India’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor at the Consulate General of India in Houston on Friday, with a large turnout from the Indian diaspora in the early hours, despite it being a workday.

Following his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump mentioned potentially imposing tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil in the coming weeks. While no agreements were signed during the three-hour closed-door meeting, both leaders expressed cautious optimism regarding US-Russia relations and the conflict in Ukraine.

Andhra Pradesh government’s bus scheme lets women travel free with an original Aadhaar card showing an AP address and updated photo. Copies or digital images won’t be accepted