Ukraine launches attack on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Ukraine launched an attack on Russia ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian drones struck two Russian cities on Thursday in attacks that injured at least 16 people, local authorities said. Meanwhile, the head of Russia's Volgograd region said fallen debris from Ukrainian drones caused fire at an oil refinery.
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Ukraine launched an attack on Russia ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian drones struck two Russian cities on Thursday in attacks that injured at least 16 people, local authorities said. Meanwhile, the head of Russia's Volgograd region said fallen debris from Ukrainian drones caused fire at an oil refinery.
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71 large US firms filed for bankruptcy in July, most in a month since COVID-19 pandemic
US corporate bankruptcies in July hit their highest monthly level since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Large public and private company filings rose from 66 in June to 71 in the month. This brought total filings in the first seven months of 2025 to 446, the most for this period since 2010, according to official data.
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US corporate bankruptcies in July hit their highest monthly level since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Large public and private company filings rose from 66 in June to 71 in the month. This brought total filings in the first seven months of 2025 to 446, the most for this period since 2010, according to official data.
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Tariffs on India could go up if Trump-Putin talks fail: US
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, "We've put secondary tariffs on Indians for buying Russian oil. And I could see, if things don't go well, then sanctions or secondary tariffs could go up." Earlier this month, Trump announced that he is increasing the tariff on India from 25% to 50% for buying oil from Russia.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, "We've put secondary tariffs on Indians for buying Russian oil. And I could see, if things don't go well, then sanctions or secondary tariffs could go up." Earlier this month, Trump announced that he is increasing the tariff on India from 25% to 50% for buying oil from Russia.
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Poll body agrees to upload names of 65 lakh deleted Bihar voters after SC order
Supreme Court has directed Election Commission of India to upload online names of 65 lakh voters who are proposed to be deleted during the ongoing electoral roll revision in Bihar. The top poll agency has agreed to upload the names online booth-wise and in searchable format. The top court also told EC to accept Aadhaar card as a document.
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Supreme Court has directed Election Commission of India to upload online names of 65 lakh voters who are proposed to be deleted during the ongoing electoral roll revision in Bihar. The top poll agency has agreed to upload the names online booth-wise and in searchable format. The top court also told EC to accept Aadhaar card as a document.
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16 BSF personnel to get gallantry medals for Operation Sindoor
Sixteen jawans of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been shortlisted for gallantry medals for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor. The personnel shot down Pakistani drones and rescued injured comrades, and continued to perform duties even while being injured in Pakistani shelling. The medals were announced ahead of the 79th Independence Day.
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Sixteen jawans of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been shortlisted for gallantry medals for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor. The personnel shot down Pakistani drones and rescued injured comrades, and continued to perform duties even while being injured in Pakistani shelling. The medals were announced ahead of the 79th Independence Day.
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India warns Pak after Munir's threat, says 'Misadventure will have painful consequences'
India warned Pakistan after its Army chief Asim Munir made a nuclear threat at a US event. "It's a well known modus operandi of Pakistani leadership to whip up anti-India rhetoric time and again to hide its failures," India said. "Pakistan would be well-advised to temper its rhetoric...any misadventure will have painful consequences as was demonstrated recently," India added.
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India warned Pakistan after its Army chief Asim Munir made a nuclear threat at a US event. "It's a well known modus operandi of Pakistani leadership to whip up anti-India rhetoric time and again to hide its failures," India said. "Pakistan would be well-advised to temper its rhetoric...any misadventure will have painful consequences as was demonstrated recently," India added.
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India's credit rating upgraded to 'BBB' after Trump calls India 'dead economy', govt replies
India's long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded from 'BBB-' to 'BBB' by US-based S&P Global, days after US President Donald Trump said India has a "dead economy". The agency cited economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation for the upgrade, saying effects of Trump's tariffs on India will be "manageable". "India will continue its buoyant growth momentum," India replied.
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India's long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded from 'BBB-' to 'BBB' by US-based S&P Global, days after US President Donald Trump said India has a "dead economy". The agency cited economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation for the upgrade, saying effects of Trump's tariffs on India will be "manageable". "India will continue its buoyant growth momentum," India replied.
