In 2025, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska's location is significant due to its history and strategic importance. The summit aimed to address the war in Ukraine. Past US-Russia summits tackled nuclear arms and security. This meeting highlights ongoing challenges in diplomacy. It shows how nations negotiate and sometimes clash.
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An ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, under Operation Akhal, has resulted in the death of two soldiers, confirmed by the Army on Saturday. The operation, initiated on August 1, has also led to the killing of two unidentified terrorists.
During a Durand Cup match, East Bengal fans protested against the branding of Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language'. This followed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's strong condemnation of Delhi Police for using the term in an official letter.
In Delhi's Nizamuddin area, Asif, cousin of actress Huma Qureshi, was allegedly murdered after a parking dispute escalated. Reports indicate an argument arose when Asif asked neighbors to move their two-wheeler blocking his house entrance. The altercation turned violent, with neighbors allegedly attacking him with sharp weapons. Asif was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Amidst job displacement concerns due to AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai argues that technology historically creates more opportunities than it eliminates. He emphasizes the need for upskilling and reskilling initiatives to prepare the workforce for AI-driven roles. Pichai also calls for ethical AI regulations, highlighting the importance of human skills and collaboration with technology for economic growth.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi shared details about Operation Sindoor. It followed the Pahalgam attack. The government gave the army a free hand. Indian forces struck terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed the destruction of Pakistani assets. He credited the government's clear political will. The operation galvanised the nation.
Amid rising stray dog bites, the Supreme Court has ordered the removal of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters, banning their return to the streets. The order warns of strict action against obstruction. Globally, effective strategies include universal microchipping, large-scale CNVR/TNVR programs, rabies control, adoption pipelines, and abandonment enforcement.
Prime Minister Modi announced a 'high-powered demographic mission' to tackle infiltration and illegal immigration, citing threats to national security and demographic changes in border regions. He highlighted the issue of illegal immigrants impacting livelihoods and tribal lands.
Passengers traveling on the Lucknow-Barauni Express experienced discomfort due to poor AC cooling, leading to a surprising discovery. Railway technicians found 316 whisky bottles hidden in the AC duct of an AC-2 tier coach. A coach attendant was arrested for smuggling the liquor into Bihar, where prohibition laws have created a lucrative black market, concealing the bottles to avoid detection.