Ministry of Defence denies reports of pausing defence purchases with U.S.
The Ministry of Defence on Friday (August 8, 2025) denied the news reports on India pausing the talks related to defence purchases with the U.S. as “false and fabricated.” It also clarified that “the various cases of procurement are being progressed as per the extant procedures. Reuters’ exclusive report, quoting three Indian officials familiar with the matter, claimed that India has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft.
Rahul Gandhi asks Karnataka government to investigate ‘vote fraud’ in Mahadevapura Assembly constituency
Charging the Election Commission of India (ECI) with colluding with the BJP to “steal seats and elections” in the country, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday (August 8, 2025) asked the Karnataka Government to investigate the “vote fraud” in the Mahadevapura Assembly seat under the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency and take action against officials involved.
Cabinet approves ₹30,000 crore as compensation to OMCs for losses in domestic LPG
