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The United States Embassy in New Delhi has firmly dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s allegation that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) directed $21 million toward voter turnout activities in India. In its official communication with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Embassy stated clearly that USAID had never received nor released such funds during fiscal years 2014 to 2024. It also stressed that the agency did not carry out any voter-related programs in India during this period.

“The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.” —Sun Tzu, Art of War

  India today finds itself at a decisive turning point. Its rapid GDP growth has positioned it as the fastest-growing large economy in the world, offering the promise of becoming a new pillar in the global economic system. With international supply chains shifting, India is stepping in as a trusted partner for manufacturing, digital technology, and consumer markets. The world now looks at India not as a follower, but as a country with the potential to become the third-largest economy globally.

Ahmedabad witnessed a shocking incident on Tuesday (August 19) that left the entire city disturbed. A 15-year-old Class 10 student of Seventh Day School in Khokhra was stabbed by another student after a quarrel that was linked to a week-old dispute. The victim, a Sindhi Hindu boy, succumbed during treatment, leaving his family members in deep grief and anger.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday confirmed that it has taken strong disciplinary action against the toll collection agency operating at the Bhuni toll plaza in Meerut. The authority announced a fine of ₹20 lakh after an Army soldier was physically assaulted by toll booth staff at the location.

The Gauhati High Court last week delivered strong observations on the allotment of 3,000 bighas of land (roughly 4 square kilometres) in Assam’s Dima Hasao district to Mahabal Cement Private Limited for the establishment of a cement factory. The issue came up during the hearing of two petitions, one of which was filed by local residents alleging that they were being evicted from their land. The bench expressed serious disapproval over what it called an “extraordinary” allotment of land in a Sixth Schedule tribal area.

Independent India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, is often remembered not only for his leadership but also for the many blunders committed during his long tenure. These decisions, even decades later, continue to cast a shadow on India’s progress and security. Among them, one of the most debated mistakes was the signing of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in 1960, a treaty that surrendered India’s control over its own precious rivers.

The brutal murder of teacher Manisha in Loharu, Bhiwani, has sent shockwaves across Haryana. The horror of the case has been made worse by the failures of the police, leading to a series of disciplinary actions against senior and local officials. In this tragic case, the Superintendent of Police (SP) has been transferred, four personnel including a woman Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) have been suspended, and the Station House Officer (SHO) has been sent to the police lines. The family of the victim has openly accused the police of gross negligence and of ignoring their cries for help.

In Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district near Alwar, a shocking incident has emerged that mirrors the infamous Meerut drum murder case. Police have recovered the body of a man stuffed inside a blue drum placed on the rooftop of a house. According to a PTI report, the victim’s wife, their three children, and the landlord’s son have all gone missing.