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The trip also follows recent remarks by Donald Trump, who said after meeting Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit that the two countries were very close to reaching a trade agreement
The notices, issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and published in the Federal Register last week, were recently delivered to the US Congress. The proposed sales involve support services and logistics rather than new major defence equipment
As Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday, senior administration figures described the negotiations as an opportunity to reduce regional tensions, prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and potentially expand the framework of cooperation established by the Abraham Accords
Former White House energy adviser Amos Hochstein argued that Iran's influence over the strait could become one of the most significant consequences of the agreement
The criticism came as Vice President JD Vance continued talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland and administration officials defended the deal as the start of a diplomatic process aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon
A total of 67 affected workers were rushed to local medical centres immediately after a major ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Manjangaranai near Periyapalayam
Abhijeet Dipke urged farmers, students and NEET re-exam aspirants to join the Jantar Mantar protest over alleged exam irregularities and demands for accountability
According to preliminary information, an 11 kV high-voltage power line passing through the forest snapped and fell to the ground. The animals came in contact with the live wire and died on the spot
The official said the Home Department is likely to place the proposed legislation before the state Cabinet for approval on Monday. The bills are expected to be tabled during the Budget Session of the Assembly, said the official in the state secretariat
It has been found to contain spells to invoke deities and demons to harm enemies. The tablet was found to invoke various deities and demons in the Egyptian style, but composed in ancient Greek
Starmer, who has long insisted he would fight any challenge to his leadership, now recognises his position is untenable after speaking with his government ministers, party funders, and trade union leaders over the past two days
According to villagers, the leopard was first spotted moving through agricultural fields in the morning. A group of villagers attempted to drive the animal away, following which it attacked the three people
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has reduced water supply by 15 per cent after Pawna Dam storage dropped to 19 per cent amid a delayed monsoon. The civic body has also revived the long-pending Pawna Dam-to-Nigdi Pipeline Project to strengthen the city's future water security
These talks are being held under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) finalised on June 17 by US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian
Guv Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed head of Crimea, said that overnight Ukrainian strikes killed four people and wounded 28 others. He later said that local gas stations would halt all sales to non-state companies and individuals for an undefined period
One of the strongest takeaways from this film, as our report stated, is being aware of the forms of abuse.
Its inconvenient and unreasonable for people who love fruit to expect produce that is pure and untouched by any chemicals
The incident occurred at a private seafood processing facility in Kannigaipair village near Periyapalayam, where a large number of migrant workers from Assam, Odisha, and Jharkhand were employed. Many workers also resided within the factory premises
PM Modi on Sunday commissioned three frontline naval platforms INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray into the Indian Navy in Kolkata. The vessels, built with over 75 per cent indigenous content, are expected to strengthen India's maritime security, surveillance and defence capabilities
After arriving at the airport around 1.15 pm, PM Modi chose to remain there until 2 pm instead of immediately proceeding to his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, facilitating the smooth movement of candidates towards their examination centres
The MEA called these comments particularly absurd given Pakistans own abysmal record on human rights, which is a matter of global commentary. Pakistan's long history of systematically targeting and victimising minorities across various faiths is notorious
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he has long considered the idea of rebranding the agency by adding an N, which he said would stand for National
The exam is set to be conducted on Sunday, with authorities across the country implementing extensive security and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination.
Key mediator Pakistan said technical-level talks will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating. Iran's joint military command said the strait was closed because of the US clear breach of its commitments by failing to end the war
As a follow-up to the signing of the Islamabad MoU, technical-level talks will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday, according to the prime minister's office
Leading the national observance from the heart of Kolkata, the Prime Minister emphasised this year's theme, Yoga for Healthy Ageing, and encouraged people to make yoga an integral part of their daily routine for long-term physical and mental well-being
Authorities have coordinated with central and state governments, police departments, district administrations and paramilitary forces to strengthen security and restore confidence in the country's largest medical entrance examination
There should be a clear months rest for our players in the year. India is blessed with talent and so you can rotate the players but that is cheapening the India cap
This years events are focused on expanding outreach to cover underserved communities through Spanish-language yoga sessions and adaptive chair yoga for seniorse, according to organisers
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement
According to the CPS, evidence recovered from Singhs mobile devices included messages, voice notes, images and videos linked to the smuggling network.
Cockroach Janta Party protest for the second time in Jantar Mantar, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation due to consistent exam leaks
The court upheld a no-coercive action order, directing the police not to take any harsh action against him until the next hearing in connection with the coaching institute firing case
They asserted that he attended in his personal capacity and that his engagement with national issues would not undermine Ladakhs movement
Located at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex, the Academy will provide year-round high-performance training, with residential facilities, education, medical care, nutrition, and mental wellness to the young talent of Indian football
Youve been multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-coloured, multi-cuisine. By and large, youve been friendly.
The agreement aims to ensure the speedy and quality construction of Railway Overbridges (ROBs) and Railway Underpasses (RUBs) within the PMRDA jurisdiction, helping address several long-pending traffic bottlenecks in the region
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Former Maharashtra Minister Bachchu Kadu made the appeal a day after both the Shiv Sena and the Shiv Sena (UBT) marked the party's 60th foundation day separately
According to initial information, several members of the group entered the sea for swimming after arriving at Ganpatipule. The incident occurred on the morning of June 20 when a group of 19 tourists from Bidkin visited the popular coastal destination
Recent amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) have transformed the role of the CISF from a security provider into a more empowered enforcement agency
The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when the slab of the temple's assembly hall, known as the sabha mandap, suddenly gave way, officials said on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed Rs 2,400 crore under the PM-Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, benefiting over 15 lakh people nationwide. The scheme supports first-time employees, formal job creation and workforce expansion, with regional events held across India, including Mumbai
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would respond with force if attacked, while insisting its weapons are directed only against Israel
The exercise was aimed at testing preparedness at examination centres and improving coordination among agencies involved in conducting the exam
World leaders, including the G7, UN and senior US lawmakers, welcomed the US-Iran memorandum, calling it a major diplomatic breakthrough. The agreement aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions
Iran said scheduled talks with the US in Switzerland have been postponed, with fresh negotiations expected in the coming days. Tehran said discussions under the recently signed MoU will proceed once conditions, including regional de-escalation and other commitments, are met
US President Donald Trump said he expects Iran to agree to a final deal within 60 days of signing the MoU, warning of consequences if negotiations fail. The comments come as planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed amid rising regional tensions
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds in five Tamil Nadu districts, with moderate showers expected across the state, Puducherry and Karaikal over the next week. Chennai is likely to witness cloudy skies and light to moderate rain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu will visit Odisha's Mayurbhanj district to mark two years of the BJP government in the state. The leaders will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore across multiple sectors

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