Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, and BJP President JP Nadda are expected to participate in the discussions
Ukraine proposed direct talks between Zelensky and Putin before August’s end. In Istanbul, both sides held a third round of peace negotiations. Russia agreed to a prisoner exchange and suggested a 24–48 hour ceasefire to recover casualties. However, negotiators acknowledged wide differences in positions but agreed to continue diplomatic contacts. n18oc_crux
An Indian man was arrested for stealing items worth over Rs 3.5 lakh from 14 shops at Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport. He was caught upon returning to Singapore on June 1.
Kim Jong Un oversaw a coastal artillery drill on July 23 to test combat readiness. The exercise aimed to enhance North Korea’s rapid response to unexpected threats. Photos showed Kim observing and interacting with troops as they loaded and fired artillery weapons, demonstrating attack capabilities in coastal environments, KCNA and KRT reported. n18oc_crux
Thailand Cambodia Dispute Live Updates: According to Thai army, the fighting began at around 7:35 am when troops guarding the Ta Muen temple detected a Cambodian drone in the area.
On July 23, Iran warned the USS Fitzgerald to change course near its territorial waters. Iranian media released footage from a helicopter, with crew issuing radio warnings. A US defense official described the encounter as safe and professional, confirming the warship’s mission remained unaffected and the warning had no operational impact. n18oc_crux
| India-UK free trade pact signed; Starmer says 'Our most significant deal'In a historic breakthrough, India and the UK have officially signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile visit to London. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the deal as “our most significant and economically vital agreement since Brexit,” marking
