I apologised to the minister on behalf of Meta for the error restricting PM Modi’s post", Joel Kaplan, chief global affairs officer at Meta says

Next generation of global terrorists will come from Bangladesh, warns ex-PM Hasina's son

"Pakistan's ISI has an open hand in Bangladesh. Hundreds of militants we had arrested have been released..This is a problem for India and the world"

🇮🇳⚡274 fugitive criminals were brought back to India from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026, says Indian Govt.

🇲🇲🇹🇭🤝🏻🇮🇳 Myanmar, Thailand joint statement issued after visit of Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing to Bangkok calls for “Advancement of India Myanmar Thailand trilateral highway project”

🇮🇳 Ladakh is set to launch India's first high-altitude wildlife safari, with LG Vinai Kumar Saxena approving guided jeep safaris on snow leopard and birdwatching trails to promote sustainable eco-tourism while making local communities equal partners in wildlife conservation and economic development.

OpenAI is removing limits: all users now have unlimited access to text chats.

The default model has been updated to GPT-5.6 Luna. And starting next week, unlimited access to the new Think button for more complex questions will roll out.

UPI remains free for consumers while small merchants pay no MDR. However sustaining India’s massive digital payment infrastructure requires continuous investment by banks fintechs NPCI and RBI in technology cybersecurity fraud prevention and innovation.

Even if large businesses pay merchant service charges consumers will continue using UPI without transaction fees.

🇮🇳🚇 Today, Kashmir Welcomes First Fuel Freight Train

The first-ever fuel freighttrain has arrived in the Kashmir Valley, marking a major milestone in J&K's railway history. The new rail-based fuel supply is expected to ensure faster, safer and more reliable fuel transportation, reduce logistics costs, strengthen connectivity, and support long-term economic growth across the region.

US Senate passes bill threatening upto 100% tariffs on India and four other countries with a massive 86-11 majority

🚨Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have just signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca which establishes that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be considered an attack against all three, marking a new mutual defence commitme

Our Internal matter, MEA Spox on comments by US lawmaker on proposed FCRA amendment law; Points even US regulates foreign fundings

During the passage of Russia sanctions bill, Senator Rand Paul of ‌Kentucky says, US will push India towards Russia, China if New Delhi is hit with 100% tariff.

Rand Paul was the only Republican senator to vote against the bill.

Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.

Together we continue to strengthen the bond between Israel and India.

~Israel pm Benjamin Netanyahu

The Ministry of Defence has initiated efforts in a concerted manner to co-join the 6th Generation Fighter Aircraft Development Programme viz. Future Combat Air System (FCAS) spearheaded by the French Government”: Ministry of Defence to Standing Committee on Defence on the issue of sixth generation fighter aircraft

Indian Railways is now the world’s second-largest freight-carrying network. This milestone reflects India’s expanding logistics strength and showcases a robust rail system driving the nation’s growth.

🇮🇳🇫🇷 India has “initiated efforts” to join France-led FCAS programme for sixth-generation fighter aircraft, Indian Defence ministry tells Parliamentary committee.

Meta must follow Indian law, not just global rules, say govt. sources after MeitY talks. ~via ANI

Australia's exercise Talisman Sabre 2027 from 9th to 22nd August, announces Australian High Commissioner to Delhi Green. India is participating in these exercises as Delhi, Canberra firm up defence ties.

On August 7, 2026, India presented five peacocks to the UN Office in Geneva: four blue Indian and one rare white. Ambassador Arindam Bagchi handed them to UN Geneva Director General Tatiana Valovaya. The birds will initially acclimatize in a temporary aviary at Ariana Park. This gesture revives India’s historic peacock diplomacy, echoing the 1981 gift of a breeding pair. The blue and white birds symbolically reflect the UN's colors.

🇹🇼 Taiwan’s Cabinet will propose a 16% annual rise in defense ⁠spending for 2027 that will for the first time exceed 1 trillion new Taiwan dollars ($31 billion), the official Central News Agency reported Sunday, as Taipei bolsters its military.