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House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats said tariffs on India will not stop Russia or address the Ukraine war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated secondary sanctions could rise. India called the targeting “unjustified,” pledging to safeguard national and economic interests.

The 134th IndianOil Durand Cup quarterfinals will showcase high-intensity matches in Shillong and Kokrajhar, as Shillong Lajong, Indian Navy, Bodoland FC, and NorthEast United battle for a spot in the semifinals

Many hapless people are bitten by dogs everyday, contracting rabies, and dying in agony. Yet these tragedies barely stir the consciences of celebrity dog-lovers. They root more for the rights of animals than for humans

The BJP parliamentary board is expected to meet on August 17 to finalise the National Democratic Alliance’s vice presidential candidate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief JP Nadda have been authorised to make the decision.

A 10-year-old boy, Mubarak, died in a mysterious explosion in Chinnayyapalya, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru. The cause of the blast, suspected to be a cylinder explosion, is under investigation by SOCO and FSL teams.

Five people were killed and four injured after a wall of a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi’s Nizamuddin collapsed during rain. Rescue teams recovered 10 to 12 victims. Authorities confirmed the main monument remained undamaged

At least 12 people were injured after a portion of an under-construction structure near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi collapsed. Authorities confirmed the main mausoleum was safe, and multiple rescue agencies were deployed to clear debris and assist victims

A portion of Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area collapsed on Friday, with authorities fearing eight to nine people trapped. Delhi Fire Services received the alert at 4.30 pm and rushed five fire tenders to the UNESCO heritage site

Nationwide survey to revise economic indicators and align with global standards

Covering 74 per cent of APSRTC buses, the scheme will benefit around 2.62 crore women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 12th Independence Day address, urged self-reliance across sectors, announced GST rate cuts by Diwali, unveiled a “Sudarshan Chakra” defence shield, warned against infiltration, and called for a united push towards a prosperous ‘Samriddh Bharat’ by 2047

During Independence Day celebrations at St. Paul’s School in Bundi, Rajasthan, part of a false ceiling collapsed, injuring five students. All received medical care and were discharged. Authorities sealed the auditorium and ordered an inquiry, amid recent school infrastructure safety concerns

Lionel Messi will visit India in December 2025 for his “GOAT Tour,” starting in Kolkata on December 12. The tour includes concerts, football events, statue and mural unveilings, and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

He urged participation in Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming ‘Matdata Adhikar Yatra’ to protest alleged electoral roll irregularities and voter disenfranchisement

Officials said the children suffered dehydration due to hot, humid weather. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee later visited them at SSKM hospital

I-Day address announces GST relief, new reforms, and defence projects by 2035

CM promises housing for all by 2029, Polavaram completion by 2027

A suspected LPG cylinder explosion in Chinnayyanapalya’s Shriram Colony killed an 8-year-old boy and injured 12 others, damaging multiple houses. Locals doubt the cylinder theory, citing the blast’s unusual force. Police are investigating the possibility of a suspicious object.

Telangana has seen a sharp and concerning rise in Medical Terminations of Pregnancy (MTPs), with numbers tripling in two years, reaching 16,059 in 2024-25. Experts link the surge to curtailed maternal welfare schemes, raising public health concerns

The Finance Ministry has proposed a simplified two-tier GST system with “standard” and “merit” slabs, aiming to reduce taxes on essential and aspirational goods. Linked to PM Modi’s Independence Day pledge, reforms target relief for citizens, MSMEs, and sustainable long-term growth

Prime Minister Modi, in his 79th Independence Day address, unveiled ambitious plans including India’s first semiconductor chip, indigenous jet engines, 10-fold nuclear power expansion, GST reforms, a ₹1 lakh crore youth employment scheme, and missions on demography, energy independence, and economic growth by 2047

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Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir’s first elected Chief Minister in eight years, unfurled the national flag at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium on Independence Day. The event marked the return of an elected government, with celebrations subdued in respect for Kishtwar flood victims

India’s 79th Independence Day at Red Fort honoured ‘Operation Sindoor’ with grandeur, featuring Agniveers in the anthem, aerial tributes, indigenous gun salute, and diverse invitees. The historic event showcased unity, pride, and India’s self-reliance, extending patriotic celebrations nationwide into the evening