Morning news wrap: Rajnath Singh slams Pakistan at SCO Summit, Navy HQ clerk arrested for leaking defence secrets to Pakistan; and more
Thursday, 26 June 2025 Recent global events include Rajnath Singh's criticism of Pakistan at the SCO summit and the arrest of a Navy clerk for leaking secrets. Donald Trump defended Netanyahu, calling his trial a "witch hunt," while Axiom Space and Skyroot Aerospace partnered to enhance access to low-Earth orbit. Optimism over an Iran-Israel ceasefire boosted the Sensex to an eight-month high.
India has approved the acquisition of 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets and six AEW&C aircraft to bolster its air capabilities, collectively valued at Rs 85,500.. IndiaTimes
Rescue teams search debris after deadly floods in Pakistan
Flood rescue teams with sniffer dogs searched debris in Pakistan’s northwest Buner district on Tuesday, after torrential rains and a cloudburst left more than 300 dead.
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Following his Delhi visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is heading to Pakistan for strategic talks, highlighting the enduring China-Pakistan alliance amidst.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi again criticised Jawaharlal Nehru for the Indus Water Treaty, claiming it favored Pakistan and harmed Indian farmers. He stated.. IndiaTimes
BJP president JP Nadda criticized the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a major blunder by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Nadda claimed Nehru.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Modi accepted President Xi Jinping's invitation to the SCO Summit in Tianjin, conveyed by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Modi emphasized the importance.. IndiaTimes
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Indian delegation in New Delhi to discuss border peace, trade, and strengthening bilateral relations. Both sides emphasized maintaining peace and tranquillity along border areas, expanding cooperation in trade, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. Wang Yi highlighted the importance of India and China working as partners, not rivals, to provide stability and certainty to Asia and the world. The meeting comes ahead of PM Modi’s upcoming visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
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In a fiery press briefing, Leavitt ruled out "American boots on the ground" in Ukraine, firmly shutting down the possibility of direct U.S. troop deployment. But in a surprise twist, she hinted that Trump is considering aerial support — raising the prospect of U.S. jets flying near or over Russian-controlled territory.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fiercely pushed back at a reporter who accused President Trump of disrespecting Europe during his latest call with Vladimir Putin. The heated exchange turned into a tense briefing-room showdown, highlighting deep divisions over Trump’s approach to Moscow and European allies.
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Just days after Donald Trump’s talks with Vladimir Putin, the fragile hope of a Trump–Putin–Zelensky trilateral summit is in jeopardy. Russia has launched fresh strikes on Ukraine, leaving at least 21 people dead and casting doubt on the prospects of meaningful negotiations. As questions mount over whether Moscow is testing Trump’s resolve or sabotaging peace efforts altogether, the bombing underscores the volatility of the conflict
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in New Delhi for a crucial two-day visit ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s planned trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Wang Yi will meet PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval, with border tensions, Galwan clashes, trade disputes, and stalled flights high on the agenda. Will Modi confront Beijing over eastern Ladakh and Trump’s tariff war? Or will India-China reset begin here?
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, attending the SCO summit in China, strongly criticized the United States and NATO for their growing involvement in the Indo-Pacific region. Lavrov argued that NATO allies seek to expand their influence into the Far East, undermining regional stability. In contrast, Russia, China, and like-minded nations advocate for an “open and free security architecture” for East Asia. His remarks highlight deepening Moscow-Beijing cooperation against Western strategic ambitions in the Asia-Pacific.
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In a significant diplomatic development, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15th, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This high-stakes meeting marked Jaishankar's first visit to China since the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley border clash, signalling a cautious step toward the normalization of ties between the two Asian giants. During his visit, Jaishankar also held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, advocating for a "far-seeing" and strategic approach to the bilateral relationship.
The core of the discussions revolved around the protracted border standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar firmly reiterated India's position, stressing that complete troop disengagement in the remaining friction points of Depsang and Demchok is a prerequisite for restoring normalcy and rebuilding trust. He emphasized that peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are fundamental to the overall development of India-China relations.
A key highlight of the meeting was Jaishankar's subtle but sharp criticism of China's recent export curbs on rare earth minerals, a move that directly threatens India's critical manufacturing and high-tech sectors. With China controlling over 90% of the global rare earth output, Beijing wields significant economic leverage, a point not lost on the Indian delegation.
Despite the diplomatic optics of cooperation within the SCO framework, deep-seated strategic mistrust remains a major obstacle. The talks were overshadowed by recent revelations from Lt Gen Rahul Singh that China had provided live intelligence, weapons, and drones to Pakistan during a previous conflict. This underscores the challenge India faces, dealing with China's "sweet diplomacy" on one hand and its "cunning moves" on the other, proving that a real thaw in relations will require more than just high-level meetings.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has touched down in China following his highly symbolic visit to North Korea, where he met Kim Jong‑un and was honored in Wonsan. His arrival in Beijing signals Moscow's deepening engagement ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation foreign ministers' meeting. This gathering sets the stage for the high‑stakes SCO summit in Tianjin from August 30 to September 1.
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