14th August: Dozens killed in Kishtwar, EC to share names of 6.5 million voters, US warns to increase India tariff
UPDATED: Aug 15, 2025 12:47 IST
On News At Seven this 14th of August, Taniya Dutta brings to you the day's most significant headlines.
At least 33 people have been killed and over 200 missing after cloudburst triggered flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar. In Delhi's case of stray dog menace, the Supreme Court lashed out at authorities for failing to control dog population. The court also sought Centre to respond to a plea on J&K's statehood.
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