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 1.India's foreign ministry said peace along its disputed border with China is critical to ties between the Asian ‌neighbours, amid reports of renewed military tensions between the two countries' troops in a remote corner of the Himalayas.New Delhi's comment is its second in less than a week and comes as the Asian giants seek to mend ties following deadly clashes in 2020. It also comes ahead of a summit of BRICS countries in New Delhi from September 12 to 13 that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/india-says-border-peace-critical-ties-with-china-amid-reports-military-tensions-2026-08-12/ 2.The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026, seeking to change the state's name to Keralam, was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. On Day 18 of the monsoon session of the Parliament, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 11 am on Thursday minutes after proceedings resumed at 3 pm amid Opposition protest and sloganeering over a discuss...

 1.US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have a “very good working relationship” and will resolve differences over Washington’s threatened tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro said on Tuesday. Navarro’s comments came days after the US Senate passed a bipartisan bill that could allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major purchasers of Russian oil and gas including India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/trump-modi-have-very-good-ties-will-resolve-russian-oil-tariff-row-us-official/articleshow/133167210.cms 2.President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave assent to the Vande Mataram Bill, granting the National Song the same legal protection as the national anthem. The Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, last month, amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The legislation seeks to give Vande Mataram...

 1.At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.The magnitude 7.4 quake struck at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) at a depth of 103km (64 miles) in Chocó province, the country's geological service said. It was felt across an enormous area, stretching for hundreds of miles across western Colombia. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20e360lx0vo 2.Away from the frenzied social media narratives and peaked emotions, India and Bangladesh are quietly working behind the scenes to normalise relations between the two countries, ThePrint has learnt. Government sources said that India’s High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, a political appointee, calling on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday is a reflection of what is actually happening on the ground. https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-bangladesh-ties-may-be-moving-towa...

 1.The US Senate on Friday passed legislation that would give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that are major buyers of Russian oil and gas, putting India among those at risk of fresh trade penalties.The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed 86-11 and now heads to the House of Representatives. The tariffs would not take effect automatically. https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-senate-russia-sanctions-bill-100-percent-tariff-india-china-10823146/  2.Russia has proposed exploring a railway route that could eventually connect the country to the Indian Ocean and provide access to India.The idea was shared by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin in an interview with TASS. He said Russia should look at alternative routes to reduce risks linked to important maritime routes, including the Bosphorus and the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.ndtv.com/travel/russia-proposes-new-rail-corridor-that...

 1.Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she will return to her country after two years in exile in India, despite facing the death penalty.The 78-year-old, who was dramatically ousted following a brutal crackdown on protesters in 2024, made the announcement on Wednesday via video link at an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) of South ‌Asia, alongside her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and other Awami League leaders, including former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel. https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/sheikh-hasina-vows-return-to-bangladesh-in-december-says-shes-ready-to-face-arrest-or-death-sentence/cid/2173543 2.Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday declared support for protesting students in Jharkhand, stating that the youth movement will go to Ranchi to stand with the agitation.Dipke, who led a CJP’s core team meeting in his hometown Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra, said that the CJP will operat...

 1.Assam continued to grapple with the aftermath of devastating floods on Sunday, with the death toll remaining at 82 and nearly 1.78 lakh people still affected across seven districts. Although floodwaters have begun to recede in some areas, thousands remain displaced, agricultural land is submerged, and the state government has intensified relief, rehabilitation and long-term mitigation efforts. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/assam-floods-82-dead-1-78-lakh-affected-as-relief-efforts-intensify-key-points/articleshow/132808195.cms 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 2, 2026) laid out a national vision for building a drug-free youth population as the foundation of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India). Stressing the need for sustained action and community participation to combat drug abuse, he said today’s youth would eventually enjoy the fruits of a developed India. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-launches-nasha-mukt-yuva-abhiyan-says-drug-free-you...