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 1.US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening "severe consequences" if Moscow obstructs peace in Ukraine.Speaking on Wednesday, Trump hinted that punitive measures -- possibly economic sanctions -- could follow if their scheduled meeting in Alaska on Friday fails to produce results. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/us-news/story/donald-trump-warns-russia-severe-consequences-putin-refuses-ukraine-peace-deal-glbs-2770930-2025-08-14 2.The Central government on Wednesday announced “Naya Bharat" as the theme for the upcoming 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 15.The theme reflects India’s ambition to build a prosperous, secure, and self-reliant nation as it moves toward the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, an official statement said. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/79th-independence-day-celebrations-naya-bharat-theme-reflects-india-s-ambition-to-build-a-prosperous-secure-and-sel-11755104922943.ht...

 1.A day after announcing a "criminal emergency" in Washington, US President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops and assumed control over the US capital.Approximately 800 National Guard members began arriving in the city on Tuesday following a White House directive that placed the city’s police department under federal authority. Under the law, Trump is permitted to oversee the DC police for up to 30 days, AP reported. https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/national-guard-takes-control-of-washington-dc-as-trump-tightens-grip-on-law-enforcement-11755043658758.html 2.The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has approved a proposed rule that could change how H-1B visas are given to specialty occupation workers. According to a Bloomberg report, the approval hints that the rule could be made public soon. As per the report, OIRA cleared the rule on August 8, 2025. Currently, the H-1B visa program is heavily used by the tech industry, allowing 85,...

 1.Kazakhstan's First Deputy Minister of Defence— Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lt Gen Sultan Kamaletdinov, held separate meetings with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday about advancing bilateral cooperation and expanding military-to-military ties. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-kazakhstan-discuss-ways-to-boost-defence-cooperation-military-ties/article69922653.ece 2.British authorities arrested almost one in five people they checked in a week-long crackdown on migrants working illegally as delivery riders last month, the government's interior ministry said on Saturday.Immigration enforcement officers stopped and questioned 1,780 individuals between July 20 and 27 and 280 people were arrested, the interior ministry said, adding asylum support was being reviewed for 53 of those detained. https://www.livemint.com/news/world/uk-arrests-280-in-crackdown-on-illegal-delivery-riders-11754694152780.html 3...

 1.US President Donald Trump is expected to activate hundreds of National Guard troops for Washington, DC, Reuters reported on Monday, citing official, who said that the final numbers as well as what role they could play are still being decided. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trump-expected-to-deploy-hundreds-of-national-guard-troops-in-washington-report-101754874854686.html 2.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won backing from Europe and NATO on Sunday as he rallied diplomatic support ahead of a Russia-US summit this week where Kyiv fears Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may try to dictate terms for ending the 3-1/2-year war. https://indianexpress.com/article/world/zelenskyy-wins-eu-nato-backing-as-he-seeks-place-at-table-with-trump-and-putin-10181620/ 3.After marking a humble beginning in the Indian space programme with a tiny rocket supplied by the United States, ISRO would launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the US in the next couple of mon...

 1.US President Donald Trump has slapped an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, bringing the total levy to 50%—the highest among America’s major trading partners. The White House cited India’s continued import of oil from the Russian Federation as the primary reason behind the move. https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-now-faces-highest-us-tariff-along-with-brazil-at-50-per-cent-how-tariffs-compare-china-pakistan-trump-11754499957706.html 2.In a landmark move to deepen ties and promote tourism, India and the Philippines have announced a series of travel-friendly initiatives, including visa-free entry for Indian tourists to the Philippines and free e-visas for Filipino travellers to India. The two countries also plan to launch direct flights between Delhi and Manila, further cementing their diplomatic and economic partnership. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/news/indiaphilippines-travel-to-get-a-major-boost-with-visa-free-entry/articleshow/123142499.cms ...

 1.India and Russia on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to boost bilateral defence cooperation during a meeting between Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-russia-reaffirm-commitment-to-enhance-defence-cooperation-101754444021603.html 2.US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to India citing the United States doing trade with Russia and yet criticising New Delhi for doing business with Russia. "I don't know anything about it, I'd have to check, but we'll get back to you on that," he said in reply to a reporter's question. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/donald-trump-reacts-india-citing-us-trade-with-russia-amid-tariffs-threat-101754438540085.htm 3.A devastating cloudburst hit Uttarakhand’s Dharali village, washing away buildings, homes, hotels, trees, vehicles and more.According to Associated Press, at least four people are dead, an...