 20, 2025.)
 Police arrested an active cadre of the banned outfit UPPK from Kangla Pat in Imphal West district on Saturday (July 19, 2025). He has been identified as Yumnam Prem Meitei (23).
&nbsp;Two militants arrested in Manipur for extortion activities
A militant belonging to KCP(PWG) was nabbed from the parking area of Polo Ground in Imphal West district on Friday (July 18, 2025). He was identified as Nanaoh (43) and was involved in extorting shops in the valley area.
&ldquo;He also mediated between groups in matters related to crimes against women by means of criminal intimidation and through kangaroo courts,&rdquo; a police statement said. An active cadre of the banned outfit PREPAK was arrested from Seijang Awang Leikai in Imphal East district on Saturday (July 19, 2025).
Security forces arrested one active cadre of the proscribed People's Liberation Army from Napet village in Imphal East district on Saturday (July 19, 2025).
Also, security forces seized a .303 rifle, a country-made .32 pistol, a country-made single-barrel rifle, two improvised mortars, an improvised rocket bomb, three improvised hand grenades, cartridges, and other items from Lamzang village in Churachandpur district on Saturday (July 19, 2025).

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