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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

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

Kishtwar Tragedy: Priority to Track Missing Persons As Union Minister, CM Visit Cloudburst-Hit Village

Amid ongoing rescue operations in Kishtwar's Chositi village, devastated by a massive cloudburst-triggered flash flood, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the site to oversee relief efforts and express solidarity with the victims. Dr. Singh said the immediate priority is to trace the missing.

Aug 16, 2025

Despite 'Progress,' Trump–Putin Summit fails to yield immediate Ukraine ceasefire

President Trump had said that he could call an immediate meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelensky if the discussion went his way.At the end of the news conference, he told Putin, "We'll speak to you very soon, and probably see you again very soon".

Aug 16, 2025

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

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

Kishtwar Cloudburst: With Each Passing Hour, Hopes of Tracing Survivors Grow Dimmer

More than 32 hours after a devastating cloudburst struck Chosoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, over 100 people — mostly Machail Mata Yatra pilgrims — remain missing.

Aug 16, 2025

On Independence Day, Omar Launches Statehood Campaign, Questions Delhi's Silence on J&K's Future

In his first Independence Day address from Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium in over a decade, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched a state-wide door-to-door signature campaign demanding restoration of statehood. Citing the erosion of J&K's identity, he vowed to take the movement to all 90 Assembly constituencies over the next eight weeks.

Aug 16, 2025

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

Rescue Teams Step Up Operations in Rain-Battered Kishtwar

Officials on the ground said the scale of destruction was severe and many houses were damaged. Additionally, several people are reported to have been swept away by the sudden surge of water.

Aug 16, 2025

PM Modi reviews Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy with J&K LG, CM; 65 bodies recovered so far

A devastating cloudburst near the Machail Mata Shrine in Kishtwar district has claimed at least 65 lives, with many still missing and widespread destruction reported in Chositi village. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the situation and ongoing rescue operations.

Aug 15, 2025

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

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

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

Putin leads global greetings on I-Day, says India enjoys 'well-deserved' respect on global stage

"India has achieved widely recognised success in socio-economic, scientific, technical, and other fields. Your country enjoys well-deserved respect on the global stage and actively contributes to addressing key issues on the international agenda," read Putin's message on the occasion.

Aug 15, 2025