In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, Had a good conversation with President Lula. Thanked him for making my visit to Brazil memorable and meaningful. We are committed to deepening our Strategic Partnership including in trade, energy, tech, defence, health and more. A strong, people-centric partnership between Global South nations benefits everyone

The decision was confirmed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who stated that the NDA leaders unanimously agreed to entrust the selection to PM Modi and Nadda. Notably, both are Leaders of the House in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

NSA Ajit Doval said that during his meetings in Moscow the dates for Putin`s visit to India are being worked out. No specific date or time has been indicated by the NSA in his engagements, according to sources

The water level was recorded at 204.88 metres at 8 am on Thursday, crossing the warning level of 204.50 metres. Since then, the water level has been increasing, the officials said

On November 26, 2008, a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists went on a rampage, carrying out attacks on a railway station, two luxury hotels, and a Jewish centre, sneaking into India`s financial capital through the sea route

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah called US President Trump`s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods economic blackmail and blamed PM Modi for prioritising PR over real diplomacy. Backing Rahul Gandhi`s stance, he said Indias sovereignty is under attack due to poor strategic handling of international relations.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, along with other Opposition MPs, joined the protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the arrest of labourers in BJP-ruled states outside Parliament

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah called US President Trump`s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods economic blackmail and blamed PM Modi for prioritising PR over real diplomacy. Backing Rahul Gandhi`s stance, he said Indias sovereignty is under attack due to poor strategic handling of international relations.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhis claim that the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls were stolen. Fadnavis mocked Gandhi, saying he should get his brain checked after the Congress leader accused the Election Commission of colluding with BJP to manipulate the voter list.

Addressing the issue, PM Modi acknowledged that standing up for local communities might come at a cost, but declared he is prepared to `pay the price` in order to safeguard their livelihoods

The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka has asked Rahul Gandhi to submit names and a signed declaration regarding his voter fraud allegations. This comes after Gandhi claimed over 1 lakh fake or misused votes in a Karnataka constituency, citing duplicates, fake addresses, and invalid forms.

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is expected to visit the US this week for high-level consultations amid global trade tensions. This marks his second trip following Gen. Kurillas Pakistan visit. While no official word has been given, speculation grows over renewed US-Pakistan cooperation on trade and counterterrorism.

Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol in a written response in the Lok Sabha stated that the sole purpose of investigating any accident or incident is to prevent future occurrences, rather than to assign blame or liability

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday following repeated Opposition protests demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Despite chaos in the House, the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, was passed by voice vote before the final adjournment.

Dhami also stopped by a hospital in Uttarkashi to check on those injured in the recent natural calamity. He interacted with the patients and instructed medical staff to ensure proper treatment for everyone affected

CPI leader, Sandosh Kumar alleged that India is consistently being insulted by the Trump administration, and criticised the Indian leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Several benches of the top court have been critical of the alleged high-handedness of the probe agency, especially in cases involving Opposition leaders in money laundering cases

The Leader of Opposition also said that anti-incumbency hit every party but the BJP retained power in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh

The Indian Army is conducting major rescue and relief operations in cloudburst-hit Dharali near Harsil, Uttarakhand. With over 225 personnel on the ground, helicopters, medics, and engineers are aiding in the evacuation of stranded civilians and soldiers. The region remains cut off due to severe landslides and road breaches.

Thackeray also criticized the poll panels move to not use VVPATs in the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra

Thackeray is in the national capital to attend the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc meeting on the invitation of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi

Barring limited discussions on Operation Sindoor in both the Houses of Parliament, the Monsoon Session has seen minimal legislative activity owing to frequent adjournments

The mishap took place around 10:30 am in the Kadwa area when the CRPF personnel were returning in a bunker vehicle following an operation from Basant Garh

He formerly represented the Kannad constituency in the Maharashtra legislative assembly. He had been a member of the Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and Shiv Swarajya Paksha at various times

Thackeray further criticised the government`s handling of foreign relations and national security, stating that the country needs strong leadership across key ministries

The NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) has now made it, clear that they will not accept an election process that lacks transparency. The party is expected to intensify its campaign for the use of ballot papers if the State Election Commission does not reverse its decision regarding VVPATs

As per preliminary information, the six minors, in the age group of 12 to 16 years, were sitting on a roadside in Katli village, located 12 km from the district headquarters, when a truck hit them, a senior police official said

Some of the Opposition members requested the Chair to at least announce the subject of their adjournment notices

Initially Speaker Om Birla tried to continue the business of the House - `Question Hour`, by allowing members to ask questions related to the Smart City Mission

Chief Minister directed the Education Department to prioritize domicile candidates in the upcoming teacher recruitment drives

The statement came a day after Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, even as the two nations discuss a bilateral trade deal. The trade deal has been struck over the US demand for greater access to India`s agricultural and dairy market

News of a potential meeting, which was first reported by The New York Times, came hours after Trump`s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow on Wednesday

The injured were treated and then moved to Winn Army Community Hospital, base officials said in a Facebook post, adding there`s no threat to the community

As part of the Apple announcement, the investments will be about bringing more of its supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the United States as part of an initiative called the American Manufacturing Programme, but it is not a full commitment to build its popular iPhone device domestically

The Republican president said companies that make computer chips in the US would be spared the import tax. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage of computer chips increased the price of autos and contributed to higher inflation.

But even as he promoted Vance, Trump also made sure to mention Secretary of State Marco Rubio, telling reporters at the White House on Tuesday that his administration`s top diplomat is somebody that maybe would get together with J D in some form on a future political ticket

According to the notification, August 21 is the last date for filing nominations, while the documents will be scrutinised on August 22; August 25 is the last date to withdraw from the electoral battle

At Houston`s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), where United operates a key hub, long lines and frustrated passengers filled terminals. The airline traced the outage to failures in its dispatch and fuelling systems

In the crucial final Test, Karun Nairs gritty 57, Sai Sudharsans valuable 38, Akash Deeps fighting 66 as nightwatchman, Ravindra Jadejas vital 53 and Washington Sundars 26 with the tail all of it was pure gold

The Israeli Air Force killed a Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanons Beqaa Valley in an overnight airstrike, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Wednesday morning

Chikungunya is spread by mosquitoes and causes fever and joint pain, similar to dengue fever, with the young, older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions most at risk

The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, destroyed the city, killing 1,40,000 people. A second bomb dropped three days later on Nagasaki killed 70,000 more

The Opposition on Wednesday continued their protest both inside the House and outside the Parliament building demanding a discussion on the matter

The Telangana Assembly passed the two bills in March to enhance reservation for the OBC to 42 per cent in education, employment and local bodies

In 1972, it was Australia who made it 2-2, while on Monday it was India who denied England a series win; the other commonality being the sheer determination displayed by both visiting teams

According to 2024 data from the National TB Elimination Programme, India recorded 26.07 lakh TB cases, the highest ever. Though TB incidence has dropped by 17.7 per cent since 2015 and TB-related deaths by 21.4 per cent, the rise in non-lung TB cases signals the need for heightened awareness

Ministers Edward Omane Boamah and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the dead, officials said, adding that a chopper carrying three crew and five passengers dropped off the radar after taking off from Accra

All Soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment, said a post by the official Facebook page of the base

During his visit to New Delhi on Wednesday, Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde stated that Shiv Sena remains one of the oldest and most trusted allies of the NDA

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests. We reiterate that these actions are unfair, unjustified and unreasonable