Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (August 11, 2025) that Kyiv and Moscow will both have to cede land to end the war in Ukraine and talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week will instantly show whether the Kremlin leader is willing to make a deal. European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plan to speak with Mr. Trump this week ahead of his summit with Putin in Alaska on Friday (August 15, 2025), amid fears Washington may dictate unfavorable peace terms to Ukraine.

In call with Zelenskyy, PM Modi seeks ‘peaceful settlement’ of Ukraine-Russia conflict

Continuing international consultations on the crisis in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (August 11, 2025) spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The telephonic conversation, which came two days after Mr. Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saw him emphasising India’s call for a “peaceful settlement” of the conflict. “Prime Minister thanked President Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India’s steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace. Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to extend all possible support in this regard,” a statement from the government said.

‘Vote theft’ claim of Congress factually incorrect: Election Commission

The Election Commission on Monday (August 11, 2025) described as “factually incorrect” the claims of “vote theft” made by the Congress and party leader Rahul Gandhi during a protest march here .The poll body issued a “fact-check” on the claims made by the INDIA bloc.

U.S. designates Balochistan Liberation Army as Foreign Terrorist Organisation

The U.S. on Monday (August 11, 2025) designated Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation. BLA was designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in 2019 following several terrorist attacks. Since then, the group has claimed responsibility for several attacks, including by the Majeed Brigade, the State Department said in a statement.

Delhi HC asks Yasin Malik to respond to NIA’s plea for death penalty

The Delhi High Court on Monday (August 11, 2025) sought separatist leader Yasin Malik’s response on a plea filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case. A Bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Shalinder Kaur granted four weeks to Malik to file his response to the NIA’s petition while posting the hearing for November 10.

Supreme Court orders Delhi and NCR authorities to leash stray dogs, never let them back into public spaces

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 11, 2025) directed the Delhi government and local bodies to immediately capture stray dogs, detain them in pounds created across the national capital territory and never let them loose back into public spaces. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan said anyone trying to resist stray canines from being picked or rounded up would face contempt action from the Supreme Court.

Sun TV share dispute: ‘Dayanidhi Maran’s legal notice against brother Kalanithi withdrawn, issues resolved’

Sun TV Network Limited, on Monday (August 11, 2025), said the legal notice issued against its promoter Kalanithi Maran has been unconditionally and irrevocably withdrawn by a family member (younger brother, DMK MP and former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran) and the issues have been resolved. In June, Dayanidhi Maran had sent a legal notice to Kalanithi Maran, chairman of Sun TV Network, his wife Kavery Kalanithi and six others raising dispute in share transactions which took place in 2003, reflecting a family dispute between the brothers. In response, Sun TV had denied the allegations made in the notice.

Myanmar ethnic group vows to block elections in its enclave

One of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic groups pledged on Monday to block elections in areas it controls, rejecting polls the military junta has touted as a way of ending the nation’s civil war. The Arakan Army (AA) has emerged as a key challenger to Myanmar’s ruling generals since a 2021 military coup sparked war and today controls nearly all of western Rakhine State. In addition to the AA, the military is battling an array of other ethnic armies that have long resisted central rule and have been joined on the frontlines by new pro-democracy guerrilla units.

Dharali flash floods: 43 missing, 1,308 rescued, says Uttarakhand govt.  

Seven days after flash floods hit Dharali village of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, the district administration issued a list of 43 persons missing from the spot along with 1,308 people rescued since August 5. Commissioner of the Garhwal region, Vinay Shankar Pandey said that so far, 43 people were reported missing in this disaster. The body of Akash Panwar, a youth from Dharali village, had been recovered. Financial assistance had been provided to the family of the deceased youth, he said.

Security upgraded for Tejashwi, Samrat and others ahead of Bihar polls

Ahead of the assembly election, the Bihar government has upgraded the security cover of six leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav. The Home Department (Special Branch) issued the notification on August 9, however it was shared to the media on Monday (August 11, 2025). Special Secretary of Home Department K. Suhita Anupam has written a letter to the Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) to make the arrangement for security after the decision was taken in the meeting of the State Security Committee on August 1, 2025.

Durand Cup | NorthEast United rallies to hold Rangdajied, tops group

Spanish forward Jairo Samperio produced a late equaliser to help ISL club NorthEast United FC hold I-League 2 side Rangdajied United FC to a 2-2 draw in the concluding Group-E league match of the 134th Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday. NorthEast United shot into lead with Bekey Oram converting a penalty in the 24th minute. Randajied scored successive goals through forward Manbha and Danzel Umdor in the 32nd and 44th minutes to lead 2-1 at half-time.

ECI begins process of delisting another 476 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties

The Election Commission on Monday (August 11, 2025) said it has identified another 476 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties for possible de-listing as part of its process to clean up the electoral system. In the first round of this exercise, EC already de-listed 334 RUPPs on August 9, bringing down the number of listed RUPPs from 2,854 to 2,520. Guidelines for registration of Political Parties mention that if the party does not contest elections continuously for six years, the party shall be taken off the list of registered parties.

Published – August 12, 2025 06:40 am IST