VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Apple wants Chinese memory chips, Micron wants them blocked: How US government is caught between two American giants, and why a $250 million cheque matters Indian embassy monitors Ukraine’s Odesa strike; two Indians safe, search on for two others (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Embassy of India in Ukraine on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the situation after the merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25, with four Indian nationals onboard.In a statement posted on X, the embassy said two of the four Indian crew members have been confirmed safe, while information regarding the remaining two is awaited.”Embassy of India in Ukraine is monitoring the situation after the vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25. Four Indian nationals were on board the vessel. As per the latest information, two have been confirmed safe, and information is awaited regarding the other two nationals. CJP Jantar Mantar Protest UpdatesDharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests’We won’t go’: CJP’s Dipke says protests to continue till all demands metFresh clashes at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan’s exit; tear gas fired, stones peltedSearch and rescue operations are underway. The Embassy is in constant touch with the concerned authorities,” the embassy said.The mission said it is maintaining close coordination with Ukrainian authorities as search and rescue operations continue. The embassy also shared its Point of Contact for Indian nationals requiring assistance:Email: cons.kyiv@mea.gov.inAlternate Email: cons1.kyiv@mea.gov.inEmergency Contact: +380933559958 (Mr. Aji Kumar, Second Secretary – Consular)Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port on the Black Sea, has been a frequent target of Russian missile and drone attacks since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Commercial shipping in the Black Sea has also faced periodic disruptions despite international efforts to keep maritime trade routes operational.India has consistently advised its citizens against travelling to Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict and has continued to provide consular assistance to Indian nationals residing in the country.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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There will be no talks with Pakistan. If there are any talks, they will be only on PoK, which is a part of India and illegally occupied by Pakistan.””At present, Pakistan has made terrorism a part of its government policy, and the distinction between the military and militants has completely disappeared there. The army not only protects terrorist organizations but also works closely with them. Therefore, during Operation Sindoor, we made it clear that India will no longer view terrorists and the governments that support them separately,” he added.CJP Jantar Mantar Protest UpdatesDharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests’We won’t go’: CJP’s Dipke says protests to continue till all demands metFresh clashes at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan’s exit; tear gas fired, stones peltedDrawing a sharp contrast between India and Pakistan, Defence minister Rajnath Singh further said that India is focused on innovation, technology and development, while Pakistan continues to promote infiltration and terrorism.”India is pursuing innovation, while Pakistan is seeking new ways of infiltration. While India is designing ships, Pakistan is engaged in designing terrorism,” he said.In his address while reiterating India’s firm stand on Pakistan, Rajnath Singh said there would be no talks with Islamabad, except on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he described as an integral part of India under illegal occupation.”Our intention is clear. There will be no talks with Pakistan. If there are any talks, they will be only on PoK, which is a part of India and illegally occupied by Pakistan.”‘Indebted to all those valiant soldiers’In an X post on Sunday, Singh wrote, “On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my deepest respects to all the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the defense of our motherland. The nation will forever remain grateful and indebted to all those valiant soldiers who demonstrated extraordinary valor on the inaccessible peaks of Kargil in 1999.”He added that the Indian Army’s indomitable courage, sacrifice and unwavering resolve would continue to inspire future generations with patriotism, dedication to duty and “the spirit of offering everything for the motherland.”‘Army fully prepared’Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the Indian Army is “fully prepared” to tackle any challenge, saying the “intent of infiltrators” has remained unchanged since the 1999 Kargil conflict.Speaking to Army personnel at a Shaurya Bhoj in Dras on Kargil Vijay Diwas, after attending Shaurya Sandhya at the Kargil War Memorial, Singh paid tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 war and said that while India celebrates their sacrifice, the country must remain vigilant against continuing threats such as proxy war and cross-border infiltration.”We have to remember that even today challenges have not reduced; the intent of infiltrators hasn’t changed, and even today it adopts tools like a proxy war or infiltration,” Singh said, in an apparent reference to Pakistan.”I am fully assured that our Army is fully prepared for any such challenges,” he added.Observed every year on July 26, Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War, honours the 527 soldiers who laid down their lives during Operation Vijay and pays tribute to the courage of thousands who fought in one of the world’s toughest battlefields.