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Group Captain Shukla to speak with URSC from ISS on July 4

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is part of a four-member crew of Axiom Space's Ax4 mission, will be interacting with the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Karnataka through a ham radio conversation from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 4.

2025-06-30T16:17:19.551647+00:00 IST

India, Bhutan hold development cooperation talks in New Delhi 

India and Bhutan held the Development Cooperation Talks in New Delhi on Monday. Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal led the talks from India, and Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden led the talks from Bhutan.

2025-06-30T16:06:16.530854+00:00 IST

Pak: Flash floods, rains kill 22 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 5 days

At least 22 people have lost their lives and 11 others have been injured in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since June 25 due to incidents triggered by heavy rain, strong winds, flash floods, and landslides, the Dawn reported, citing a report from the country's Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

2025-06-30T15:55:21.108440+00:00 IST

"India has significant role to play this time": BRICS chairman

Harvansh Chawla, Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted India's importance in the BRICS grouping, stating, "due to the aura and initiatives of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has a significant role to play in BRICS this time."

2025-06-30T15:08:30.125653+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Sindh records first dengue death of 2025

The Sindh province in Pakistan on Monday confirmed its first dengue-related death of 2025, with a 24-year-old male patient succumbing to the virus at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital, as reported by Geo News.

2025-06-30T14:56:26.671453+00:00 IST

Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday celebrated in Dharamshala

The celebration on June 30 is based on the dates as per the Tibetan calendar, whereas, according to the Gregorian calendar, the birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama falls on July 6.

2025-06-30T14:40:12.670811+00:00 IST

Brazil interested in India's Akash Air defence system

He noted that the South American nation has also proposed joint ventures and co-development in the manufacturing defence industries.

2025-06-30T13:36:17.310980+00:00 IST

From Zaheer to Zeeshan: Adeeba Baloch’s family destroyed by state

Adeeba Baloch, daughter of forcibly disappeared Baloch activist Zaheer Baloch, staged a late-night sit-in protest on Panjgur's CPEC Road on Sunday, demanding the safe release of her younger brother, Zeeshan Baloch, who was abducted by a state-backed death squad on June 29, 2025, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) reported in a post on X.

2025-06-30T13:13:25.974152+00:00 IST

Netanyahu says ‘many opportunities have opened up’ after Iran op

Speaking at a Shin Bet security agency facility in southern Israel, Netanyahu said, "As you probably know, many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. Firstly, to rescue the hostages. Of course, we will also need to solve the Gaza issue, defeat Hamas, but I believe we will accomplish both missions."

2025-06-30T13:00:42.294514+00:00 IST

"Indian community in T&T enthusiastic about PM Modi's visit"

"PM Modi will be undertaking an official visit from July 3-4 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. He will hold talks with the President Christine Carla Kangaloo, and PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar and will also address a Joint Session of the Parliament of the Caribbean country.

2025-06-30T12:59:50.853740+00:00 IST

ISA to host second International Solar Festival in Osaka

Launched in 2024, the CEO Caucus and International Solar Festival (ISF) have emerged as key platforms shaping the future of solar energy deployment and innovation. "The CEO Caucus and International Solar Festival are not just flagship initiatives of ISA--they are dynamic, global convenings for public-private collaboration, youth-led innovation, and transformative solar action. By hosting them at World Expo 2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), ISA is deepening its commitment to transforming solar movement from Ambition to Action. While India's progress offers a powerful role model for Global South -- reaching 224 GW of renewable capacity as of April 2025, including 108 GW from solar--these platforms are about global momentum bringing together India, Japan and ISA's 124 member countries by sharing stories, building partnerships, and enabling jobs led solar growth," said Mr Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance.

2025-06-30T12:51:29.736988+00:00 IST

Drug addiction, poverty drive youth suicides in Afghanistan

Several young people in Afghanistan have recently died by suicide, with drug addiction, unemployment, and mental health struggles as key causes, TOLO News reported. Families and experts urge greater awareness and support, as 72 cases have already been recorded in Khost province alone in 2024.

2025-06-30T12:32:54.195895+00:00 IST

PM Modi to attend BRICS Brazil Summit, focus on Global South ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Argentina, Brazil, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Namibia in early July. He will attend the BRICS Summit in Brazil on July 6-7, where key issues like global governance, AI, and climate change will be discussed. PM Modi will also hold bilateral talks and sign agreements on trade, energy, and security.

2025-06-30T12:09:59.349801+00:00 IST

India to discuss setting up vaccine hub in Ghana during PM visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, with discussions to include setting up of a vaccine hub in Ghana and the expansion of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Namibia.

2025-06-30T11:38:31.624146+00:00 IST

China-backed spy ring busted in Taiwan, ringleader sentenced

A board member of the Chinese Diabolo Federation, Lu Chi-hsien, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for establishing an organisation in Taiwan on behalf of China, the Taipei Times reported.

2025-06-30T11:15:18.324470+00:00 IST

Section 144 in North Waziristan after suicide attack

Section 144 has been imposed in North Waziristan for one month amid rising security concerns. A curfew was enforced on Monday to support military operations after a deadly suicide bombing killed 13 soldiers and injured three civilians, according to ARY News.

2025-06-30T10:54:31.157324+00:00 IST

Taiwan flags risk as 2,000 Chinese fail to cut mainland ties

More than 2,000 Chinese spouses living in Taiwan have yet to submit documentation proving they have renounced their Chinese household registration, National Immigration Agency (NIA) Director Lin Hung-en said during a legislative session, the Taipei Times reported.

2025-06-30T10:33:27.622336+00:00 IST

Army chief visits Bhutan to bolster defence cooperation

The Indian Army stated that the visit aimed to further bolster the enduring bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations.

2025-06-30T10:13:47.389864+00:00 IST

Taiwan breaks free from China dependence as US becomes top export

Chiou's comments came after Taiwan's Ministry of Finance announced that exports hit a record USD 51.74 billion in May, fueled by surging global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products.

2025-06-30T10:01:31.887753+00:00 IST

China is not our motherland, says Taiwan’s President in defiant s

Delivering the third in a planned series of 10 speeches across Taiwan, Lai addressed a Lions Clubs International banquet in Hsinchu, where he outlined external threats posed by China and emphasised Taiwan's sovereign identity.

2025-06-30T09:29:01.228913+00:00 IST

Floods kill 4, displace hundreds in Afghan provinces

Floods in Afghanistan's Maidan Wardak and Logar provinces have killed four people, injured four others, and displaced hundreds of families. Over 16,000 jeribs of farmland and 270 houses were destroyed, officials told TOLO News. Emergency aid and food are being distributed to affected residents.

2025-06-30T09:16:47.767798+00:00 IST