Congress Leaders' Absence at Independence Day Sparks Debate

Congress leaders' absence at Independence Day sparks debate; BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi

Shehzad Poonawalla did not mince words in his criticism, stating, "Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, boycotted the celebrations, proving that he is not just 'Modi Virodhi' but 'Desh Virodhi' and 'Sena Virodhi.' Today, 'Operation Sindoor' was honoured, and opposing the Sena seems to have become routine for the Congress." Aug 15, 2025
Darshan and Revanna Skip Independence Day in Jail

Darshan and Revanna skip Independence Day in jail

Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, has been serving time for over a year following his conviction in an obscene video and rape case. On August 1, a Special Court sentenced him to life imprisonment, a verdict that has been met with mixed reactions from the public and political circles. Aug 15, 2025
Russia and US agree for Trump-Putin meeting in coming days: Kremlin aide

Trump has slapped higher tariffs despite India buying more oil, gas from US

Official figures show that India's oil and gas imports from the US have jumped by as much as 51 per cent from January to June this year. The country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the US nearly doubled to $2.46 billion in the financial year 2024-25 from $1.41 billion in 2023-24. Aug 15, 2025
India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

In his address at an event here, Nageswaran said the consumption slowdown last year was largely due to tight credit and liquidity conditions, prompting the government to announce substantial middle-class tax cuts in the Union Budget. The Reserve Bank of India has also cut policy rates by 100 basis points and ensured a liquidity surplus to support growth, he added. Aug 13, 2025