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Top News Headlines 7 Aug 2025

 International & U.S. Affairs

  • Trump-Tensions and Peace Talks: U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a three-hour Moscow session focused on the Ukraine ceasefire plan. President Trump later emphasized potential progress in diplomacy but warned that the path remains precarious.

  • Tariff Threats: Amid growing trade friction, Trump threatened a sharp 50% tariff on Indian imports due to its oil dealings with Russia. Additionally, he proposed a sweeping 100% tariff on imported computer chips—though U.S. manufacturers might be exempt as Apple unveiled plans to invest an extra $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing.

         

National India

  • Opposition Leaders Convene: Opposition figures from the INDIA bloc are gathering at Rahul Gandhi’s residence in New Delhi to address pressing political concerns—from voter list revisions in Bihar to recent unrest in Jammu & Kashmir—and challenge Prime Minister Modi's governance.


Financial Markets

  • Ex-Dividend Alert: Investors, take note—on Friday (August 8), major companies like Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), MCX, Ceat, Hindalco, Paras Defence & Space Technologies, and Aurobindo Pharma will go ex-dividend. New shareholders from that date won’t qualify for upcoming payouts.


Sports & Entertainment Briefs

  • Match Highlights Ahead:

    • Charlotte FC vs CF Monterrey in the Leagues Cup action tonight at Bank of America Stadium.

    • NFL Preseason: Catch the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Seattle Seahawks, and watch the Bengals face the Eagles.

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