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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pakistan again extends closure of Rahim Yar Khan airbase destroyed by Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor

Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Punjab province will remain closed until August 22, 2025, following extensive damage caused by India’s precision strikes during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Initially expected to reopen by August 6, the base central to Pakistan’s air defense network seems to have suffered irreparable damage to its runway and operational facilities. The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by Pakistan has been updated. Open-source intelligence expert Damien Saymon in a post on social media, wrote, “Pakistan once again issues a NOTAM for Rahim Yar Khan, the runway struck by India in May 2025 now remains offline till 22 Aug 2025 (estimated).”

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Kareena Kapoor, Soha and Saba share heartfelt wishes for Saif Ali Khan on his 55th birthday | See Post

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan turned 55 on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and his special day was made even more memorable with heartfelt wishes from his family. His wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and sisters Soha and Saba Ali Khan took to social media to shower love for the actor. 

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