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K'taka: Woman levels serious sexual assault charges against ex-UP MLA 'Guddu Pandit'

A 40-year-old woman has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by former SP MLA Sribhagawan Sharma, aka Guddu Pandit, in Bengaluru, police said on Monday.

Aug 18, 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate project worth Rs 12,000 crore in Gaya on Aug 22

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs 12,000 crore in Gaya on August 22.

Aug 18, 2025

Basis for positive momentum in India-China ties rests on maintaining peace in border areas: EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar noted that the meeting provides both sides an opportunity to review bilateral ties and exchange views on the global situation, including some issues of mutual interest.

Aug 18, 2025

Jammu-Srinagar highway shut: J&K braces for 48-hour weather onslaught, Jammu schools closed

The J&K has issued a high alert across the Union Territory following meteorological warnings of hostile weather conditions over the next 48 hours. With moderate to heavy rainfall predicted in multiple districts from August 18-25, authorities have mobilized emergency response teams and closed the critical Jammu-Srinagar national highway due to landslides and shooting stones.

Aug 18, 2025

ECI gives ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi on "vote chori" remarks; BJP joins

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed support for the ECI's directive, urging Gandhi to adhere to the Commission's demands. Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized Gandhi, questioning the validity of his claims and accusing him of spreading confusion.

Aug 18, 2025

K'taka BJP turns tables on vote fraud; seeks probe into vote-buying allegations involving Siddaramaiah

Vijayendra's statement was in response to questions regarding the claims made by former senior Congress leader C.M. Ibrahim and an alleged audio clip featuring Congress MLA Shivalinge Gowda. In the audio, Gowda purportedly discusses the purchase of votes, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

Aug 18, 2025

'Don't panic unnecessarily': K'taka Minister to people on raising heart attacks

He further said that causes like sedentary lifestyle, stress, obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking, drug abuse, and family history are major contributors to heart disease. He dismissed rumours linking post-COVID effects to heart attack cases, stating, "There is no evidence of such a connection."

Aug 18, 2025

K'taka Home Minister must address devotees' concerns; BJP demands amid mass grave row

Skeletal remains have been discovered at two locations, lending some credibility to the allegations. However, the investigation faces significant challenges, as forensic experts have noted the difficulty in identifying the remains due to their advanced state of deterioration.

Aug 18, 2025

Kishtwar cloudburst rescue enters fifth day; 61 dead, 90 still missing [details]

Rescue operations entered their fifth consecutive day in Chosoti village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, where a cloudburst on August 14 left 61 dead, over 150 injured, and nearly 90 still missing.

Aug 18, 2025

India should be treated as a partner, not rival: Experts warn against US tariff gamble

But analysts note that India's energy decisions are dictated by market realities. With traditional suppliers redirecting crude to Europe, India turned to discounted Russian oil to secure affordable energy for its 1.4 billion people.

Aug 18, 2025

Trump likely to back off from high tariffs, stay invested in India: Jefferies

In the report by Jefferies, Christopher Wood, a leading analyst at the US broking firm, suggested that its clients consider investing in India owing to the current global market environment and the possibility that Trump will eventually change his stance, which is not in America's interest.

Aug 18, 2025

'Plays vital role to realise Viksit Bharat', PM Modi on Nirmala Sitharaman's birthday

In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, "Birthday greetings to Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji. Her efforts are playing a vital role in realising our dream of a Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Praying for her long and healthy life."

Aug 18, 2025

European leaders to back Zelensky in meeting with Trump

European leaders hope to use Monday's discussions to gain clarity from Trump about what Russia may be prepared to concede in a potential peace deal, as well as to better understand Washington's role in any future security guarantees for Ukraine.

Aug 18, 2025

Who is CP Radhakrishnan, NDA's pick for vice president? backed by Shiv Sena, NCP

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been named as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the upcoming vice-presidential election. Radhakrishnan earlier served two terms as Coimbatore MP and was also president of the Tamil Nadu BJP.

Aug 18, 2025

As they prepare to meet, Trump turns pressure on Zelensky, saying he should give up territory

In his Truth Social post on Sunday, setting pre-conditions, Trump said, "No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and no going into NATO by Ukraine." Trump was referring to the Russian occupation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014 without military resistance while Barack Obama was the President, and implying that in a settlement of the war, Kyiv would have to give up claims to it.

Aug 18, 2025