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Trump Cites India's Voter ID System as Model for SAVE America Act Push
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Trump Cites India's Voter ID System as Model for SAVE America Act Push

Donald Trump praises India's electoral model, citing its robust voter identification system to push the US Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 19, 2026
India Vows Uncompromising Stance as Proceedings Begin Against 26/11 Masterminds
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Vows Uncompromising Stance as Proceedings Begin Against 26/11 Masterminds

India reiterates its absolute commitment to countering terrorism as legal proceedings unfold against 26/11 Mumbai attack architects Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 19, 2026
Piyush Goyal Begins Singapore Visit Ahead of Key Talks
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Piyush Goyal Begins Singapore Visit Ahead of Key Talks

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal starts his Singapore visit with a 70-member business delegation, preceding crucial ministerial talks on trade and investment.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 19, 2026
US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Trump Rules Out Talks and Claims Hormuz
IRAN-US CONFLICT

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Trump Rules Out Talks and Claims Hormuz

US-Iran tensions escalate as President Donald Trump states no talks are planned, sharing a map designating the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory amid regional trade halts.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 19, 2026
India Leads 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Leads 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi

India hosts the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, leveraging its 2026 chairship to spearhead climate resilience and sustainable development.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 18, 2026
Supreme Court Sets One-Year Deadline for Probes Into Poll-Related Black Money
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court Sets One-Year Deadline for Probes Into Poll-Related Black Money

The Supreme Court mandates a one-year probe deadline for poll-related black money cases and orders special courts for speedy trials to protect democracy.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 18, 2026
Iran Shifts to Offensive Posture as US Truce Expires
IRAN-US CONFLICT

Iran Shifts to Offensive Posture as US Truce Expires

Iran signals a move toward a 'fully offensive' posture as its agreement with the US expires, raising escalation fears.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 18, 2026
Kushner’s Gaza Peace Mission Concludes Without Breakthrough
WEST ASIA CONFLICT

Kushner’s Gaza Peace Mission Concludes Without Breakthrough

Jared Kushner's recent diplomatic push involving Israel and Hamas has concluded without a breakthrough on implementing the US plan to end the Gaza war.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 18, 2026
India Unveils Guide to Grasslands and Open Ecosystems at UN Event
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Unveils Guide to Grasslands and Open Ecosystems at UN Event

India launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems at a UNCCD event in Mongolia, emphasizing global conservation efforts.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 18, 2026
BJP Announces Major Organizational Reshuffle and New State In-Charges
POLITICS

BJP Announces Major Organizational Reshuffle and New State In-Charges

The BJP has announced a major leadership reshuffle ahead of key elections, appointing new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 18, 2026
Amit Shah and Sonia Gandhi Clash Over Vande Mataram Row
POLITICS

Amit Shah and Sonia Gandhi Clash Over Vande Mataram Row

Political tensions spike in India as Amit Shah demands an apology from Sonia Gandhi over the Vande Mataram controversy, prompting strong BJP legal moves.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 17, 2026
Russian Missile Strike Hits Lakshmi Mittal’s Ukraine Plant, Killing Two
RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT

Russian Missile Strike Hits Lakshmi Mittal’s Ukraine Plant, Killing Two

A Russian missile strike hit ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulting in two deaths, injuries, and halted operations.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 17, 2026