India

Tehran views confidence-building steps as essential before entering substantive negotiations, an official said

The Telegraph Online

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Mission Drishti, India's largest privately built satellite by GalaxEye, successfully launched on a SpaceX rocket, cementing India's status as a global space power. The 190kg satellite features world-first OptoSAR tech for all-weather imaging.

Mission Drishti: India's largest private satellite boosts space power ↗

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Coastal residents face anxiety as the second phase of a seawall project stalls due to administrative delays post-election code, leaving them.Chellanam coastal protection, tetrapod seawall project, monsoon sea erosion, Kerala coastal defence, Kannamaly residents, Pinarayi Vijayan inauguration, coastal hamlet anxiety, Phase II project delay, Kochi sea defence, election code of conduct impact, residents fear monsoon, coastal protection measures, Kerala High Court petition, seawall project stalled, coastal community concerns

Inaugurated in March, Chellanam seawall phase II in limbo; residents brace for rough monsoon ↗

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Israel believes Hezbollah sources the base drones from China or Iran before attaching a grenade or similar explosive device to each one.

Cheap, Invisible, Accurate: Hezbollah's Deadly New Weapon Against Israel ↗

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A weaker US dollar, down about 10% since early 2025, is quietly increasing costs for Americans, impacting everything from vacations to groceries. While beneficial for large multinationals with overseas operations, smaller domestic businesses and consumers face higher prices on imported goods and travel expenses.

The Economic Times

US' strongest strength is now becoming its weakness? ↗

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26 bus passengers were injured after a private bus overturned in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, with three seriously hurt. This follows another recent accident where 3 Punjab pilgrims died when their tractor-trolley overturned near Dhaliyara.

Himachal Pradesh: 26 passengers injured as bus overturns in Kangra ↗

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Two men allegedly opened fire at BJP leader Kundan Singh’s residence in Noapara, West Bengal, on Saturday night, triggering tension ahead of vote counting. Singh claimed the attack aimed to intimidate party members. BJP leader Arjun Singh criticised police inaction, but Barrackpore Police’s Washim Khan confirmed two arrests, with custody sought for further interrogation.

West Bengal: Gunmen Attack On BJP Leader Kundan Singh’s Noapara Residence Triggers Tension Ahead Of Vote Counting | VIDEO ↗

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Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other members of the Opec+ have agreed to increase oil production, in a move seen as an effort to maintain stability after the unexpected exit of the UAE from the group. Representative Image: File/Reuters

Iran Israel War Live Updates: Opec+ boosts oil output to signal stability after UAE quits cartel ↗

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