2nd cloudburst in J&K in 4 days, at least 4 killed
At least four people were killed and several others injured after a cloudburst struck the Ghati area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. This marks the second such incident in the Union Territory within four days. Earlier, at least 60 people lost their lives and dozens were injured when a massive cloudburst triggered a flash flood in Chashoti village.
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09:32 am Sunday, 17 August, 2025
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At least four people were killed and several others injured after a cloudburst struck the Ghati area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. This marks the second such incident in the Union Territory within four days. Earlier, at least 60 people lost their lives and dozens were injured when a massive cloudburst triggered a flash flood in Chashoti village.
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Which items may attract 5% GST under next-gen reforms?
According to a Financial Express report, products expected to shift to 5% bracket under the next-gen GST reforms include tooth powder, toothpaste, soaps and hair oil. Processed foods, snacks, frozen vegetables, condensed milk, mobiles, computers, pressure cookers, geysers, water filters, irons, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, glazed tiles and non-kerosene stoves will also likely shift to 5% bracket.
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10:14 am Sunday, 17 August, 2025
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According to a Financial Express report, products expected to shift to 5% bracket under the next-gen GST reforms include tooth powder, toothpaste, soaps and hair oil. Processed foods, snacks, frozen vegetables, condensed milk, mobiles, computers, pressure cookers, geysers, water filters, irons, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, glazed tiles and non-kerosene stoves will also likely shift to 5% bracket.
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Pics show bullet holes, shattered glass after firing at Elvish Yadav's house
Visuals on social media showed bullet holes and shattered glass at YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram home after a firing incident on Sunday. Police said three masked men opened fire around 5:30 am. His father, Ram Avtar Yadav, claimed 25-30 rounds were fired while the family was asleep. Notably, Elvish was not at home during the attack.
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10:24 am Sunday, 17 August, 2025
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Visuals on social media showed bullet holes and shattered glass at YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram home after a firing incident on Sunday. Police said three masked men opened fire around 5:30 am. His father, Ram Avtar Yadav, claimed 25-30 rounds were fired while the family was asleep. Notably, Elvish was not at home during the attack.
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Trump seeks trilateral talks with Putin, Zelenskyy as early as August 22: Reports
US President Donald Trump told European leaders he plans to hold trilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as early as August 22, reports said. Trump, who met Putin on August 15 will meet Zelenskyy in Washington, DC, on August 18. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said trilateral summit is expected after Trump and Zelenskyy’s talks.
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11:23 am Sunday, 17 August, 2025
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US President Donald Trump told European leaders he plans to hold trilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as early as August 22, reports said. Trump, who met Putin on August 15 will meet Zelenskyy in Washington, DC, on August 18. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said trilateral summit is expected after Trump and Zelenskyy’s talks.
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UPI 3.0 to allow payments via smart devices like fridge, TV, washing machine
NPCI is developing UPI 3.0, an IoT-enabled upgrade that will allow automated payments through smart devices. Using internet-connected sensors and software, devices like fridges, TVs, cars, washing machines and smartwatches will be able to make payments without human intervention. The system will also let users automate recurring expenses, such as monthly subscriptions, directly from smart devices.
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12:18 pm Sunday, 17 August, 2025
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NPCI is developing UPI 3.0, an IoT-enabled upgrade that will allow automated payments through smart devices. Using internet-connected sensors and software, devices like fridges, TVs, cars, washing machines and smartwatches will be able to make payments without human intervention. The system will also let users automate recurring expenses, such as monthly subscriptions, directly from smart devices.
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BJP names CP Radhakrishnan as NDA candidate for Vice President
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been chosen as NDA's candidate for the Vice-Presidential election, BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda said on Sunday. Union Minister and HAM leader Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed his support for Radhakrishnan's candidacy. The election was necessitated by Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation from the post, due to health issues.
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08:21 pm Sunday, 17 August, 2025
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Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been chosen as NDA's candidate for the Vice-Presidential election, BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda said on Sunday. Union Minister and HAM leader Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed his support for Radhakrishnan's candidacy. The election was necessitated by Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation from the post, due to health issues.
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Give affidavit in 7 days or apologise to nation: Poll body to Rahul on vote theft claims
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' claim, saying Election Commission "won't sit quietly" while voters are "declared criminals". "Give affidavit or apologise to the nation, there's no third option," Kumar said. "If we don't get the affidavit in seven days, it means all these allegations are baseless," he added.
