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The fighting included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket fire, which Thai authorities said killed at least nine Thai civilians and injured 14 others in three provinces   

The administration pulled the funding because of what it described as the university's failure to squelch antisemitism on campus during the Israel-Hamas war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday endorsed the new 'India-UK Vision 2035' which will steer the bilateral ties for the next 10 years with a focused and time-bound programme of action in key pillars such as economy and growth, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate action and education.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that India and the UK have ushered in a new era of economic cooperation with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with the Double Contribution Convention, during his tete-a-tete with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Despite continuous rain and deteriorating weather conditions, the protesters, who include women, children, and the elderly, persist in their nonviolent demonstration. However, authorities have not yet allowed them to establish a proper protest camp in front of the National Press Club, leaving them vulnerable to the weather and facing significant hardships.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the intensifying cooperation between India and the UK for the extradition of fugitives present there, noting that the fugitives misusing the democratic freedoms to undermine democracy will be held accountable for their offence.

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 22km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

PM Modi said that their discussions reflected a shared commitment to deepen India-UK ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the Indian diaspora in the UK as a vital force in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations, noting that their contributions went beyond their culinary roots to creativity, commitment, and character.

PM Modi said that the deal represents India and the UK's commitment to enhance trade.

Amnesty International has issued a joint statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's '709' crackdown on human rights lawyers, urging for an independent international inquiry into the decade-long persecution of civil society and human rights activists in China. The crackdown, initiated on July 9, 2015, represented a significant shift in Beijing's assault on civil liberties and the rule of law, according to the rights organisation.

The Chinese effort to block the delivery of congratulatory messages from the Taiwanese government to medal-winning athletes was described as a 'blatant provocation,' quoted by Cabinet spokesperson Michelle Lee during a briefing in Taipei on Thursday.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said that the India-UK FTA deal will bring significant benefits to both countries, benefiting jobs, business, and making trade 'cheaper, quicker and easier'.

During a joint press statement with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, PM Modi highlighted the enhanced market access and economic opportunities for both nations while expressing gratitude for the warm hospitality he received during his official visit to the country.

Starmer in a joint press meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked him for his leadership and pragmatism.

A Visiting Indian medical team on Thursday has begun treatment of patients injured in a fighter jet crash in Bangladesh, officials said.

Three hacking groups linked to China are part of a large-scale cyberattack targeting users of widely used Microsoft server software, impacting numerous organisations worldwide, according to the report by Politico.

Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director, British Council India, said the announcement aligns closely with India's National Education Policy 2020 and will strengthen collaboration in the education sector.

'Many of our largest tech companies have reaped the blessings of American freedom while building their factories in China, hiring workers in India, and slashing profits in Ireland. You know that. All the while dismissing and even censoring their fellow citizens right here at home,' Trump said ahead of unveiling his administration's 'AI Action Plan.'

The bilateral meeting took place at the historic Hawtry Room, where the two leaders held a one-on-one discussion to finalise the contours of what is being described as India's most comprehensive trade pact and the UK's most significant post-Brexit deal.

A Russian passenger plane carrying 43 people has been found crashed in a remote forest near Tynda, with no signs of survivors.

The Henley Passport Index assesses the visa-free privileges of 199 different passports across 227 travel destinations and ranks them based on the number of places their holders can visit without obtaining a visa in advance.

A recent report by Aurat Foundation indicates that from 2019 to 2024, there have been at least 212 documented cases of honour killings in Balochistan, raising significant alarm over gender-based violence and the inadequacies of the justice system in that area, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

The protest was led by Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Shah Ji, Bebagar Baloch, Bebow Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, and Mahjabeen Baloch, sister of missing student Hafeez Baloch, who arrived in Islamabad to demand justice and the safe return of their missing loved ones. Many protesters carried photographs of their family members who have been missing, with some having been detained for years without trial. They also called for the release of BYC leaders who have been detained under the controversial 3MPO law.

The strike began on July 17 in Muzaffarabad and rapidly extended throughout the Jhelum Valley area. Transporters ceased their services and assembled in the city to express their grievances. Their primary demands include a prohibition on illegal vehicles operating without proper permits and an end to the excessive fines being levied on local drivers.