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
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