1. U.S. Foreign Policy Shift on Ukraine: Following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a shift in strategy, stating that a "sweeping peace deal" rather than a ceasefire should be the next step to ending the war in Ukraine. This marks a change from the previous U.S. and European stance.
2. India's Solar Manufacturing Milestone: India has achieved a significant milestone by reaching a manufacturing capacity of 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, as announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
3. Wall Collapse in Delhi: A wall and roof collapse at a dargah in Delhi's Nizamuddin area resulted in the death of six people and injuries to five others. The incident, which occurred on August 15, was attributed to heavy rains.
4. Supreme Court Intervenes in Electoral Roll Revision: The Supreme Court of India has issued an order to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a "Special Intensive Revision" of electoral rolls in Bihar. The court directed the ECI to make draft electoral rolls accessible and provide reasons for voter exclusion, ensuring transparency and natural justice.
5. Hurricane Erin Reaches Category 5: Hurricane Erin has intensified into a Category 5 storm, raising concerns and prompting news reports about its potential impact.