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Four killed in flash floods triggered by cloudburst in J&K's Kathua

Four killed in flash floods triggered by cloudburst in J&K's Kathua

Minister of State (PMO), Dr Jintendra Singh, said on X, "Spoken to SSP Kathua Sh Shobhit Saxena after receiving information about a cloud burst in the Janglote area. 4 Casualties reported. In addition, damage has occurred to Railway track, National Highway while Police Station Kathua has been affected." Aug 17, 2025
India, South Korea discuss boosting cooperation, says EAM Jaishankar

India, South Korea discuss boosting cooperation, says EAM Jaishankar

"Delighted to meet FM South Korea Cho Hyun this morning. Held productive discussions on advancing our bilateral cooperation in trade, manufacturing, maritime & people-to-people exchanges as well as new opportunities in AI, semiconductors, clean energy and defence," the EAM posted on X. Aug 16, 2025
Dharmasthala Mass Grave Row: Karnataka Dy CM Accuses BJP of Political Conspiracy

Dharmasthala Mass Grave Row: Karnataka Dy CM Accuses BJP of Politicising Probe

"When the masked complainant filed a petition in court, the BJP did not utter a word. Now they are doing politics. They think Hindutva is their family property. The BJP has no genuine love for Dharmasthala; they only want Dharmasthala for political gains," stated Dy CM Shivakumar, launching an attack. Aug 16, 2025
Salman gets another threat from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang, asked to save songwriter for penning track on gangster

Delhi: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member Found Dead in Jail, Suicide Suspected

A Lawrence Bishnoi gang member serving his sentence under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) charges, committed suicide under mysterious circumstance by hanging himself in Mandoli Jail in Delhi on Saturday morning, an official said. A probe has been ordered to rule out foul play in the incident. Aug 16, 2025
Hillary Clinton: I'd Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if He Ends Ukraine War

Hillary Clinton: "I'd Nominate Trump" for Nobel Peace if he succeeds in Ukraine ceasefire

Speaking on 'Raging Moderates' podcast, Clinton said, "If he could bring about the end to this terrible war, if he could end it without putting Ukraine in a position where it had to concede its territory to the aggressor, could really stand up to Putin — something we haven't seen — but maybe this is the opportunity. If President Trump were the architect of that, I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize." Aug 16, 2025
Putin Breaks Protocol, Says Talks With Trump Yielded Ukraine 'Understanding' Without Ceasefire

Putin Breaks Protocol, Says Talks With Trump Yielded Ukraine 'Understanding' Without Ceasefire

When a US President hosts a foreign leader, the playbook is clear: the American leader speaks first at a joint press conference. But in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin tossed that tradition aside. The Russian President opened the even, speaking in Russian while Donald Trump stood silently about two metres away, with a greeting he said he delivered on the tarmac: "Good day, dear neighbour, hope you're well." Aug 16, 2025
Tariffs on Semiconductors Likely to Be Announced by US Next Week

Tariffs on Semiconductors likely to be announced by US next week

Trump made the remarks in a meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One, as he was en route to Alaska for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- the high-stakes meeting where Trump is seeking to broker a halt to the war in Ukraine, reports Yonhap news agency. Aug 16, 2025
No Extra 25% Tariffs on India for Russian Oil, Implies Trump

No Extra 25% Tariffs on India for Russian Oil, Implies Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured in February that India would increase energy imports from the US to $25 billion in 2025 from $15 billion in 2024 to help reduce the trade deficit of the US. This was followed by Government-owned Indian oil and gas companies entering into discussions for more long-term energy purchases from the US companies. New Delhi has also made it clear that it was diversifying its sources of energy imports to reduce dependence on Russian oil. Aug 16, 2025
President of India Droupadi Murmu

Shri Krishna Janmashtami: President Murmu Greets Nation

Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated across the country on Saturday, 16 August 2025, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, considered Lord Vishnu's eighth incarnation (avatar). He is believed to have been born at Mathura, present-day Uttar Pradesh, India, and this year will mark the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, with Dahi Handi occurring on the same day as Janmashtami. Aug 16, 2025
Congress Leaders' Absence at Independence Day Sparks Debate

Congress leaders' absence at Independence Day sparks debate; BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi

Shehzad Poonawalla did not mince words in his criticism, stating, "Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, boycotted the celebrations, proving that he is not just 'Modi Virodhi' but 'Desh Virodhi' and 'Sena Virodhi.' Today, 'Operation Sindoor' was honoured, and opposing the Sena seems to have become routine for the Congress." Aug 15, 2025
Tragic Explosion in Bengaluru: Community in Shock

Suspicious explosion kills minor in Bengaluru; CM announces compensation [details]

Eyewitnesses described the explosion as being much stronger than a typical LPG cylinder blast, leading to speculation about its true cause. A woman who was present during the incident recounted, "I was sleeping downstairs. At 8.15 a.m., we heard a huge explosion, and a stone hit my head. I screamed and got up, and by that time the roof had collapsed. We somehow managed to run out of the house." Aug 15, 2025
Darshan and Revanna Skip Independence Day in Jail

Darshan and Revanna skip Independence Day in jail

Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, has been serving time for over a year following his conviction in an obscene video and rape case. On August 1, a Special Court sentenced him to life imprisonment, a verdict that has been met with mixed reactions from the public and political circles. Aug 15, 2025
India Inc. hails PM Modi's call to empower youth, bolster MSMEs

India Inc. hails PM Modi's call to empower youth, bolster MSMEs

The milestone of Rs 1 lakh crore youth empowerment initiative of the PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, with its Rs 15,000 support for first-time job seekers, has the potential to create large-scale employment opportunities, enhance skills, and open pathways for sustained livelihoods, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said. Aug 15, 2025
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