President Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's commitment to peace following a briefing from President Trump on his Alaska meeting with President Putin. Zelenskyy expressed support for a trilateral meeting involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia, and he is scheduled to meet with Trump in Washington D.C. to discuss ending the conflict. He also emphasized the importance of European involvement and security guarantees.
Related news
Tragedy struck in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district as a CRPF vehicle accident near Kandva claimed the lives of three personnel and injured twelve others. Following the incident in the Basantgarh area, police initiated a rescue operation, promptly transferring the injured to a nearby hospital.
The Election Commission has delisted 334 registered unrecognised political parties for violating registration guidelines and statutory obligations. This action reduces the total number of such parties to 2,520. These delisted parties will lose income-tax concessions. The decision follows verification inquiries prompted by parties not contesting elections for six years. Parties can appeal the delisting within 30 days.
Jain monk Muni Nileshchandra Vijay is threatening a hunger strike starting August 13 over the closure of Dadar Kabutarkhana, a traditional pigeon-feeding site. The BMC closed the area citing health concerns, leading to clashes. Vijay alleges political motivation and vows defiance, even against court orders, claiming widespread Jain support.
Jerdaine Foster, 32, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student in Niagara Falls. Randhawa, an innocent bystander, was struck by a stray bullet while returning from the gym. The shooting, involving multiple individuals and vehicles, is connected to another similar case, offering some relief to the affected communities.
Monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused widespread devastation, claiming at least 117 lives in the last 24 hours alone. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is the worst hit, with flash floods sweeping away homes and leaving many stranded. The meteorological department has issued warnings for further heavy rainfall.
Dewald Brevis, the Chennai Super Kings batsman, exploded with an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls against Australia in the second T20I at Marrara Cricket Ground. His record-breaking innings, featuring 12 fours and eight sixes, propelled South Africa to their highest T20I total against Australia, 218 for seven. Brevis's century, reached in just 41 balls, is the second-fastest for South Africa.
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has resigned, prompting a significant restructuring as the platform integrates into Microsoft's CoreAI team under Jay Parikh. Dohmke, who is departing to found a new venture, will remain until the end of 2025 to aid in the transition. GitHub Copilot, boasting over 20 million users, will be a key component of Microsoft's AI strategy.
Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district have severely disrupted connectivity, particularly along the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway. Heavy rainfall across the state has resulted in numerous road closures, power outages, and water supply disruptions, with Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur being the most affected.
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.
The Rajasthan High Court has supported a visually impaired MBBS student's plea to continue her studies, emphasizing that vision extends beyond eyesight. The court has instructed medical authorities to form an expert panel to evaluate Ankita Singodia's capabilities and suggest ways to help her finish the course after she lost her vision in an accident.