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PM Modi's Visit to Indonesia Marks Key Step in Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Engagement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's July 6, 2026, visit to Indonesia marks a major step in advancing India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision through strategic, …

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PM Modi's July 2026 Tour to Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand to Boost Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision

Prime Minister Modi's July 2026 tour to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand aimed to strengthen India's Act East Policy, bilateral partnerships, and Indo-Pacific vision through …

02 Jul 2026

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India-Japan Annual Summit 2026: Economic Security, AI and Defence Take Centre Stage

India and Japan held their 16th Annual Summit on July 2, 2026, during Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit. Talks focused on economic security, semiconductors, energy, …

30 Jun 2026

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US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejecting Proposed Limits

On June 30, 2026, the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order that sought to limit it. The ruling rested on the …

PM Modi and Iranian President Discuss Peace in West Asia and Freedom of Navigation

PM Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call on June 30, 2026, on the West Asia situation. India stressed peace, stability and …

29 Jun 2026

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India at UN: Questioning FATF Credibility Reflects Fear of Scrutiny

At a UN Counter-Terrorism Week event on 29 June 2026, India said attempts to question the FATF's credibility reflect a fear of scrutiny, in a …

28 Jun 2026

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India's Operation Amistad: Relief Reaches Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

India delivered around 66 tonnes of humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, including a field hospital, medical supplies and a rescue team, flown …

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Iran-US Tensions Flare Again Over the Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route

Iran and the US traded fresh strikes on June 28, 2026, while Iran pulled out of technical talks and warned ships against bypassing its chosen …

26 Jun 2026

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Twin Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela; India Sends Relief Aid

Twin earthquakes (magnitude 7.5 and 7.2) struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026, killing hundreds. India sent relief aid as part of a wider international response, …

NCB Report: Myanmar Overtakes Afghanistan as Key Opium Source, Hitting India's East

The NCB's 2026 report says Myanmar has overtaken Afghanistan as a key opium source after the 2022 Taliban ban, with Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland bearing …

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25 Jun 2026

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India-UK CETA Heads Towards July 15 Implementation as Commerce Minister Visits UK

India's commerce minister will visit the UK from June 25 to 27 ahead of the July 15 deadline to operationalise the India-UK CETA. Talks will …

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24 Jun 2026

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Russia calls nuclear weapons the 'only' guarantee against global war as the last arms-control treaty lapses

Russia has described nuclear weapons as the 'only' guarantee against a global war, warning that the world's security system is eroding. The statement follows the …

23 Jun 2026

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IMO and Oman Plan Evacuation of 11,000 Seafarers Stranded near Strait of Hormuz

The IMO and Oman have announced a plan to evacuate around 11,000 seafarers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia war, …

Bangladesh Arrests Awami League Activists as Banned Party Marks 77th Founding Anniversary

Bangladesh arrested dozens of Awami League activists on 23 June 2026 as the banned party marked its 77th founding anniversary in defiance of a security …

India, Canada and Ireland Mark 41 Years of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 Bombing

On 23 June 2026, Indian, Canadian and Irish diplomats jointly commemorated the 41st anniversary of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing, which killed all …

Qatar Ras Laffan Gas Plant Blast Kills 12 Indians; Highlights Industrial Safety Risk

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex killed 12 Indian nationals and injured 66 others, confirmed on June 22, 2026. PM Modi spoke with …

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China Calls to Speed Up Resumption of Stalled India-China Dialogue Mechanisms

On June 22-23, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India and China to accelerate restarting their nearly 50 stalled dialogue mechanisms. Talks with NSA …

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India Welcomes US-Iran Peace MoU; Strait of Hormuz Reopening to Ease Energy Supplies

India welcomed the US-Iran MoU to end hostilities in West Asia on June 23, 2026, saying it would boost energy security. The reopening of the …

21 Jun 2026

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US and Iran Sign MoU and Begin Switzerland Talks to End West Asia Conflict

The US and Iran signed an interim MoU to halt the West Asia conflict and opened 60-day talks in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. …

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India to Host BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting on June 22-23

India is hosting the BRICS National Security Advisers meeting on June 22-23, 2026, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval. The meeting focuses on non-traditional security challenges …