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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.

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.

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.

Centre pushes six bills without debate

The revised Income Tax Bill 2025 and Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday (August 11, 2025) without debate and amid chants by the Opposition. They also passed the National Sport Governance Bill, 2025, and National Anti-Doping Amendment Bill, 2025, even as the Opposition continued their protests against the SIR exercise in Bihar and the alleged vote fraud. The Rajya Sabha also passed a bill to provide reservation to Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Goa Assembly. The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, was also approved, with the Rajya Sabha passing it with a voice vote.

Asim Munir’s remarks ‘reinforce well-held doubts’ about Pakistan’s nuclear command, says India

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday (August 11, 2025) responded sharply to Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s reported remarks on nuclear weapons and said that it will not give in to nuclear threats. “Our attention has been drawn to remarks reportedly made by the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff while on a visit to the United States. Nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan’s stock-in-trade,” Randhir Jaiswal, the Ministry’s official spokesperson, said in a statement.