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  At Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi highlights Ramayana, Mahabharata as pillars of bilateral relations

  July 07, 2026 15:55 IST

  Highlighting the geographical proximity between the two nations, PM Modi observed that while their capitals are separated by thousands of kilometres, the waters between them span only about 150 kilometres.

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  Saudi cuts oil prices by USD 11 per barrel, biggest reduction in decades: How will it help India?

  July 07, 2026 14:52 IST

  The Saudi crude price cut is a positive development for India, one of the world’s largest crude importers and among Saudi Arabia’s biggest customers.

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  Massive blasts reported in Damascus as Macron visits Syria, casualties feared

  July 07, 2026 16:51 IST

  Notably, Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. However, the Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident.

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  India to supply BrahMos, Astra missiles to Indonesia: What it means for India's self-reliance push

  July 07, 2026 13:26 IST

  The defense partnership between India and Indonesia is anticipated to strengthen further through a planned expansion of Jakarta's BrahMos missile stock. Indonesia is planning to procure one additional BrahMos battery initially.

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  PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna' by President Subianto

  July 07, 2026 11:31 IST

  PM Modi arrived in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at further strengthening India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

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  PM Modi Indonesia visit: India's economy playing major role in global growth, says PM at diaspora ev

  July 07, 2026 23:42 IST

  PM Modi Indonesia visit: PM Narendra Modi's official visit to Indonesia, running from July 6 to 8 at the personal invitation of President Prabowo, marks his fourth journey to the Southeast Asian country.

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  Tanker set ablaze after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz as Iran tensions flare again

  July 07, 2026 8:36 IST

  A commercial tanker caught fire after being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, according to the British military. The attack comes just days after Iran warned oil tankers to use its approved routes or face a "forceful response."

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  Who is Muhammad Raza Dar, arrested in foreigners' gangrape case? Know his links to Pak's Ishaq Dar

  July 07, 2026 8:00 IST

  The foreign nationals, one from the Netherlands and the other from Venezuela, were allegedly abducted and gangraped by five men in Lahore on June 29.

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  Bangladesh NCP rally rocked by blast near Dhaka, 3 injured during anti-Sheikh Hasina event

  July 07, 2026 7:28 IST

  A blast during a National Citizen Party rally in Savar near Dhaka left three people injured while a leader was addressing supporters. The incident comes days after a deadly factory fire near Bangladesh's capital that claimed five lives.

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  'Either a deal with Iran or US will finish the job': Trump's stark warning to Tehran amid peace talk

  July 07, 2026 6:29 IST

  US-Iran talks ended last week without any public sign of progress towards a lasting peace, despite a 60-day ceasefire that was meant to create diplomatic space after the US and Israeli strikes that triggered the conflict.

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  What caused the deadly clashes in Sri Lankan prison that left 25 dead, over 100 injured

  July 06, 2026 17:39 IST

  Clashes inside a jail in Sri Lanka's Negombo lead to the death of 25 people, including both inmates and police officers, and left over a 100 injured. Following the incident, authorities have decided to transfer some inmates to different prisons across the country.

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  PM Modi arrives in Indonesia on first leg of three-nation tour; fighter jets escort aircraft | VIDEO

  July 06, 2026 23:53 IST

  After completing engagements in Indonesia, Modi will travel to Melbourne in Australia at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The final leg of the tour will be in Auckland in Auckland, following an invitation from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

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  Iran applauds India for participation at Khamenei's funeral, hails enduring friendship

  July 06, 2026 16:29 IST

  The embassy stated that the gesture would be remembered by the Iranian people as an important symbol of friendship and compassion. It added that India's support during the mourning period would serve as a foundation for strengthening bilateral relations in the years ahead.

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  Trump shares meme mocking Meloni, says he needs 'restraining order' amid growing feud

  July 06, 2026 13:43 IST

  US President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing an edited meme on Truth Social suggesting she was "obsessed" with him, captioning it, "Restraining order needed."

