Trump vows to eliminate mail-in ballots, voting machines ahead of 2026 midterms
President Donald J. Trump announced on Monday his intent to sign an executive order aimed at eliminating mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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PM Modi thanks Russian President Putin for sharing insights on Alaska meet with Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for reaching out over the phone and sharing takeaways from the latter’s recent meeting with former US President Donald Trump in Alaska. While thanking President Putin, Prime Minister Modi underlined India’s consistent position for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and dialogue. “India has consistently called for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and supports all efforts in this regard,” he stressed.
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From Babar Azam to Mohammad Rizwan, 5 star players who missed out on Pakistan’s squad for Asia Cup
Pakistan announced their squad for the upcoming tri-series in the UAE and the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, August 17. Salman Ali Agha will lead the 17-member side, comprising all 15 players from Pakistan’s recent 2-1 series win in the West Indies, with two additions.
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‘Rajesh Khanna gave me mangalsutra,’ Anita Advani opens up about her secret relationship
Rajesh Khanna, a late actor from the Hindi film industry, is still remembered for his brilliant acting. Apart from this, there have been talks of his love story, marriage and separation with actress Dimple Kapadia.
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PM Modi unveils next-generation GST reform draft, seeks states’ cooperation for Diwali implementation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that the central government has drafted a proposal for the next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms and has sent it to the states. He sought the cooperation of state governments to implement the proposal before Diwali this year. Speaking after inaugurating two new expressways in Delhi, PM Modi emphasised that these reforms would benefit not only the poor and middle class but also both small and large businesses.
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Mass shooting at New York City restaurant, 3 feared dead, 8 wounded
At least three people were killed and eight others injured after multiple gunmen opened fire inside a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning, according to reports. The incident reportedly occurred around 3:30 a.m. at the Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights.
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Namma Metro boost for Bengaluru: Yellow Line train services to start early | Check date and timings
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced on Sunday (August 17) that Yellow Line trains will begin operations at 5:00 am on Monday (August 18), instead of the usual 6:30 am. The move comes in anticipation of a surge in passenger traffic after the extended Independence Day weekend. The first trains will depart simultaneously from RV Road and Delta Electronics Bommasandra stations at 5:00 am.
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Pilot’s quick thinking saves lives of 48 passengers after mid-air scare on Belagavi–Mumbai flight | Video
A major tragedy was averted on Saturday morning (August 16) when a Belagavi–Mumbai flight experienced a technical glitch in one of its engines. The aircraft, which took off from Belagavi at 7:50 am and was scheduled to land in Mumbai by 8:50 am, encountered trouble soon after takeoff.
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Janmashtami 2025: Devotees celebrate across globe, including Pakistan’s historic Krishna temples
The festival of Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, is being observed with great fervour and devotion across India. Long queues of devotees have been seen outside temples nationwide. However, what many might not know is that Janmashtami is also celebrated in Pakistan, where several historic Krishna temples still exist and continue to attract devotees during this auspicious occasion.
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Massive fire breaks out at Axis Bank ATM in Noida Extension’s Supertech Mart | Video
A fire broke out at an Axis Bank ATM located inside Supertech Mart in Noida Extension on Saturday (August 16), creating panic among those present in the building. Shoppers and staff were reportedly alarmed as smoke began to spread in the area.
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