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A23, an online gaming company, challenged India’s new law banning money-based online games in Karnataka High Court. The law shut down popular platforms like Dream11. While A23 fights the ban, major players like Dream11 and Gameskraft accept it and paused money gaming, focusing on future plans and compliance with the new rules.
Bihar Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar and MLA Krishnamurari Sharan were chased by angry villagers in Nalanda’s Hilsa area. The villagers were upset about the minister’s delayed visit after eight people died in a road accident. The minister and MLA escaped unharmed, but their security staff were injured in the clash.
US President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Indian exports, including textiles, apparel, and jewelry, have now taken effect, threatening critical sectors. In response, the NDA government, led by PM Modi, has rolled out a master plan featuring outreach initiatives in 40 countries to boost textile exports and offset potential losses.
AAP leader and Delhi Ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal accused PM Modi of betraying Indian farmers by removing an 11% import duty on U.S. cotton until September 30. He warned that cheap imports will crash prices before India’s October harvest, harming debt-ridden farmers. Citing global retaliation against U.S. tariffs, Kejriwal demanded duty reinstatement and announced a mass […]
BRS leader KTR criticized the Congress-led Telangana govt for failing to act on rain forecasts and plan flood relief. He convened a teleconference with BRS leaders, urging participation in aid initiatives. “Public representatives should rally behind relief work, launch sanitation drives, and establish medical camps to assist people,” he said.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Health Minister JP Nadda have spoken with AP BJP state president Ramchandra Rao on the ongoing flood situation in Andhra Pradesh, assuring deployment of necessary personnel and supplies. Subsequently, Rao held a teleconference with state BJP leaders, directing them to actively participate in relief operations.
TG CM Revanth Reddy held an emergency meeting to review statewide rain impacts, with Deputy CM Bhatti and Ministers Sridhar Babu and Seethakka in attendance. He ordered officials in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert, monitor field-level relief operations continuously, and ensure prompt execution of rescue measures.
President Trump is imposing steep tariffs, up to 50%, on Indian imports in response to the country’s continued purchase of Russian oil. US House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats criticized this move, calling it confusing policy and noting that China, a larger buyer of Russian oil, faces no similar penalties, raising questions.
The Jana Sena Party (JSP) will hold state-level meeting at Visakhapatnam Municipal Stadium from today, legislative in the morning, state executive in the afternoon. Deputy CM and party chief Pawan Kalyan will lead public gathering on August 30. The 3-day ‘Senatho Senani’ conclave spans August 28-30, focusing on party cadre engagement.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will arrive at the State Secretariat at 11 am today to chair a crucial State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting. The session will focus on attracting new investments and setting up industries across the state, reviewing key departmental performance, and also assessing the impact of ongoing rains.
Due to heavy rains, flood flow into the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada is rising steadily, with 3,03,000 cusecs of water currently received. Authorities have lifted all 69 crest gates, releasing 2,97,000 cusecs downstream. As water levels rise, the first danger alert is expected soon, and residents in riverbed areas have been warned.
The US has raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, blaming not just India’s Russian oil purchases but also slow trade deal talks. US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said he expected a deal by June. India is still open to talks but has concerns over farming and small industries. A US team cancelled its visit […]
Israeli drone strikes hit Kiswah, a suburb of Damascus, killing six Syrian soldiers and injuring others. The attack targeted a key area linking Damascus and Sweida. Another strike near Quneitra killed one person. Syria condemned the attacks, calling them a violation of international law. Israel hasn’t commented yet on the recent airstrikes.
Efforts to save Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse facing death in Yemen, are moving forward. Talks through Gulf contacts and religious leaders continue. She was convicted in 2020 for killing her abusive Yemeni partner. Her execution was recently stayed. Hopes rise as discussions focus on convincing the victim’s family for forgiveness and possible compensation.
As US tariffs on Indian goods hit 50%, Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh said India’s strong economy will manage the challenge. He confirmed PM Modi’s visit to China for the SCO Summit. The government hopes the US tariffs are temporary and finds it unfair, especially when countries like China weren’t penalised for buying Russian oil.