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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.

24 days ago

Jammu Schools Closed, Exams Postponed Amid Red Alert for Heavy Rains, Flash Floods

In view of the forecast for heavy rainfall and the looming threat of flash floods, the Directorate of School Education Jammu has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the division for August 18.

25 days ago

Miracle in Chishoti: Buried for 30 Hours, Langar Sevak Subhash Emerges Alive From Debris

In a heart-stirring rescue operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Chishoti village, langar sevak Subhash Chandra was pulled out alive after being buried under debris for nearly 30 hours following a devastating cloudburst and flash flood.

25 days ago

Independence Day attacks expose Pakistan's losing battle against TTP

The Global Terrorism Index 2025 ranks it as one of the deadliest terror organisations in the world. Along with the Islamic State, Jamaat Nusrat Al-Islam and Al-Shabab, the TTP was responsible for most deaths globally for the year 2024.

25 days ago

Mass grave case: BJP delegation visits Dharmasthala, demands CM's apology

During a media interaction in Dharmasthala, Vijayendra emphasized, "I urge Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to apologize to the people of the state for failing to stop the false propaganda in this regard. The BJP is not doing politics over this issue. There is a conspiracy to hurt the religious sentiments of crores of devotees who have faith in Lord Manjunatha and Annappa Swamy of Dharmasthala."

25 days ago

Nurse death case: Victim's father says daughter 'raped', 'murdered' inside Bengal hospital

Following an autopsy at AIIMS Kalyani in Nadia district, the body of the nurse reached her home at Nandigram in East Midnapore district on Saturday night. Soon, a pall of gloom descended on the locality. A large number of people gathered to attend the last rites.

25 days ago

Mass grave case: BJP delegation visits Dharmasthala, demands CM's apology

During a media interaction in Dharmasthala, Vijayendra emphasized, "I urge Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to apologize to the people of the state for failing to stop the false propaganda in this regard. The BJP is not doing politics over this issue. There is a conspiracy to hurt the religious sentiments of crores of devotees who have faith in Lord Manjunatha and Annappa Swamy of Dharmasthala."

25 days ago

Kathua cloudburst: Death toll reaches 7; trains halted, rescue efforts intensify

The death toll in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has risen to seven, including five children, following devastating cloudbursts and landslides in Bhangar and Jodh Ghati villages. Several houses were damaged, and rescue operations are underway with the Army and NDRF teams on the ground.

25 days ago

Trump speaks to European allies, Zelensky following Putin talks

"President Zelensky will be coming to DC, the Oval Office, on Monday afternoon. If all works out, we will then schedule a meeting with President Putin. Potentially, millions of people's lives will be saved. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" the post added.

25 days ago

Ex-NCERT director asks Congress to admit part in Partition, not only Independence

The Congress has strongly objected to the contents of the module. Party spokesperson Pawan Khera demanded that the module be scrapped, claiming it misrepresents history. He alleged that the Partition resulted from a nexus between the Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League, not the Congress.

25 days ago

Dahi Handi festivities light up Maharashtra, Gujarat; chants of 'Jai Govinda' echo

From Dadar to Virar in Mumbai to Surat in Gujarat, a large number of devotees congregated at multiple venues, earmarked for the Dahi Handi festival and immersed in festivities by chanting 'Jai Govinda' slogans and breaking the symbolic handi.

25 days ago

Fan murder case: Karnataka Police to push for fast-track trial against Darshan, co-accused

Police sources revealed that the department is already making preparations in this regard and will approach the government for its consent. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of the Supreme Court directive to complete the trial and dispose of the matter swiftly.

25 days ago

Firing outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav's Gurugram home; no one injured

Police said the firing took place between 5.30 and 6 a.m. when three bike-borne assailants sprayed more than two dozen bullets at Yadav's house before fleeing. The bullets struck the ground and the first floors of the residence.

25 days ago

Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Outcomes and implications

The establishment narrative centered on Trump as a dealmaker and Putin as a pariah obscures deeper truths. Trump's tariff strategy, while framed as leverage against Russia, risks alienating allies like India, weakening the U.S.-led order.

25 days ago

Made us proud: Delhi residents give warm welcome to Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla

Shukla, who recently completed a two-week mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, touched down in the early hours to chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai". He was greeted by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh, and hundreds of residents who hailed his achievement as a proud moment for India.

25 days ago