Donald Trump announced he will meet with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, expressing confidence he'll quickly determine if a peace deal with Ukraine is possible. Trump aims for a ceasefire and plans to engage Putin, followed by discussions with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders. He criticised Zelenskyy's stance on territorial concessions, suggesting potential land swaps.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat voiced concerns about the increasing commercialization of healthcare and education, noting their reduced accessibility for the common person. He emphasized the need for affordable and easily accessible medical care, highlighting the limited availability of good cancer treatment in India. Bhagwat also advocated for personalized treatment approaches, recognizing the limitations of uniformly applying Western medical research.
Sanju Samson's career, marked by pivotal support from figures like Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir, reached new heights in 2024 with three T20I centuries. Despite his international success, his IPL future with Rajasthan Royals is uncertain. Differences have led Samson to request a trade, but the Royals control his fate.
Mohammed Siraj's match-winning performances in England, where he took 23 wickets in the series, earned him high praise from Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar lauded Siraj's relentless attitude and intensity, stating that even Joe Root wouldn't enjoy facing him. Siraj responded with gratitude. Shubman Gill also praised Siraj's unwavering spirit, highlighting his crucial role in India's thrilling series-levelling victory.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district discovered a terrorist hideout during a surveillance operation in the forests of Berighouth-Dugadda, Chatroo. The operation, conducted ahead of Independence Day, led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and binoculars.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has unveiled the state's new education policy, crafted in response to the Centre's National Education Policy (NEP). The state government strongly opposes the NEP, viewing it as a Hindi imposition and against social justice.
With just days until its release, 'War 2', part of the YRF Spy Universe starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is generating significant pre-sales. The film has already sold over 1.26 lakh tickets, with advance sales reaching approximately Rs 4.1 crore, expected to rise further.
Bengaluru's tech sector faces increased traffic congestion on Outer Ring Road, worsened by job insecurity and fear of layoffs. Employees are prioritizing office presence, leading to a 20-45% rise in vehicular flow at tech parks. Traffic police propose work-from-home on Wednesdays, while commuters emphasize the need for improved infrastructure to alleviate the gridlock.
Mohammed Siraj's sensational bowling performance led India to a thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, drawing the series 2-2. Siraj's nine wickets in the match, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the second innings, turned the tide as England were close to winning on the final day.
Lovlina Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, has accused BFI's Col Arun Malik (Retd) of disrespectful and gender-discriminatory behavior, leaving her deeply hurt. Malik has denied the allegations, stating the call in question was professional and addressed her concerns according to BFI policies.