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News18 Evening Digest: Jaishankar Defends Russian Oil Purchase Amid Trump Tariffs In Moscow & Other Top Stories

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21. (AFP photo)

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21. (AFP photo)

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings latest updates on Jaishankar Defends Russian Oil Purchase Amid Trump Tariffs, Delhi Gets New Police Commissioner, and other top stories.

‘US Asked India To…’: In Moscow, Jaishankar Defends Russian Oil Purchase Amid Trump Tariffs

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Thursday said that India’s decision to buy oil from Russia was not only in line with national interest but also aligned with what the United States had encouraged, stabilising the “world energy market”. Read More

Delhi Gets New Police Commissioner Day After Attack On CM Rekha Gupta. Who Is He?

A day after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public meeting, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday appointed senior IPS officer Satish Golcha as the new Delhi Police Commissioner. Read More

US Embassy Contradicts Donald Trump’s $21 Million Voter Funding Claim

The US Embassy in Delhi formally contradicted President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington had allocated $21 million through USAID to boost voter turnout in India. In a communication to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the Embassy clarified that USAID/India neither received nor provided funding of $21 million for voter turnout in India during FY 2014–2024, nor implemented any voter turnout-related activities. It further confirmed that all USAID operations in India officially shut down on August 15, 2025. Read More

‘A New Chapter Begins’: Dhanashree Verma Hints At Moving On After Divorce From Yuzvendra Chahal

Dhanashree Verma, who sent waves of curiosity across the industry with her recent interview, has now put up an intriguing post. Announcing a new chapter in her life, she has put up a quote saying, “It’s time to rise. A new chapter begins now” which has left fans wondering what this could mean. Read More

Decks Cleared For India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 September 14 Clash, But…

The India-Pakistan clash in the 2025 Asia Cup, scheduled for September 14 in Dubai, has got the green light from the Indian government. The Sports Ministry unveiled a new policy on India’s international engagements with emphasis on Pakistan on Thursday, which confirms that the Centre won’t stop the Board of Control for Cricket in India from participating in the Pakistan game, but the bilateral cricket relations will remain severed. Read More

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