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PM Modi spoke with Finland President Alexander Stubb, discussing a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict and strengthening India-Finland ties. They reviewed cooperation in trade, AI, 6G, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Stubb supported an India-EU Free Trade Agreement and India’s 2026 AI Impact Summit. Both leaders agreed to stay connected.
Four Naxals were killed in an 8-hour encounter near the Gadchiroli-Narayanpur border. Police recovered weapons from the site. Separately, 29 Naxals surrendered in Dantewada and Narayanpur, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology. The ‘Lon Varratu’ rehabilitation drive has led over 1,000 Naxals to give up arms since 2020 in Dantewada alone.
At a Bihar rally, Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of stealing votes since 2014, with Election Commission backing. He cited evidence from Maharashtra and slammed PM Modi and Amit Shah. Tamil Nadu’s MK Stalin supported Gandhi, calling the Election Commission a puppet and vowing to defeat BJP in upcoming polls.
At a Bihar rally, Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of stealing votes since 2014, with Election Commission backing. He cited evidence from Maharashtra and slammed PM Modi and Amit Shah. Tamil Nadu’s MK Stalin supported Gandhi, calling the Election Commission a puppet and vowing to defeat BJP in upcoming polls.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee lauded Telangana Cyber Security Bureau for its effective cybercrime control since April 2024. With 472 cases registered, 160 arrests made, and Rs 283 crore fraud prevented, the panel urged the Centre to support and expand such initiatives nationwide for stronger cybercrime prevention.
Rain lashed all 11 districts of Delhi today, with the IMD predicting more showers. Authorities warned of traffic congestion, slippery roads, and minor damage to crops and vulnerable structures. Residents were advised to stay indoors, avoid trees and water bodies, and follow safety precautions. Temperatures ranged 24.5-33°C; AQI was 69.
India has issued fresh humanitarian flood alerts to Pakistan over the Tawi river, following heavy rainfall in northern states that forced dam releases. Despite suspending routine Indus Waters Treaty data sharing after the April Pahalgam attack, India warned of high flood risks to prevent loss of life and property, as rivers in Jammu and Punjab […]
IMD issued a red alert for Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi amid relentless rain in Himachal Pradesh. Though Mandi and Kullu saw brief clear skies, threats of landslides and rising water persist. Road links between Mandi and Kullu remain disrupted as both main and alternate routes are blocked, prompting high alert across districts.
78,406 cusecs of water flowed into the Nizamsagar Project from upstream today. To manage the inflow, officials opened 16 gates, releasing 152,848 cusecs into the Manjeera River. The reservoir’s current level stands at 17.441 TMC out of its 17.802 TMC capacity. Authorities warned against taking selfies near water flow zones.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed PM Modi over US tariffs, calling his “MAGA+MIGA=MEGA” pitch a failure. He said the “Trump double tariff” will severely impact India’s labor-intensive exports, textiles, leather, and engineering. It turns Modi’s so-called economic success into a massive burden for exporters.
Rajnath Singh reaffirmed that India never seeks war or initiates aggression but will respond decisively if challenged. Speaking at the ‘Ran-Samwad 2025’ seminar in Mhow, he highlighted the need for continuous defence preparedness, training, technological advancement, and dialogue, as the three services discussed modern warfare and emerging security challenges.
President Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods in response to India’s continued crude oil trade with Russia. The move raises the total tariff burden to 50%. PM Modi, standing firm, said he won’t sacrifice the interests of farmers, small businesses, or cattle-rearers, even as international pressure mounts.
Guinness World Records unveiled 70 unclaimed titles for its 70th anniversary, inviting global innovators to attempt them. The records, including fastest 400m sack race and farthest bottle flip, aim to encourage broad participation. GWR also introduced a Record Selector tool to match challengers with records suited to their interests and personality.
A tropical storm swept through parts of Southeast Asia, causing deadly floods and landslides. In Vietnam, 7 people were killed, one remains missing, and dozens were injured across northern provinces. In Thailand’s Chiang Mai region, a landslide claimed one life, with another person still missing. Authorities are continuing rescue operations.
Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir disrupted mobile internet, broadband, and calling services, damaging fibre networks. CM Omar Abdullah called the outage the worst since 2014 and 2019, with apps and messaging barely working. The Ministry of Communications directed telecom operators to enable Intra Circle Roaming until September 2 to restore connectivity.