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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a multi-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from 5 to 10 July. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that during this leg of the visit he will meet with his counterparts and the leadership of these countries.The discussions will centre on enhancing bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest. This outreach underscores India’s continuing engagement with the Gulf region, which remains vital for energy security, trade, and the welfare of the large Indian diaspora.Following this, Jaishankar will travel to New York on 13 July.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to President Donald Trump and the people of the United States as the nation marked its 250th Independence anniversary. His message carried optimism for the future of India-US relations, emphasising that the friendship between New Delhi and Washington is a force for global good.In his post on X, Modi said, “On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Trump and the people of the United States on the historic 250th anniversary of your Independence.” He underscored that the two countries share more than a strategic partnership, pointing to…

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with President Donald Trump at Mount Rushmore. Gor described Trump as the “greatest President” while accompanying him to the commemorative event.Quoting Trump’s speech, Gor highlighted the President’s patriotic assertion that Americans excel at overcoming challenges. Trump declared that in every human endeavour, Americans see an unfinished competition, striving to make the strong stronger, the fast faster, and the great greater. He added that Americans will climb any mountain, cross any ocean, conquer any problem, and accomplish any task deemed impossible.In a post on X, Gor wrote, “An…

India’s Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity worth approximately ₹52,000 crore for a wide range of procurement proposals. These approvals are intended to significantly bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, covering air defence, anti-tank, electronic warfare, surveillance and naval systems.The Akash Tarang electronic warfare system has been approved for the Indian Army. This anti-unmanned aerial vehicles system is designed to provide effective protection against hostile drones, ensuring that army formations remain secure against the growing threat of UAVs in modern battlefields.The indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile…

ISRO has successfully completed the first ground test of the solid motor for its Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE), marking a crucial step in validating the parachute-based deceleration system for the Gaganyaan mission.Conducted on 3 July 2026 at Sriharikota, the test confirmed that all performance parameters met expectations, strengthening preparations for India’s first human spaceflight programme.The Indian Space Research Organisation carried out the static test of the SOLVE-ST01 motor at the Static Test Facility of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The test began at 10 am and was reported to have achieved all planned objectives. Engineers confirmed…

The Army on Saturday launched a major counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district after two local terrorists belonging to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba were cornered in a dense orchard.Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team comprising multiple columns of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force laid a tight cordon around the Meemandar area to prevent any escape.The two trapped terrorists, identified through technical intelligence as Latif and Zakir, opened fire on the approaching security personnel. The Army Jawans retaliated effectively, triggering a fierce gunfight in the thickly vegetated orchard.Officials confirmed that the…

Delhi-based VEDA Aeronautics is preparing to bid for the Indian Army’s newly approved jet-based kamikaze drone procurement program, a critical component of the ₹52,000 crore defence modernisation package cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council.This move positions VEDA as a leading contender in India’s push for indigenous, high-speed loitering munitions designed for precision strike and swarm warfare.VEDA Aeronautics, a defence start-up headquartered in Delhi, has already established credibility through its delivery of the Sureshastra MK-1 jet-powered swarm drones to the Indian Air Force.These drones, developed under the Mehar Baba Swarm Drone program, are designed for long-range precision strikes and swarm coordination,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd.’s new semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, operated by CG Semi Pvt. Ltd., which has begun production with an annual capacity of 200 million chips and aims to scale up to 5 billion chips per year.This milestone strengthens India’s semiconductor ecosystem and positions the country as a rising player in the global supply chain.The new semiconductor unit in Sanand represents one of India’s first large-scale Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities. Operated by CG Semi Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between CG Power & Industrial Solutions, Renesas Electronics…

Every year on 6 July, the world observes World Tibet Day to honour the resilience of the Tibetan people and highlight their ongoing freedom struggle. First observed in 1997 in Chicago, the idea was conceptualised by historian Richard Rosenkranz and the Dalai Lama’s younger brother, Tendzin Choegyal. The day coincides with the birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, who is regarded as the symbol of the Tibetan cause. World Tibet Day is more than a symbolic observance. It reminds the world that Tibet remains an unresolved political issue. Since its annexation, Tibet has undergone profound political, cultural, and demographic distortions.…

The Ministry of External Affairs has underlined that defence cooperation with Indonesia remains a central pillar of bilateral relations, though discussions are still at a preparatory stage.This clarification came amid questions regarding the possibility of additional supplies of the BrahMos missile system. Secretary (East) Rubendra Tandon emphasised that defence cooperation is an important aspect of the partnership with Indonesia, but stressed that it is premature to go into details before the Prime Minister’s departure, as talks are still in preparatory phases.On the issue of uranium supplies from Australia, Joint Secretary (Oceania) Vishwesh Negi explained that India and Australia already have…