The Indian Navy is set to conduct naval drills in the Arabian Sea, coinciding with Pakistan's naval exercises in its territorial waters. These drills follow a tense military standoff in May, during which India's armed forces executed coordinated strikes against Pakistani military assets, including aircraft and radar systems. A notable engagement involved an S-400 missile intercepting a Pakistani surveillance aircraft.
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Vladimir Putin stated that the conditions for direct talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy are not yet in place, despite Zelenskyy's willingness. Putin is open to meeting Zelenskyy only at the final stage of negotiations. Meanwhile, Putin is expected to visit India by the end of 2025 and may meet with Donald Trump in the UAE next week.
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The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has released the CMA June 2025 Intermediate and Final results on its official website, icmai.in. This session saw 5,491 candidates complete the Intermediate course and 2,167 clear the Final. Pass percentages varied across groups, reflecting mixed trends compared to December 2024, with some declines in key categories.
India defeated England by six runs in the final Test, leveling the series. Mohammed Siraj took five wickets, earning praise from Asaduddin Owaisi. Siraj was named Player of the Match. Shubman Gill captained the team after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirements. Gill also received the Player of the Series award.
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