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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicCommonwealth countries

Topic: Commonwealth countries

UK announces package to boost ties with Commonwealth nations

The announcements were made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy at the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting in Samoa.

India shines on track & field in Birmingham even though medal tally is lowest since CWG 2006

Team India bagged total of 61 medals, of which 22 were gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze. Exclusion of shooting for first time since 1974 may be major reason for dip in medal tally.

Indians & other Commonwealth citizens in UK can vote in its elections. Here’s why & how

Citizens of all Commonwealth countries — including India — and Ireland living in the UK can vote in its local, supralocal, devolved parliaments and general elections.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.