India welcomed the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska as a step toward ending the Ukraine war, even as the talks concluded without a breakthrough. Meanwhile, Northern Pakistan has been devastated by flash floods that killed at least 344 people in 48 hours, with the toll expected to rise. The Election Commission announced a press conference on August 17 that may address the Bihar voter roll controversy and preparations for the vice-presidential election, while Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi is set to visit New Delhi for boundary talks with NSA Ajit Doval.
India welcomes US-Russia Dialogue in Alaska, urges swift resolution to Ukraine conflict
The ministry of external affairs welcomed the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, calling it a step toward ending the Ukraine war. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "India welcomes the Summit meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The world wants to see an early end to the conflict.” Read full story
'Doomsday': Flash floods kill 344 in Northern Pakistan, toll likely to rise
Northern Pakistan has been ravaged by relentless monsoon rains, with flash floods sweeping away homes, roads, and entire villages. In just 48 hours, at least 344 people have lost their lives and over 120 have been injured. Officials warned the toll could rise as many remain missing and rescuers struggle to access cut-off areas. Read full story
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit India for boundary talks with NSA Doval
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India on Monday for talks with national security advisor Ajit Doval under the Special Representatives mechanism on the boundary issue. He will also hold bilateral discussions with external affairs minister S Jaishankar. Read full story
Election Commission announces August 17 presser; may address Bihar SIR and VP polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a press conference on Sunday in New Delhi amid the intensifying row over Bihar’s voter list revision, Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of “vote theft,” and the upcoming vice-presidential election. The briefing is seen as significant, with speculation that it could address the Bihar voter roll controversy or outline preparations for the vice-presidential poll. Read full story
'No deal until there is a deal': Trump–Putin Alaska Summit ends without breakthrough
The Alaska meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a concrete outcome, despite nearly three hours of talks. While Putin claimed an agreement had been reached, Trump insisted there was “no deal until there is a deal," adding that he would brief European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Read full story
India welcomes US-Russia Dialogue in Alaska, urges swift resolution to Ukraine conflict
The ministry of external affairs welcomed the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, calling it a step toward ending the Ukraine war. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "India welcomes the Summit meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The world wants to see an early end to the conflict.” Read full story
'Doomsday': Flash floods kill 344 in Northern Pakistan, toll likely to rise
Northern Pakistan has been ravaged by relentless monsoon rains, with flash floods sweeping away homes, roads, and entire villages. In just 48 hours, at least 344 people have lost their lives and over 120 have been injured. Officials warned the toll could rise as many remain missing and rescuers struggle to access cut-off areas. Read full story
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit India for boundary talks with NSA Doval
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India on Monday for talks with national security advisor Ajit Doval under the Special Representatives mechanism on the boundary issue. He will also hold bilateral discussions with external affairs minister S Jaishankar. Read full story
Election Commission announces August 17 presser; may address Bihar SIR and VP polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a press conference on Sunday in New Delhi amid the intensifying row over Bihar’s voter list revision, Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of “vote theft,” and the upcoming vice-presidential election. The briefing is seen as significant, with speculation that it could address the Bihar voter roll controversy or outline preparations for the vice-presidential poll. Read full story
'No deal until there is a deal': Trump–Putin Alaska Summit ends without breakthrough
The Alaska meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a concrete outcome, despite nearly three hours of talks. While Putin claimed an agreement had been reached, Trump insisted there was “no deal until there is a deal," adding that he would brief European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Read full story
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