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Flydubai Suspends Israel Flights Following Cockpit Attack
Flydubai suspends all Israel flights after a mid-air cockpit attack involving Indian Captain Smit Machchhar. The flight diverted safely to Saudi Arabia.
Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Next Week
The Supreme Court is set to hear a PIL next week seeking the suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged unilateral decisions and SIR electoral roll revision processes.
US Grants Zero-Tariff Waiver to India for Select Specialty Drugs
The US exempts India and other nations from new 100% pharma tariffs for select specialty drugs, boosting pharma stocks like Mankind Pharma and Dr Reddy's.
India's Women's Compound Archery Team Strikes Asian Games Gold
India's women's compound archery team secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating China 238-234 in a world-record performance.
India Explores Xinjiang Air Route Amid Pakistan Airspace Bans
India is actively exploring an alternative aviation route through China's Xinjiang region to bypass Pakistan's airspace restrictions, according to recent sources.
Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS Seize ₹3,000 Crore in Narcotics
The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized 526 kg of drugs worth over ₹3,000 crore from an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, detaining five Pakistani nationals.
US Completes Iraq Withdrawal After Two Decades
The United States has officially completed its full troop withdrawal from Iraq, concluding more than two decades of military presence in the region.
Jaishankar Warns US-India Ties Could Face Strain Over Terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cautions that US-India relations could face strain if Washington fails to understand New Delhi's core concerns regarding cross-border terrorism.
U.S. and Iran Engage in Indirect Talks via Mediators
The United States and Iran are holding separate talks with international mediators in a fresh push to end a seven-month war and negotiate a ceasefire.
US and China Unveil $30 Billion Tariff Relief Plan
The United States and China have published lists for reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods following a high-level summit between Trump and Xi.
Supreme Court Refuses to Stay MDR on UPI Payments Above ₹2,000
The Supreme Court has refused to stay the 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, issuing notices to the Centre, RBI, and NPCI.
Heavy Police Deployment in Ujjain After AI-Triggered Shahi Masjid Clashes
Heavy police deployment remains around Ujjain's Shahi Masjid following clashes triggered by AI-generated videos regarding an alleged demolition dispute.