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US Vice President J D Vance said President Trump used “aggressive economic leverage,” including secondary tariffs on India, to pressure Russia to end bombings in Ukraine. In an interview, Vance said the step targets Russia’s oil revenues. Despite criticism of India’s crude imports, he remained optimistic about US-led peace talks yielding concessions.
Since June 20, relentless monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 303 lives, including 155 from rain-related incidents like landslides, floods, and lightning, and 148 in road accidents, according to SDMA. With damages worth ₹2,348 crore, 317 houses fully destroyed, livestock losses, and thousands affected, Mandi and Kangra reported the highest casualties.
The Surwal dam overflow created a 2-km-long, 100-ft-wide, 55-ft-deep ditch near Jadawata, damaging farmland, homes, shops, and temples in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur. Army and relief teams evacuated locals as erosion worsened. Heavy rains submerged villages in Kota, Bundi, and Jhalawar, collapsing 400+ houses and forcing hundreds into relief camps.
The BJP South Bengaluru unit, led by MLA C K Ramamurthy, will undertake a Dharmasthala yatra today under the theme “Dharmada Ulivige Dharma Yuddha.” Flagged off by MP Tejasvi Surya and MLA Ravi Subramanya, the 400-vehicle convoy will culminate at Lord Manjunath Swamy temple, reaffirming BJP’s support amid controversy and an SIT probe.
A chargesheet in the Kolkata law college rape case reveals that prime accused Manojit Mishra filmed and blackmailed the victim using videos shot through an exhaust fan hole. The medical and DNA evidence confirm rape. CCTV footage, obscene clips, and matched voice samples incriminate Mishra, co-accused Zaib Ahmed, Pramit Mukherjee, and complicit security guard Pinaki […]
Punjab Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora has urged EAM S. Jaishankar to intervene after the US froze trucker work visas following a Punjabi driver’s fatal crash in Florida. Arora called the blanket ban unfair to 1.5 lakh Punjabis in US logistics, stressing one individual’s actions shouldn’t affect an entire hardworking diaspora community.
Typhoon Kajiki battered southern China with fierce winds and heavy rain as it moved toward Vietnam. Over 20,000 were evacuated in Hainan and Guangdong, while boats returned to port. Sanya shut down transit and tourism. Vietnam braced for impact, urging farmers to harvest early and reinforcing coastal defenses ahead of Monday’s expected landfall.
Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused of sexual misconduct, avoided confirming his resignation in a press meet at Adoor. After weeks of silence, he said he doesn’t want Congress dragged into crisis and urged workers not to feel ashamed. Despite bipartisan pressure, Mamkootathil gave no definite answer on stepping down, leaving the controversy unresolved.
Nikki Haley urged India to heed Trump’s concerns on Russian oil, stressing U.S.-India ties must focus on shared goals and countering China. Amid tariff hikes and criticism, she emphasized partnership over conflict. India defends its discounted oil imports from Russia, citing national interest and market needs following Western sanctions on Moscow.
At an IAF event, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla revealed he grew up shy and never envisioned space travel. Despite hearing about Rakesh Sharma’s milestone, the desire to be an astronaut didn’t take root early. Later inspiration and determination, not childhood dreams, shaped his journey to space and defined his extraordinary career path.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi NCR due to heavy rains, causing waterlogging in areas like Majhiabad and Gurugram. Heavy rainfall is also affecting Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura. The IMD warns that heavy rains will continue over the next 48 hours.
Fijian PM Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Delhi for a 4-day visit to India, from today until August 27. He was welcomed at the airport by Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the visit will further strengthen bilateral ties between India and Fiji.
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Dept will begin Mega DSC certificate verification from August 25. Cutoff marks have been finalized based on reservation criteria, and call letters will be issued to selected candidates through their login on the website. Certificate verification will be followed by counseling for final selection.
Texas Republicans approved a map adding five GOP seats after heated debate. Democrats called it undemocratic and racially biased. Trump praised the effort as essential to preserving GOP power. California’s Governor Newsom retaliated with plans to redraw maps favoring Democrats, escalating a coast-to-coast redistricting showdown ahead of critical 2026 elections
Opposition VP nominee Justice (retd.) B. Sudershan Reddy warned of a “democracy deficit” and constitutional strain. He pledged to defend democratic values, backed caste surveys, and supported parliamentary dissent as legitimate expression. Rejecting ideological extremism, he urged respectful debate and reaffirmed his commitment.