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TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging ​to Indonesian children since the country’s youth social media restrictions took effect in late March, the country’s communications and digital affairs minister said. Speaking late last week, Meutya Hafid told the press that TikTok had deactivated 4.1 million accounts since the imposition of the ban, Reuters reported, while YouTube has deactivated some 600,000 accounts. She added that ​the ministry was currently checking the self-assessment reports submitted by the two companies, but that it wanted other big tech firms to follow. “We’re not just ‌delaying ⁠a child’s access,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 135th episode of his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program spotlighted three major indigenous defence milestones achieved in June.He emphasised that these achievements strengthen India’s security and self-reliance while advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.He highlighted the maiden flight of the first C-295 military transport aircraft assembled in India. This program, valued at ₹21,935 crore, involves the procurement of 56 aircraft for the Indian Air Force, with 40 assembled in Vadodara by TATA Advanced Systems in partnership with Airbus.The C-295 replaces the ageing Avro-748 fleet and creates a vast domestic supply chain, sourcing thousands of parts…

Nordic militaries, led by Sweden, are moving towards large‑scale procurement of Indian artillery systems and sub‑components, with Bharat Forge and NAMMO Sweden forming a strategic partnership under the EU’s Re‑Arm initiative.This marks a significant integration of Indian defence manufacturing into Europe’s rearmament drive.The Swedish defence industry has entered into a major collaboration with Bharat Forge Kilsta AB, a subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd., under the European Union’s Re‑Arm initiative. This partnership was formalised at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, where NAMMO Sweden AB and Bharat Forge signed a Letter of Intent to jointly produce and supply large‑calibre defence sub‑systems.The agreement is…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally handed over the India-built Fast Patrol Vessel PS LESPWAR, along with six ambulances, ten utility vehicles and five laser radial boats, to Seychelles. The ceremony, held at the Coast Guard Base in Victoria on 27 June 2026, marked a major milestone in India–Seychelles defence cooperation and coincided with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Seychelles’ National Day.The Fast Patrol Vessel PS LESPWAR was manufactured by Goa Shipyard Limited and is designed to enhance Seychelles’ maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone patrol capabilities. Its induction will significantly strengthen the Seychelles Coast Guard’s ability to monitor its vast…

Iran has formally proposed an “insurance mechanism” for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the financial burden should fall on oil transporters rather than the Iranian public.The United States has rejected any form of tolls or fees, with President Donald Trump warning that Tehran’s assurances of free passage must hold or negotiations will collapse.Senior Iranian leader Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and now adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, outlined Tehran’s position in an interview with NewsNation.He said Iran wants to guarantee both security and environmental protection in the Strait…

Eleven Chinese companies have proposed investments totalling $9.21 billion in Bangladesh. The CEOs and business heads of these firms met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing on 25 June, accompanied by the Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Ashik Chowdhury.Chowdhury later explained that the newly elected government had restored stability, which was emphasised to the investors, alongside Bangladesh’s first‑ever five‑year tax outlook.China Future Energy Group Holding Limited, specialising in petroleum engineering and gas field investment, proposed $250 million for gas field exploration and development. Shanghai SUS Environment Co., Ltd., a global leader in Waste‑to‑Energy projects, pledged $890 million for…

US President Donald Trump announced that American forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, along with coastal radar sites, in what he described as tit‑for‑tat action against repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement.He warned that if Iran continued its defiance, the United States might be compelled to complete the military campaign to the point where the Islamic Republic would cease to exist.In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that United States aircraft had struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the ceasefire agreement once again. He added that there may come a…

Three paramilitary personnel and three rebels were killed during a fierce attack on the local headquarters of Pakistan’s Sindh Rangers in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar locality on Saturday.The incident was confirmed by Sindh Inspector General Javed Alam Odho, who stated that the attackers rammed the main gate with their vehicle. Initial reports could not confirm whether a blast had also occurred, though heavy firing and an explosion were reported in the area.Odho explained that a mopping-up operation was underway, with the entire locality sealed off by Special Security Unit (SSU) commandos, Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF), and rangers personnel. The swift deployment of these…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Victoria, Seychelles, on Saturday, beginning his official State Visit to the Indian Ocean nation. His arrival at the Seychelles International Airport was marked by a warm reception, setting a positive tone for the engagements ahead.The Prime Minister expressed optimism that the visit would be highly productive and focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation.Immediately after landing, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his appreciation for the welcome extended by Seychelles President Patrick Herminie. In a post on X, he described Seychelles as a valued maritime partner and a close friend in the Indian Ocean. He emphasised that the…

Indian Envoy to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra has lauded the support of Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby in advancing the India–US strategic partnership. The meeting took place at the Pentagon, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and industrial cooperation.Kwatra shared details of the engagement on social media, describing it as a “good conversation” with Colby. He expressed appreciation for Colby’s steadfast support in advancing the bilateral partnership and emphasised his intention to continue engagements aimed at implementing the defence and defence‑industrial cooperation agenda.Earlier this month, on 9 June, Kwatra held a series…