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05:16 pm Sunday, 17 August, 2025
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' claim, saying Election Commission "won't sit quietly" while voters are "declared criminals". "Give affidavit or apologise to the nation, there's no third option," Kumar said. "If we don't get the affidavit in seven days, it means all these allegations are baseless," he added.
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Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal unlikely to be picked in India's Asia Cup squad: Report
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are unlikely to be picked in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad, according to a Sportstar report. The selectors are likely to keep Gill and Jaiswal fresh for the red-ball assignments, the report added. Notably, Asia Cup final is on September 28 and the first Test against West Indies will begin on October 2 in Ahmedabad.
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07:56 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are unlikely to be picked in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad, according to a Sportstar report. The selectors are likely to keep Gill and Jaiswal fresh for the red-ball assignments, the report added. Notably, Asia Cup final is on September 28 and the first Test against West Indies will begin on October 2 in Ahmedabad.
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Zelenskyy can end war with Russia immediately if he wants to: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can end the war with Russia "almost immediately" if he wants to, or he can continue to fight. He said Ukraine won't have to join NATO and give up Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. He made the statement ahead of his meeting with European leaders and Zelenskyy.
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08:40 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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US President Donald Trump has said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can end the war with Russia "almost immediately" if he wants to, or he can continue to fight. He said Ukraine won't have to join NATO and give up Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. He made the statement ahead of his meeting with European leaders and Zelenskyy.
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Delhi Public School in Dwarka receives bomb threat, students evacuated
Delhi Public School (DPS) in Dwarka received a bomb threat call on Monday, leading to an immediate evacuation, ANI reported. Police teams, bomb disposal squads, and the Delhi Fire Service immediately reached the school premises and asked the parents to pick up their children. Search operations are currently underway as officials continue to inspect the area for any potential threat.
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08:55 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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Delhi Public School (DPS) in Dwarka received a bomb threat call on Monday, leading to an immediate evacuation, ANI reported. Police teams, bomb disposal squads, and the Delhi Fire Service immediately reached the school premises and asked the parents to pick up their children. Search operations are currently underway as officials continue to inspect the area for any potential threat.
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It was very hard for Putin to come to US: Trump
US President Donald Trump criticised Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin got "everything that he wanted" when he came to Alaska last week. "Murphy is a lightweight who thinks it made the Russian President look good in coming to America. Actually, it was very hard for President Putin to do so," Trump said.
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09:09 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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US President Donald Trump criticised Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin got "everything that he wanted" when he came to Alaska last week. "Murphy is a lightweight who thinks it made the Russian President look good in coming to America. Actually, it was very hard for President Putin to do so," Trump said.
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Trump's aide explains why China was spared from sanctions for buying Russian oil
Regarding the issue of imposing sanctions on China for purchasing Russian oil, US President Donald Trump's aide, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stated that Beijing refines oil it buys and sells it in Europe. "Anyone who's buying that oil would be paying more for it," Rubio explained. Trump imposed 25% extra tariffs on India due to its Russian oil purchase.
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09:29 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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Regarding the issue of imposing sanctions on China for purchasing Russian oil, US President Donald Trump's aide, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stated that Beijing refines oil it buys and sells it in Europe. "Anyone who's buying that oil would be paying more for it," Rubio explained. Trump imposed 25% extra tariffs on India due to its Russian oil purchase.
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Nike rejects man who applied for CEO's role; returns with offer & says 'Flights are booked'
UK-based entrepreneur Sam Byrne cold-applied for role of Nike CEO and was rejected, with the company saying several sections of his application raised concerns with its executive team. As Byrne's post on the rejection gained traction online, Nike replied again, offering a six-month internship within its marketing team. "Flights are booked. Your desk is ready. Bring your ideas," Nike said.
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09:27 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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UK-based entrepreneur Sam Byrne cold-applied for role of Nike CEO and was rejected, with the company saying several sections of his application raised concerns with its executive team. As Byrne's post on the rejection gained traction online, Nike replied again, offering a six-month internship within its marketing team. "Flights are booked. Your desk is ready. Bring your ideas," Nike said.
