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Tariffs and Tenacity
The abrupt cancellation of US trade negotiators' planned visit to New Delhi from 25 to 29 August, just days before punitive tariffs were to take effect, marks a pivotal moment in US-India relations.
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August 20, 2025
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Record 383 aid workers killed in global hotspots in 2024, says UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas, the UN humanitarian office said Tuesday on the annual day honoring the thousands of people who step into crises to help others.
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August 20, 2025
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Rising Punjab—Suggestions to Solutions' series to empower industries in the state
The Government of Punjab has announced a special series of events titled \"Rising Punjab — Suggestions to Solutions\" under the Udyog Kranti vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
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August 20, 2025
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Telangana CM Revanth accuses Centre of bias in supply of urea
Alleging discrimination against Telangana farmers, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday urged the Centre to supply urea to the state according to the approved quota, pointing out that there has been a shortfall of around 3 lakh metric tonnes as the shortfall is causing hardship to the farming community.
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August 20, 2025
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Trump Plans for Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting While Affirming US Help
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while affirming that the USA would back European security guarantees aimed at preventing Moscow from reinvading its neighbor once the current conflict ends.
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August 20, 2025
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India-China stability key to global peace: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the steady and positive progress in bilateral ties between India and China since his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan last year, guided by mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity, including the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
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August 20, 2025
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Gill back as vice-captain; Sreyas Iyer misses out in India's Asia Cup squad
In-form Shubman Gill has forced his way back into India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup, and replaced Axar Patel as vice-captain.
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August 20, 2025
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Democracy on Trial
The confrontation between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission of India has opened a troubling new chapter in the political discourse of the country.
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August 20, 2025
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KIWSF: J&K athletes eye national glory at Dal Lake
The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 is being seen as a life-changer for many.
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August 20, 2025
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Justice BS Reddy named INDIA bloc's VP candidate
Former Supreme Court Judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy (Retd) was announced as the Vice-Presidential candidate by the INDIA Bloc, today. The Vice-Presidential election is slated for 9 September.
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August 20, 2025
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SC Extends Relief to Cartoonist Over PM, RSS Caricature
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended protection from arrest to Indore-based cartoonist Hemant Malviya in a case concerning his caricatures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
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August 20, 2025
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Historic MoU signed between UP govt and UK's Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office
In the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a historic agreement was signed between the UP government and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) UK at his official residence on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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MP-MLA court in Varanasi to hear Rahul Gandhi's case
The special MP-MLA court in Varanasi on Tuesday heard the case in a matter related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged provocative remarks made against the Sikh community during his visit to the United States in September 2024.
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August 20, 2025
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Maha govt inks ₹42,000-cr MoUs, 28,000 jobs
The Maharashtra government signed 10 MoUs on Tuesday, worth Rs 42,000 crore, for solar industry projects, data centres, logistics, and real estate.
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August 20, 2025
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AAP Launches Campaign Against Education Bill
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a citywide campaign against the BJP's controversial school fee law, warning that it will empower private schools to hike fees arbitrarily while silencing parents.
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August 20, 2025
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Tanvi, Bhargav & Unnati to lead India at BWF Junior Worlds
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Tuesday announced the squad for the BWF World Junior Championships, set to be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from 6 to 19 October.
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August 20, 2025
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Delhi cabinet clears 27-fold stipend hike for nursing interns
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that the government has approved a historic increase in the stipend for nursing interns, raising it nearly 27-fold.
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August 20, 2025
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EAM embarks on 3-day visit to Russia amid ongoing tariff tensions with USA
Amid ongoing tariff tensions between India and the United States, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will undertake a three-day official visit to Russia beginning Tuesday, aimed at deepening the longstanding India-Russia 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'.
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August 20, 2025
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Suryakumar Yadav welcomes Gill's return as vice-captain for Asia Cup
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav welcomed Shubman Gill's return to the shortest format as vice-captain for the Asia Cup, starting September 9 in the UAE, and said that the continental meet will mark the start of preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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August 20, 2025
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Revanth Evokes Telugu Sentiment for INDIA Bloc's V-P Candidate
Evoking the \"son of the soil\" sentiment, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday appealed to regional parties of the two Telugu states to support former Supreme Court justice B Sudarshan Reddy, INDIA bloc's candidate for Vice Presidential poll.
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August 20, 2025
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Heavy rain, thunderstorm in parts of Delhi-NCR; orange alert issued
Yamuna's water level had briefly come close to 206 metres on Tuesday morning
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August 20, 2025
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Minister Indraj directs officials for time-bound redressal of grievances
Delhi's Cooperation Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Tuesday conducted a public hearing at the office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS), Delhi, taking note of the issues and complaints of people.
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August 20, 2025
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Assembly prepares for first-ever All India Speakers' Conference
With just a few days left for the upcoming All India Speakers' Conference, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review preparations for the landmark event scheduled to be held at Vidhan Sabha premises in capital.
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August 20, 2025
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Uproar in House over Himcare Scheme, Oppn stages walkout
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed uproar on Tuesday during Question Hour over the Himcare scheme, with opposition members staging a walkout after raising slogans against the government.
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August 20, 2025
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Tejashwi projects Rahul Gandhi as Oppn bloc's PM face
On the third day of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav sparked the buzz about the prime ministerial candidate of the INDIA bloc in the next Lok Sabha elections by announcing his support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
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August 20, 2025
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Hamas accepts an Arab ceasefire proposal on Gaza as Palestinian death toll passes 62,000
Hamas said Monday it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as Israel indicated its positions haven't changed, while Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from 22 months of war has passed 62,000.
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August 20, 2025
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India needs pool of 40-50 astronauts to support future missions: PM to Group Captain Shukla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's second man in space, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday, and underlined the need to build a sizable pool of 40-50 astronauts to support future space missions, including Gaganyaan and the proposed Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).
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August 20, 2025
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Man kills wife over infidelity, buries body in graveyard
Suspecting infidelity, a man allegedly drugged his wife with sleeping pills and poison, murdered her, and then, along with two accomplices, buried her body in a graveyard in South Delhi's Chandanholla, police said on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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Govt pushes exports with FTAs, PLI schemes, logistics revamp: Jitin Prasada
Centre has stepped up efforts to boost exports and strengthen MSME participation in global trade through a mix of trade agreements, incentive schemes, logistics reforms, and grassroots-level initiatives, according to the Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Jitin Prasada.
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August 20, 2025
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Nehru admitted that Indus Water Treaty brought no benefit, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chairing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary meeting on Tuesday, said that former PM Jawaharlal Nehru had 'admitted' that the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan brought no benefit to India, according to sources.
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