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Scientists create toothpaste from human hair
Researchers at King's College London created a keratin‑based toothpaste, derived from human hair or wool, that forms an enamel‑like, mineral-rich coating when exposed to saliva. It not only halts early-stage tooth decay but also seals nerve channels to relieve sensitivity, researchers said. It could be available in toothpaste or gel form within two to three years, they added.
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Researchers at King's College London created a keratin‑based toothpaste, derived from human hair or wool, that forms an enamel‑like, mineral-rich coating when exposed to saliva. It not only halts early-stage tooth decay but also seals nerve channels to relieve sensitivity, researchers said. It could be available in toothpaste or gel form within two to three years, they added.
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20 killed after massive cloudburst in J&K
At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured after a massive cloudburst caused a flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Chashoti village on Thursday, authorities said. The death toll is feared to rise, officials told PTI. The Machail Mata Yatra has been suspended after the flash floods, as Chashoti is the starting point of the annual yatra.
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05:19 pm Thursday, 14 August, 2025
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At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured after a massive cloudburst caused a flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Chashoti village on Thursday, authorities said. The death toll is feared to rise, officials told PTI. The Machail Mata Yatra has been suspended after the flash floods, as Chashoti is the starting point of the annual yatra.
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India rejects US report on human rights abuses, says it's 'biased'
India has rejected a US State Department report which highlighted "serious" human rights issues in the country. Calling the report 'misrepresented' and 'biased', Ministry of External Affairs said, "[It demonstrates] poor understanding of India's democratic framework...and robust institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights." Notably, India has consistently rejected such reports by US.
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05:49 pm Thursday, 14 August, 2025
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India has rejected a US State Department report which highlighted "serious" human rights issues in the country. Calling the report 'misrepresented' and 'biased', Ministry of External Affairs said, "[It demonstrates] poor understanding of India's democratic framework...and robust institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights." Notably, India has consistently rejected such reports by US.
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9 IAF officers, including fighter pilots who struck Pak in Op Sindoor, awarded Vir Chakra
Nine IAF officers, including fighter pilots who struck terrorist group headquarters in Muridke and Bahawalpur and Pakistani military assets in Operation Sindoor, have been awarded the Vir Chakra. Vir Chakra is India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal. The awardees include Group Captains Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, Manish Arora, Animesh Patni and Kunal Kalra.
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Nine IAF officers, including fighter pilots who struck terrorist group headquarters in Muridke and Bahawalpur and Pakistani military assets in Operation Sindoor, have been awarded the Vir Chakra. Vir Chakra is India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal. The awardees include Group Captains Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, Manish Arora, Animesh Patni and Kunal Kalra.
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7 military officers awarded Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for Op Sindoor
Seven military officers have been awarded Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) for their role in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Army's Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Vice-Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Air Marshal AK Bharti and Navy's Vice Admiral Sanjay Singh (retd) have been honoured.
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06:28 pm Thursday, 14 August, 2025
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Seven military officers have been awarded Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) for their role in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Army's Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Vice-Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Air Marshal AK Bharti and Navy's Vice Admiral Sanjay Singh (retd) have been honoured.
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India responds to racist attacks against Indians in Ireland
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), when asked about incidents of racist attacks on Indians in Ireland, said, "We strongly condemn these acts." MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said India has "taken up the matter firmly with the authorities in Dublin" and New Delhi. "The Indian Embassy in Dublin is in touch with the victims," he added.
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), when asked about incidents of racist attacks on Indians in Ireland, said, "We strongly condemn these acts." MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said India has "taken up the matter firmly with the authorities in Dublin" and New Delhi. "The Indian Embassy in Dublin is in touch with the victims," he added.
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Rohith Krishna S becomes India's 89th chess Grandmaster
Rohith Krishna S has become India's 89th chess Grandmaster after securing his final GM norm at the Almaty Masters Qonaev Cup in Kazakhstan. He scored 6/9 in the event and crossed the 2500 Elo rating mark. Last month, Divya Deshmukh had become India's 88th Grandmaster after she won the FIDE Women's World Cup by defeating Koneru Humpy in the final.