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos3 Arrested In Assam As STF Cracks Down On Alleged Pakistan-Linked Sleeper Cell NetworkDelhi Approves Rs 6,970-Crore Tunnel Corridor To Cut Airport, Mahipalpur Traffic‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar’Wangchuk, Dipke Joined AISA’s Protest’: Harsh Dubey On NEET, Reservation, Jantar Mantar ProtestJantar Mantar Erupts In Celebration As Pradhan Resigns, Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates’Proof That We Can Take Anyone’s Resignation’: Abhijeet Dipke After Pradhan Quits | Jantar MantarEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge Fury123PhotostoriesYou’re probably using aluminium foil wrong: 9 Everyday mistakes that affect food quality and storage8 things you should never wrap in aluminium foil, according to food safety experts5 signs you’ve found someone who feels like home12 traditional Gujarati breakfast dishes and their calorie counts per servingMillions of Indians may be living with hepatitis B without knowing it: A liver transplant surgeon explains why the silent virus is so dangerousNeurologists see these 8 brain health mistakes almost every day, and many people don’t realise they’re making themMonsoon jewellery styling: Why your rainy day wardrobe needs the right accessoriesTV actors who battled cancer: From Helen McCrory to Alan RickmanFrom Kanjeevaram to Banarasi: What different silk sarees say about youFrom ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train’: 5 heist films that deserve a spot on your watchlist123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Jul 26, 2026, 10:40 IST ‘I was really angry’: Ex-India cricketer fumes over Rohit Sharma retirement saga | Cricket News PGIMER BSc Nursing result 2026 likely to be released soon at pgimer.edu.in: Check complete details here ‘I’d make them more tactile’: ‘Stranger Things’ star Jamie Campbell Bower shares one thing about Vecna he wanted to change | In 2026, India’s 550-Year-Old Great Banyan Tree is as big as an entire Forest 6-year-old boy drowns in water-filled pit in Greater Noida’s Kaladham Colony, contractor arrested Pradhan offered to quit on first day of student protest? 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According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the permitted notes can be carried into or taken out of Nepal up to a limit of Rs 25,000 per person.According to news agency PTI, the revised rules permit citizens of both countries to bring the approved currency notes into Nepal, carry them within the country, or take them out, subject to existing regulations.In its latest notice, the NRB clarified that older Indian currency notes issued before the 2016 demonetisation period will continue to remain prohibited in Nepal.CJP Jantar Mantar Protest UpdatesDharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests’We won’t go’: CJP’s Dipke says protests to continue till all demands metFresh clashes at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan’s exit; tear gas fired, stones peltedThe NRB added that only redesigned Indian Rs 500 notes and Rs 200 notes introduced after November 9, 2016, will be permitted under the new arrangement.The central bank had initially published the provision in the Nepal Gazette on February 11. However, it issued another notice on Thursday to clarify the implementation process and address concerns over cross-border currency movement.NRB spokesperson Guru Prasad Paudel said Nepali citizens would not be allowed to bring Indian currency into Nepal from countries other than India. He also clarified that Indian currency taken out of Nepal by Nepali citizens could only be carried to India and not to any third country.The new provision would facilitate Indian tourists visiting Nepal and Nepalese nationals engaged in trade and business with India, said Paudel.The rule change comes after years of restrictions introduced following India’s demonetisation announcement on November 8, 2016, when the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes were withdrawn from circulation.Following the move, Nepal had restricted the use and movement of those discontinued Indian notes due to concerns over their circulation and financial impact.The latest decision affects cross-border transactions between India and Nepal, which share an open border and extensive economic links. India remains Nepal’s largest trading partner and a key source of tourists, while thousands of Nepali citizens travel to India for work, education and business.The NRB also stated that Nepali citizens and foreign visitors can bring foreign currency worth up to $5,000, or its equivalent in other currencies, into Nepal without filing a customs declaration. Amounts above that threshold must be declared upon arrival.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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