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On US President Trump saying he will substantially raise tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases, Robinder Sachdev told ANI, 'Coming to the fact that he (Donald Trump) is repeatedly mentioning and with increasing frequency about India and our purchases of Russian oil, this topic has come into his radar and is in its crosshairs.'

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Monday condemned the ongoing starvation in the Gaza Strip, describing it as 'an affront to our collective humanity.'

European scientists, while studying the fossils of a marine lizard found back in 1978 in the city of Holzmaden in southern Germany, discovered that it belongs to a new, previously unexplored species of plesiosaurs. This was reported on August 4 in an article in the scientific journal PeerJ.

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection announced a new plan worth approximately 300 million Shekels (USD 87 million) to promote projects for the conversion and efficiency of fuel consumption and efficiency in electricity consumption in the industrial sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), starts on Tuesday in the city of Awaza, Turkmenistan.

Boeing fighter jet workers, represented by the IAM union, went on strike Monday after rejecting a proposed four-year labor agreement. The union's 3,200 workers previously turned down a deal offering a 20% wage increase. Boeing stated its offer included a 40% wage growth.

The massive student-led uprising in August 2024 ended the 15-year rule of Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina

PTI will hold nationwide protests on August 5th, the second anniversary of Imran Khan's arrest. Protests will occur in all districts, not central rallies. The Punjab government is arresting PTI workers in anticipation. The opposition alliance, TTAP, is backing the demonstrations, emphasizing peace and constitutional adherence.

Iran established a new Supreme National Defence Council to enhance defense capabilities and coordinate responses. President Pezeshkian will lead the council, composed of high-ranking officials and military leaders. The move follows recent attacks by Israel and the US and draws on a similar council used during the Iran-Iraq war.

Russia cautioned against nuclear rhetoric after Trump's submarine repositioning order. The Kremlin downplayed the significance, prioritizing caution. This follows Trump's threat of sanctions against Russia and oil buyers, amid stalled Ukraine peace talks. US investors are considering a Bulgarian gas facility.

Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded sharply to the sanctions and restrictions being imposed by Washington, which have impacted countries across the world. Calling it a 'neocolonial agenda', she said that 'politically motivated economic pressure' was being put on those who choose an independent course on the international stage.

Moldova has become the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.

Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, met New Zealand Defence Ministry's Head of International Branch, Kathleen Pearce, in New Delhi on Monday and reaffirmed commitment to deepen cooperation across key strategic domains.

The US Embassy in India has issued a stern warning to visa holders, reminding them to respect the terms of their US visa and authorised period of stay in the United States and making it clear that any violation could lead to visa revocation and possible deportation.

The United Arab Emirates is continuing its humanitarian mission in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, carrying out the 62nd airdrop of aid under the 'Birds of Goodness' initiative, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, calling it a celebration of shared heritage and a powerful display of cultural unity among the member states.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam over the dozens of deaths, injuries, and missing people which resulted from floods caused by heavy rainfall.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has increased the number of flights to Baku in Azerbaijan and Tbilisi in Georgia, offering more travel options for customers and supporting the growing demand for affordable and direct travel between the UAE's capital and these popular leisure destinations.

The MEA described the criticism of India's trade policy as 'unjustified and unreasonable,' asserting that India will take necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.

US President Donald Trump's claim that India is buying massive amounts of Russian oil and selling it on the open market for big profits 'is factually incorrect and misleading,' think tank GTRI has said, noting that a key reason New Delhi stepped up Russian oil purchases was to help stabilize global oil markets after Western sanctions disrupted traditional supply chains.

Trump's announcement, made on his social media platform Truth Social, came days after he announced a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on India and an unspecified penalty for importing oil from Russia.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon all Indians, both at home and abroad, to participate in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign as the nation gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15.

Last week, President Donald Trump mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said that the two countries can take their 'dead economies down'

Insufficient government funding has hindered SUPARCO's progress, with an annual budget of $36 million compared to India's ISRO, which receives significantly more.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with the Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. in the national capital, as he marked the beginning of his five-day state visit to the country aimed at deepening bilateral ties between India and the Philippines.