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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
Russia and US agree for Trump-Putin meeting in coming days: Kremlin aide

Trump has slapped higher tariffs despite India buying more oil, gas from US

Official figures show that India's oil and gas imports from the US have jumped by as much as 51 per cent from January to June this year. The country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the US nearly doubled to $2.46 billion in the financial year 2024-25 from $1.41 billion in 2023-24. Aug 15, 2025
ECI reports zero complaints by political parties; 28,370 voter claims filed

ECI reports zero complaints by political parties; 28,370 voter claims filed

According to the ECI's daily bulletin on August 15 -- covering the period from August 1 (3 p.m.) to August 15 (9 a.m.) -- political parties have appointed 1,60,813 Booth Level Agents (BLAs). This includes 53,338 from the Bharatiya Janata Party, 47,506 from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, 36,550 from the Janata Dal (United), and 17,549 from the Indian National Congress, among others. Aug 15, 2025
At I-Day parade in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah pitches for statehood restoration

At I-Day parade in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah pitches for statehood restoration

"We will move from place to place in all the 90 Assembly constituencies and knock at every door to obtain signatures and thumb impressions from those who cannot sign, seeking restoration of statehood and give the document signed by lakhs of people to the judges of the Supreme Court and the Government of India", he asserted. Aug 15, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Sensex, Nifty end 1 pc higher this week despite tariff concerns

Investors are now focused on the US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's meeting in Alaska, in hopes that it may result in a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and the lifting of the additional 25 per cent tariff on India. Aug 15, 2025
Punjab Police Thwart ISI-Backed Terror Plot Before Independence Day

Punjab Police thwart ISI-backed terror plot ahead of Independence Day

DGP Yadav revealed that preliminary investigations indicate the accused were operating under the instructions of foreign-based handlers located in Britain, the United States, and Europe. The probe further uncovered that the arrested individuals were actively conspiring to target government buildings and police establishments using grenades, aiming to disrupt the peace and harmony of the border state of Punjab. Aug 14, 2025
J&K: 23 bodies recovered; 75 injured in massive cloudburst in Kishtwar

J&K: 23 bodies recovered; 75 injured in massive cloudburst in Kishtwar

MoS (PMO) Jitendra Singh confirmed that the cloudburst hit Chositi, adding that the rescue operation has already been started. Singh said rescue teams have already been dispatched to the site to carry out damage assessment and provide necessary rescue and medical assistance. Aug 14, 2025
Kannada superstar Darshan, 10 others detained in murder case

Kannada actor Darshan arrested in Bengaluru after SC cancels bail in Renukaswamy murder case

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail of Kannada actor Darshan in connection with the fan murder case. The bench also ordered the authorities to take him into custody immediately. The court has similarly cancelled the bail of Darshan's partner, Pavithra Gowda and five other accused persons, who will also be taken into custody immediately following the verdict. Aug 14, 2025
Cannot ignore Pahalgam: SC on J&K statehood pleas

Cannot ignore Pahalgam: SC on J&K statehood pleas

The apex court was hearing applications arguing that the continued delay in restoring statehood is "gravely affecting the rights of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and also violating the idea of federalism". The applications contended that the failure to restore statehood within a time-bound framework amounts to a violation of federalism, which forms part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution. Aug 14, 2025
Stock market hits 9-month high as Sensex surges past 84,000, Nifty nears 25,650

Indian markets remain resilient despite Rs 1.5 lakh crore sell-off by FIIs

Uncertainty over trade deals with the United States and a possible extension of US-China negotiations are diverting foreign institutional investment flows. Indian investors look forward to US President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, as any positive outcome could cool down tariff-related uncertainties. Aug 14, 2025
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