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New Delhi: As India celebrates the third anniversary of its integrated project planning tool, PM GatiShakti, Sri Lanka and Nepal are exploring opportunities to...

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition on Monday seeking to prevent Indian firms from supplying arms and military aid to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The court ruled that it cannot interfere in matters of national foreign policy.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the primary opposition party in the Maldives, has expressed approval of the recent shift in the country's India policy under President Mohammad Muizzu’s administration. Abdulla Shahid, the MDP's president and former foreign minister, emphasized the importance of India's role as a crucial partner for the Maldives, particularly in times of crisis.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to embark on a significant visit to India, marking the first time a Vietnamese premier has traveled to the country in a decade. This visit, commencing on August 1, is also the first prime ministerial engagement since India and Vietnam elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, has been appointed as the next chief of the Indian Army, set to assume office on June 30. With an impressive career spanning 40 years and a list of top military honours, Lt Gen Dwivedi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role as the leader of one of the world's largest military forces.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up to take the oath for a record third term, India is making elaborate arrangements for a grand welcome to all South Asian leaders attending the ceremony. Among them is Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, marking his first official visit to India since assuming office in November last year.

In a significant move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, following the recommendation of the Union cabinet to dissolve the 17th Lok Sabha. This development marks the beginning of the process for the formation of the next government, following the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) narrow victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

India is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, marked by tragic deaths in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and a critical water shortage in parts of Delhi. The extreme weather conditions have led to a wave of heatstroke-related fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures and infrastructure support.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has taken a decisive step in combating cybercrime by blocking over 1,000 Skype accounts used by cross-border cybercriminals. These criminals were involved in various online scams, including intimidation, blackmail, extortion, and what the agency termed as "digital arrests."

In the annals of Indian sports history, one name stands out as a pioneer of grit and determination: Hamida Banu. Born in the early 1900s near Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Banu defied societal norms to become India's first professional woman wrestler, a feat that earned her global recognition and the moniker "Amazon of Aligarh."

In a recent statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India reaffirmed India's claim over the Shaksgam Valley, denouncing China's reported construction activities in the strategically significant region. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India has never accepted the 1963 China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement, which attempted to transfer the Shaksgam Valley from Pakistan to China.

In a tragic incident in Shahdara, Delhi, a 34-year-old woman named Soni was allegedly stabbed to death by her neighbors, sparking a police investigation into the shocking crime. The suspects, however, claim that the injuries could have been self-inflicted, adding complexity to the case.

India achieved a significant milestone in its defence capabilities with the successful test firing of the new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Agni Prime' from Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The launch, which took place on Wednesday around 7 pm, was hailed as a success by the defence ministry, meeting all trial objectives and validating the missile's reliable performance.

In March 2024, India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged to ₹1.78 lakh crore, reflecting an 11.5% growth driven by robust domestic transactions, as announced by the finance ministry on Monday. This figure contributed to a remarkable gross GST collection of ₹20.14 lakh crore for the fiscal year spanning April 2023 to March 2024, representing an 11.7% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.