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Sensex jumps 1,100 points in early trade after PM Modi's GST reforms remark
Benchmark index Sensex rose over 1,100 points in early trade on Monday, days after PM Narendra Modi announced that the government will reduce GST on multiple products. While Sensex hit a high of 81,744.27, Nifty rose over 1.54% to hit an intraday high of 25,012.35 in early trade. The top gainers were Maruti Suzuki India, Bajaj Finance and UltraTech Cement.
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09:53 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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Benchmark index Sensex rose over 1,100 points in early trade on Monday, days after PM Narendra Modi announced that the government will reduce GST on multiple products. While Sensex hit a high of 81,744.27, Nifty rose over 1.54% to hit an intraday high of 25,012.35 in early trade. The top gainers were Maruti Suzuki India, Bajaj Finance and UltraTech Cement.
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Singapore to treat vaping as a drug offence, may impose jail: PM
Singapore is planning to treat vaping as a drug abuse rather than tobacco use, with harsher penalties. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that vaping is an emerging public health threat. The stricter penalties could lead to jail sentences for those selling vapes mixed with harmful substances, PM Wong said, while adding that Singapore is ready to provide rehabilitation to addicts.
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09:53 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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Singapore is planning to treat vaping as a drug abuse rather than tobacco use, with harsher penalties. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that vaping is an emerging public health threat. The stricter penalties could lead to jail sentences for those selling vapes mixed with harmful substances, PM Wong said, while adding that Singapore is ready to provide rehabilitation to addicts.
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CCTV captures dogs chasing away black panther in Maha village
A rare sighting of a black panther in Satara's Bhilar village created panic after CCTV captured it attacking a dog tied on a porch around 1 am on Friday. The dog, along with another, fought back, forcing the predator to flee. While leopard attacks have occurred earlier, villagers say this is the first panther sighting and demand forest department's action.
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A rare sighting of a black panther in Satara's Bhilar village created panic after CCTV captured it attacking a dog tied on a porch around 1 am on Friday. The dog, along with another, fought back, forcing the predator to flee. While leopard attacks have occurred earlier, villagers say this is the first panther sighting and demand forest department's action.
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We keep an eye on India & Pak situation every single day: US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that the US "keeps an eye" on the situation between India and Pakistan "every single day". He went on to say ceasefires "can fall apart very quickly". "What we're aiming for is not some permanent ceasefire. What we're aiming for here is a peace deal," he said in context of Russia and Ukraine.
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10:19 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that the US "keeps an eye" on the situation between India and Pakistan "every single day". He went on to say ceasefires "can fall apart very quickly". "What we're aiming for is not some permanent ceasefire. What we're aiming for here is a peace deal," he said in context of Russia and Ukraine.
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Soldier’s death on casual leave service-linked: Punjab-Haryana HC
A soldier on casual leave remains on duty for all intents and purposes, making his death due to high fever during such period attributable to military service, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled. The ruling came as a Division Bench court dismissed a writ petition filed by the Union of India.
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A soldier on casual leave remains on duty for all intents and purposes, making his death due to high fever during such period attributable to military service, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled. The ruling came as a Division Bench court dismissed a writ petition filed by the Union of India.
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Fire breaks out in private bus on Pune-Bengaluru Highway
A private bus caught fire on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway near Narhe around 2 am on Monday. Alert passengers and the driver managed to evacuate in time, preventing casualties. Fire brigade teams from PMC and PMRDA rushed to the spot and doused the blaze. The incident caused a brief traffic jam. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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A private bus caught fire on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway near Narhe around 2 am on Monday. Alert passengers and the driver managed to evacuate in time, preventing casualties. Fire brigade teams from PMC and PMRDA rushed to the spot and doused the blaze. The incident caused a brief traffic jam. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Army jawan tied to pole, beaten up by toll plaza staff for objecting to long queue in UP
An Army jawan, Kapil Kavad, was tied to a pole and assaulted by toll booth staff in UP's Meerut after he objected to the long queue, police said. Kavad was returning to Delhi to join his duty in Srinagar, police added. A video shows several men beating the jawan with sticks. Police said four people have been arrested.
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10:49 am Monday, 18 August, 2025
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An Army jawan, Kapil Kavad, was tied to a pole and assaulted by toll booth staff in UP's Meerut after he objected to the long queue, police said. Kavad was returning to Delhi to join his duty in Srinagar, police added. A video shows several men beating the jawan with sticks. Police said four people have been arrested.
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