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  PoK leader seeks India's help, says Pakistan's crackdown has left region starving

  July 06, 2026 11:31 IST

  Amid escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), JAAC leader Sardar Aman Khan has appealed to India for humanitarian assistance.

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  As Trump keeps up threats, calls to kill him echo across Khamenei funeral in Iran

  July 06, 2026 10:54 IST

  "Kill Trump" slogans came just a day after US President said it had the ability to eliminate Iran's remaining leadership "with one shot."

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  Seven OPEC+ nations agree to increase monthly oil production; here's the reason behind key decision

  July 06, 2026 8:03 IST

  OPEC+ has approved a fresh increase in oil production for August as crude prices decline following easing tensions in the Middle East. The decision comes amid ongoing Iran-US peace talks and continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.

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  'We have some other friends, like India': Netanyahu rejects JD Vance's 'US only ally' remark

  July 06, 2026 8:05 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks came in response to comments made by Vance last month during a White House briefing, when he urged Israel to respect ongoing US-Iran peace talks.

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  Pakistan under fire as arrest of several JAAC leaders trigger protests in PoK; all about the row

  July 05, 2026 17:30 IST

  Videos of JAAC core member Sardar Aman Khan addressing public gatherings have circulated widely on social media. In one speech, Khan claimed residents were facing acute shortages of food and medicines, and appealed to people in Mendhar, Poonch, Rajouri and Doda to provide assistance.

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  Where is Mojtaba? Iran's Supreme Leader skips father Ali Khamenei's funeral as 3 brothers attend

  July 05, 2026 23:39 IST

  Iran's current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei skipped the funeral prayers for his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, fueling fresh speculations, even as three of his brothers, Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud, attend it.

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  Iran slams Trump over 'one shot remark, says US has no understanding about 'civilisation, history'

  July 05, 2026 15:47 IST

  Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's six-day funeral started on Saturday and will continue till July 9. He will be laid to rest in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, which was also his birthplace.

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  'I was shocked, thought people hated him': Trump on Iranians crying at Khamenei's funeral

  July 05, 2026 10:48 IST

  Mourners wept at the sight of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin alongside those of his family members also killed in the airstrike, with some chanting: "Our word is one! Revenge! Revenge!"

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  'Netanyahu knows who the boss is': Trump ahead of possible White House meeting with Israeli PM

  July 05, 2026 8:29 IST

  The proposed meeting would be the first between US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since their February meeting in the White House Situation Room, where Israeli PM presented a plan for a joint war against Iran.

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  Trump keeps up pressure on Iran, says US could take out leaders at Khamenei's funeral 'in one shot'

  July 05, 2026 8:49 IST

  Trump intensified his attacks on Iran by saying the US could take out the country's remaining leadership gathered at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral with "one shot."

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  Khamenei's funeral braces for 20 million attendees, but why has Iran dug up thousands of graves?

  July 04, 2026 22:15 IST

  A report by German media outlet WELT states, citing a classified letter sent by the Iranian Red Crescent and the National Crisis Management Organisation to First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref, that between 1,500 and 3,000 people could die in crowd-related incidents during the funeral.

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  Iranian Speaker, Foreign Minister break down during Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral | VIDEO

  July 04, 2026 9:31 IST

  Emotions ran high in Tehran as Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were seen in tears during the farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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  Trump at it again, claims Iran is 'dying to settle', says US gave them 'week off for a funeral'

  July 04, 2026 9:49 IST

  US President Donald Trump says Iran is now eager to reach a settlement and added that the US delayed negotiations for a week to allow the country to observe a funeral.

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  BLA claims it killed over 30 Pakistani personnel in attack on Gwadar Coast Guard camp in Balochistan

  July 04, 2026 7:45 IST

  The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a major attack on a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Balochistan's Gwadar district, alleging that more than 30 security personnel were killed.