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07:32 pm Thursday, 14 August, 2025
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Rohith Krishna S has become India's 89th chess Grandmaster after securing his final GM norm at the Almaty Masters Qonaev Cup in Kazakhstan. He scored 6/9 in the event and crossed the 2500 Elo rating mark. Last month, Divya Deshmukh had become India's 88th Grandmaster after she won the FIDE Women's World Cup by defeating Koneru Humpy in the final.
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Irfan Pathan reacts to claims of broadcasters' over-the-top support for Rohit Sharma
Cricketer-turned-commentator Irfan Pathan, who interviewed Rohit Sharma after he dropped himself from Sydney Test in January, addressed claims of broadcasters' over-the-top support for Rohit. "When someone comes to your channel, you won't misbehave with them...you'll behave politely," he said. "We were the ones who said he should fight, but his performance didn't warrant a place in XI," he added.
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Cricketer-turned-commentator Irfan Pathan, who interviewed Rohit Sharma after he dropped himself from Sydney Test in January, addressed claims of broadcasters' over-the-top support for Rohit. "When someone comes to your channel, you won't misbehave with them...you'll behave politely," he said. "We were the ones who said he should fight, but his performance didn't warrant a place in XI," he added.
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India tariff hike probably made Putin agree to hold talks: Trump
US President Donald Trump said his decision to hike tariffs on India to 50% as penalty for buying Russian oil, "probably" played a role in Russian President Vladimir Putin agreeing to meet him. "Certainly, when you lose your second largest customer and...probably going to lose your first largest customer, I think that probably has a role," Trump said.
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US President Donald Trump said his decision to hike tariffs on India to 50% as penalty for buying Russian oil, "probably" played a role in Russian President Vladimir Putin agreeing to meet him. "Certainly, when you lose your second largest customer and...probably going to lose your first largest customer, I think that probably has a role," Trump said.
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PM Modi hoists National Flag at Red Fort on Independence Day for 12th straight time
PM Narendra Modi today hoisted National Flag for the 12th straight time at the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day. Only former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru (17) and Indira Gandhi (16) have hoisted the National Flag at Red Fort on Independence Day more times than PM Modi. India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today.
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PM Narendra Modi today hoisted National Flag for the 12th straight time at the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day. Only former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru (17) and Indira Gandhi (16) have hoisted the National Flag at Red Fort on Independence Day more times than PM Modi. India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today.
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Sir Don Bradman averaged 101.39 before last Test, ended with 99.94 after getting out for 0
Legendary Australian batter Sir Donald Bradman had scored 6,996 Test runs at an average of 101.39 as he came out to bat for the last time on August 14, 1948. Bradman was bowled for a duck by a googly from England's Eric Hollies in his last innings and finished four short of 7,000 runs, with a record average of 99.94.
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Legendary Australian batter Sir Donald Bradman had scored 6,996 Test runs at an average of 101.39 as he came out to bat for the last time on August 14, 1948. Bradman was bowled for a duck by a googly from England's Eric Hollies in his last innings and finished four short of 7,000 runs, with a record average of 99.94.
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India won't tolerate nuclear threats from enemy anymore: PM Modi during I-Day speech
During his Independence Day speech from Red Fort on Friday, PM Narendra Modi said that India has decided that it will not tolerate nuclear threats from its enemy (Pakistan) anymore. "We won't fall for any blackmail," he said. "If our enemies persist in such attempts...our armed forces will respond, on their own terms...at a time of their choosing," he added.
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During his Independence Day speech from Red Fort on Friday, PM Narendra Modi said that India has decided that it will not tolerate nuclear threats from its enemy (Pakistan) anymore. "We won't fall for any blackmail," he said. "If our enemies persist in such attempts...our armed forces will respond, on their own terms...at a time of their choosing," he added.
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Pakistan still unable to sleep: PM Modi on Operation Sindoor
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi, while referring to Operation Sindoor, said, "Pakistan ki neend abhi bhi udi hui hai (Pakistan is still unable to sleep)." "We are not going to differentiate between terrorists and their enablers, promoters, financiers, and backers," he further said.
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Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi, while referring to Operation Sindoor, said, "Pakistan ki neend abhi bhi udi hui hai (Pakistan is still unable to sleep)." "We are not going to differentiate between terrorists and their enablers, promoters, financiers, and backers," he further said.
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