Pentagon orders US defense companies to accelerate weapons production and deliveries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The Pentagon is seen from an airplane over Washington D.C., the United States, on July 11, 2018. The United States will fully develop ground-launched conventional missiles after withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Friday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie/IANS)

August 9, 2026 10:19 AM

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Pentagon orders US defense companies to accelerate weapons production and deliveries

The Pentagon has ordered US defense companies to accelerate weapons production and deliveries as the Iran war has depleted key US munitions stockpiles. The Washington Post reported that Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg told defense industry leaders in a memo that they have 21 days to submit p...

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to freedom fighters of Quit India Movement

August 9, 2026 10:11 AM

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PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to freedom fighters of Quit India Movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to all those who participated in the Quit India Movement. In a social media post, Mr Modi said their courage will always remain an inspiration for every Indian. The Prime Minister said, inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the clarion call of ...

US criticises China’s move at Scarborough Reef

August 9, 2026 9:01 AM

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US criticises China’s move at Scarborough Reef

The United States has rejected China's move to establish what it called a national nature reserve at Scarborough Reef, saying the measure could restrict Filipino fishermen's access to their traditional fishing grounds, as reflected in the 2016 Arbitral Award. In a press release, the US State Departm...

Ukraine President Zelensky confirms Washington will supply Ukraine with interceptor missiles on monthly basis
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 19: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is talks to media at the end of an EU Summit meeting in the Europa, the EU Council headquarter on December 19, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for unity between the USA and the EU in order to achieve peace in Ukraine on Thursday as he arrived at the European summit in Brussels. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

August 9, 2026 8:53 AM

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Ukraine President Zelensky confirms Washington will supply Ukraine with interceptor missiles on monthly basis

Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system. Speaking to reporters in Belgrade, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Washington will supply Ukraine with interceptor missiles on a monthly basis...

Canada Wildfire: British Columbia declares state of emergency 

August 9, 2026 8:50 AM

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Canada Wildfire: British Columbia declares state of emergency 

British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes, trapped residents and forced more than 20,000 people to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in western Canada. Premier David Eby announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burnt across the province...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will keep pursuing the path of peace under MoU with US
This file photo shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivering a speech in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2026. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, head of judiciary, and one jurist of the Guardian Council to temporarily assume duties of leadership in Iran after Supreme Leader Khamenei's death. (Xinhua via IANS)

August 9, 2026 8:45 AM

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will keep pursuing the path of peace under MoU with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will keep pursuing the path of peace under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed recently with the United States, provided that Washington helps build an atmosphere of trust. Pezeshkian told a press conference that now is the best time to reach ...

Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended from both Pahalgam and Baltal routes

August 9, 2026 8:20 AM

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Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended from both Pahalgam and Baltal routes

In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual Amarnath Yatra will remain suspended on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes from today due to recent rains, repair work of pilgrimage tracks and the forecast of adverse weather conditions over the next few days. The decision to temporarily halt the yatra has been tak...