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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the Italian Open semifinals after a rain suspension. The win extended his Masters 1000 streak to 33 and kept alive his bid for the Career Golden Masters
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In a landmark cultural restitution, the Netherlands has returned the 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates, known as the Leiden Plates, to India. The artefacts, comprising 21 large and 3 small plates inscribed in Tamil and Sanskrit, record grants made by Rajendra Chola I formalising his father Rajaraja Chola I’s oral commitments.
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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said intra-BRICS trade has grown significantly but still accounts for only 5 per cent of global trade, highlighting untapped potential. India, holding the BRICS chairship, emphasized stronger integration, value chains, and expanded cooperation in goods and services.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in The Hague, described India as a rising global power undergoing rapid transformation. He highlighted startup growth, innovation, democracy and international ambitions while stressing stronger India–Netherlands cooperation across trade, technology and defence sectors
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Bangladesh’s measles crisis worsened as 12 more children died, taking confirmed and suspected deaths to 451. Health experts blamed poor vaccination coverage and malnutrition, while protests erupted demanding accountability from the previous interim government over the escalating public health emergency
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Indian Naval Ship Sunayna arrived in Colombo for a three-day visit under the IOS SAGAR initiative, promoting regional maritime cooperation. The deployment includes multinational crew members from 16 countries and highlights India’s Neighbourhood First policy and commitment to security, stability and friendship in the Indian Ocean
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Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, has petitioned the Islamabad High Court against his “prolonged solitary confinement” at Adiala Jail, terming it unlawful and in violation of fundamental rights.
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The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected Iran’s accusations, calling Tehran’s actions “a flagrant violation” of international law and the UN Charter. Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar underscored the UAE’s categorical rejection of threats to its sovereignty and reiterated its right to respond militarily.
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Lakshya Sen exited the Thailand Open quarterfinals after losing to Kunlavut Vitidsarn, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semifinals with a commanding win. P.V. Sindhu also suffered a hard-fought defeat against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi told UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that India is ready to support peace efforts in West Asia amid escalating regional tensions. Talks focused on energy security, investments, strategic ties and the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on global stability
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Amazon MGM Studios has officially begun the search for the next James Bond, hiring acclaimed casting director Nina Gold to find Daniel Craig’s successor. The upcoming "Bond 26" will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight
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Six passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Australia for a strict three-week quarantine. Australian authorities have imposed strong health measures after the outbreak, which infected 11 people and claimed three lives during the Antarctic voyage
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A new Republican-backed immigration proposal in the US could impose major restrictions on H-1B visas, foreign student work programmes, asylum rules, and family-based immigration. The bill, introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville, may significantly affect Indian professionals, students, and immigrants
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a six-day visit to the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy on Friday. The tour will focus on strengthening strategic partnerships, energy security, trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation with leaders of the respective nations
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At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi accused the United Arab Emirates of playing a “significant role” in military aggression against Iran.
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and stressed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open during talks in Beijing. The summit also focused on trade, Taiwan, energy security, fentanyl controls and broader US-China relations
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India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off Oman’s coast, calling it unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed all Indian crew members were safe after rescue by Omani authorities and reiterated the need to protect civilian shipping and freedom of navigation
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Five Pakistani soldiers, including a major, were killed in a counter-terror operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, while seven militants were eliminated, according to the military. The operation involved joint forces, with weapons recovered amid ongoing insurgency-related security challenges in the region
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during Operation Roaring Lion, holding high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Officials described the meeting as a “historic breakthrough” in bilateral relations.
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US President Donald Trump received a rare red‑carpet welcome in Beijing, with Vice President Han Zheng breaking protocol to greet him at the airport. His visit, accompanied by top American CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, signals high‑stakes talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war.
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PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS after global experts concluded the condition was widely misunderstood as only an ovarian disorder, affecting more than 170 million women worldwide.
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Sri Lanka has reported 27,754 dengue cases and 14 deaths so far in 2026, with infections recorded across all districts. Health authorities warned that monsoon rains could accelerate transmission as mosquito breeding rises in schools, workplaces and public institutions across the country.
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Chef Vikas Khanna became the first Indian in New York State to be honoured during AAPI Heritage Month with a Special Citation from Governor Kathy Hochul. The award recognises his global culinary influence, cultural representation, and contributions to diversity and immigrant communities
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US President Donald Trump said Russia-Ukraine peace talks were “getting very close,” expressing optimism about ending the war. Speaking before his China trip, Trump denied any Donbas deal with Putin and said resolving the conflict could ease global energy prices, inflation and geopolitical tensions
