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4.The MoTof Saudi Arabia has made it clear: arriving late doesn’t buy you extra time in your hotel room.

 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.html

3.Parliament on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) passed a new Income Tax Bill to replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961, that will come into force from April 1, 2026. Piloting the Income Tax Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it did not impose any new tax rate and only simplified the language, which was required for understanding the complex Income Tax laws.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/parliament-passes-new-income-tax-bill-to-replace-six-decade-old-law/article69926051.ece

4.The Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia has made it clear: arriving late doesn’t buy you extra time in your hotel room. The check-out time listed in your booking still stands, no matter what time you drag your suitcase through the lobby in Saudi Hotels. This clarification comes after a wave of online chatter about delayed check-ins and whether guests should expect their stay to stretch accordingly.

https://curlytales.com/middle-east/ct-originals-uae/hotels-resorts-ct-originals-uae/no-late-check-out-saudi-tourism-confirms-hotels-will-stick-to-20-hour-fixed-stay-despite-late-arrivals/

5.Blenders Pride Four Elements – the latest innovation from the house of Seagram’s Blenders Pride has been awarded with Silver Medal in the Best Blended Indian Whisky category at the prestigious 2025 International Whisky Competition (IWC). This proud and significant milestone marks a testament to the brand’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship and innovation in the premium blended whisky space.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/fb/blenders-pride-four-elements-earns-global-acclaim-with-silver-medal-for-craftsmanship-and-innovation

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