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India and Australia agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation by enhancing intelligence sharing, tackling online radicalisation and terror financing, and expanding Indo-Pacific security collaboration. The Joint Declaration also reaffirmed commitments to disaster relief, maritime security, nuclear disarmament and a rules-based regional order

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said 57 per cent of the country's exports to India will become tariff-free from day one under the Free Trade Agreement. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to New Zealand

More than 30,000 people gathered at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Melbourne Meets Modi" address, marking one of Australia's largest receptions for a world leader. The event showcased strong India-Australia people-to-people ties through cultural performances and enthusiastic diaspora participation

The IMF lowered India's 2026 growth forecast to 6.4% due to higher global oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict but raised its 2027 outlook, citing resilient domestic demand, stronger economic activity, easing energy pressures, and sustained medium-term growth prospects despite global uncertainty

India made one change, bringing in Prince Yadav for Ravi Bishnoi, and opted to bowl first against England in the third T20I. With England leading 1-0, India need victory at Trent Bridge to keep the five-match series alive

Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jakarta as he began his Indonesia visit. He will hold talks with Prabowo Subianto to deepen strategic cooperation and visit the historic Prambanan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted India's strong support for Israel while rejecting US Vice President J.D. Vance's suggestion that the United States is Israel's only powerful ally. Netanyahu said Israel has many friends and praised India's public backing.

Narendra Modi began a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand to strengthen strategic partnerships, advance the Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR Vision, and deepen cooperation in trade, defence, technology and Indo-Pacific security

India criticised Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Seychelles' top environmental honour, calling his comments baseless while highlighting the Prime Minister's global recognition for climate and sustainability initiatives

India will chair the ninth session of the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection in Geneva, with Nidhi Khare leading discussions on global consumer protection, product safety, cross-border disputes and sustainable consumption

The Centre has dismissed media reports claiming Bhutan rejected an Indian proposal to import E20 petrol, stating that no such offer was made by Indian oil marketing companies and that there is no proposal to export ethanol-blended fuel to Bhutan.

India ended the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025–26 with impressive wins over Germany and the Netherlands, building valuable momentum ahead of the World Cup and Asian Games. Coach Craig Fulton and captain Harmanpreet Singh praised the team's growing confidence, defensive solidity and improved attacking versatility.

The United States retained its position as India's largest LPG supplier in June, with imports rising 19.4%. India continued diversifying energy sourcing beyond Gulf nations to strengthen energy security amid geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia

Japanese media highlighted the successful 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, where Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sanae Takaichi agreed to deepen cooperation on security, supply chains, critical minerals, maritime ties, and defence technology, reinforcing their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific

Actress Kajal Aggarwal says researching The India Story exposed her to the realities of food safety in India, prompting lifestyle changes for her family. She hopes the film raises awareness ahead of its theatrical release on July 24.

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain will represent India at the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The MEA said the visit reflects the strong civilisational and diplomatic ties between India and Iran

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre after houses were torched in Manipur's Kamjong district, blaming the Modi government's divisive policies for worsening the conflict. The violence affected Kuki-Zo and Tangkhul Naga villages near the India-Myanmar border

More than 200 dialysis technicians and nursing professionals from across Telangana attended a Continuing Medical Education programme organised by DCDC Kidney Care and Gandhi Medical College to enhance clinical skills, dialysis management and patient safety through expert-led academic sessions.

India and Japan strengthened their strategic partnership by launching an economic security framework, a defence co-development pact, and major initiatives in energy, semiconductors, quantum technology and bio-gas. The agreements followed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

India and Japan signed their first defence co-development agreement during the annual summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also unveiled initiatives in AI, semiconductors, economic security, energy and the Indo-Pacific, strengthening bilateral strategic ties.