Russia Warns UK It Could Strike British Military Targets Over Ukraine SupportMoscow, August 27, 2026: Tensions between Russia and the United Kingdom have intensified after Moscow warned that it could target British military assets if Ukraine uses British-supplied missiles in strikes against Russian territoryBy Siddhaanth Raghav
U.S.-Canada Trade War Intensifies as Canada Announces Retaliatory TariffsOttawa, August 27, 2026: Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have escalated sharply after Ottawa announced a new round of retaliatory tariffs on American goods, matching recent U.S. duties dollar-for-dollar and rate-for-rate.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood Disaster Leaves Hundreds Dead More Than 1,300 MissingKathmandu, August 27, 2026: Nepal is facing a major humanitarian disaster after a catastrophic flash flood struck the Himalayan region near the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping through communities, destroying infrastructure and leaving hundreds of people dead or missing.By Siddhaanth Raghav
India Enforces Follow-On Against Sri Lanka After Bowling Out Hosts for 290Sri Lanka's lower order offered determined resistance, led by Sonal Dinusha, who produced an impressive 103 off 162 balls. The century was Dinusha's second of the series after his strong performances in the opening Test at Galle.By Siddhaanth Raghav
CBSE Postpones CTET 2026 Reopens Application Window for Eligible CandidatesThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 examination and reopened the application window, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to register. By Siddhaanth Raghav
US Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide Amid Immigration CrackdownWashington, August 26, 2026: The United States has reportedly paused or rescheduled immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, adding another major development to the Trump administration's broader immigration crackdown.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Delhi Reservation Protest Hundreds Gather as DemonstratorsNew Delhi, August 25, 2026: A series of demonstrations over India's reservation system has drawn attention in Delhi, with protesters calling for reforms to caste-based quotas and greater consideration of economic circumstances when determining eligibility for government support. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Ajit Doval in Beijing for Crucial India-China Border Talks With Wang YiBeijing, August 25, 2026: India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has travelled to Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representatives' talks on the India-China boundary question, where he is meeting Chinese Foreign Minister and China's Special Representative Wang Yi.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Karnataka Suspends Food Licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket Bengaluru, August 25, 2026:** Karnataka's Food Safety and Drugs Administration has ordered the suspension of food licences held by Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket after officials found toxic datura fruits and seeds being offered on the platforms as food products. By Siddhaanth Raghav
El Niño Could Be Strongest in Living Memory, Met Office WarnsProfessor Adam Scaife, head of long-range forecasting at the Met Office, described the developing event as unprecedented in the agency's forecasts, saying he had never seen an El Niño signal of such intensity. By Siddhaanth Raghav
England Bowled Out After Taking 238-Run First-Innings Lead Over PakistanEngland resumed the third day on 366 for 8, already holding a 195-run advantage after Pakistan had been dismissed for 171 in their first innings. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Israel Re-establishes West Bank Settlement as International Criticism GrowsIn August, around 30 settler families re-established Ganim, a former settlement in the northern West Bank that was evacuated in 2005. Israeli lawmakers and officials attended a ceremony marking the return to the site. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Bihar Midday Meal IncidentNalanda, Bihar, August 19, 2026: At least 34 children fell ill and were taken to hospital after detergent powder was reportedly used instead of salt in a midday meal at a government school in Bihar's Nalanda district. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Rijiju Admits Border Delineation Problem in ArunachalRijiju's comments come amid growing public discussion over allegations of Chinese activity in the Taksing sector of Upper Subansiri district, where local organisations have raised concerns about border infrastructureBy Siddhaanth Raghav
Congo's Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 5,000 Cases as Response Struggles to Keep PaceThe outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has expanded rapidly across parts of the country, placing enormous pressure on an already strained healthcare system. The World Health Organization has warned that continued transmissionBy Siddhaanth Raghav
Hakainde Hichilema Wins Second Term With Over 60% of VoteLusaka, August 18, 2026: Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term after winning the country’s presidential election with 61.4% of the vote, according to official results from the Electoral Commission of Zambia.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Trump Orders Scale-Back of U.S-South Korea Military Exercises Amid Iran TensionsWashington/Seoul, August 18, 2026:** U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea, creating fresh uncertainty around one of Washington’s most important security partnerships in East Asia. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Imran Khan to Hospital Pakistan Supreme Court Directs Govt Amid Health ConcernsIslamabad, August 18, 2026: Pakistan’s Supreme Court has directed the government to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, following growing concerns over his health. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Exam Controversy in Parliament BJP Says - Ready to Answer Opposition QuestionsOpposition parties repeatedly raised questions about the examination system and the government's handling of student protests. The BJP-led government, however, argued that it was prepared to discuss the issue in Parliament and answer the questions raised by the Opposition. By Siddhaanth Raghav
BJP and Opposition Clash Over Student Protests and Paper Leak IssuesExamination irregularities and student protests have become a major political issue in India, with the BJP and Opposition parties trading allegations over paper leaks, recruitment examinations and the government's response to protesting students. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Shehzad Poonawalla Resigns From BJP AgainIn a fresh letter addressed to BJP president Nitin Nabin on August 17, 2026, Poonawalla asked to be relieved of his position as national spokesperson, organisational responsibilities and active primary membership of the party.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Woman Allegedly Damages Airport Equipment After Flight Cancellation Airport authorities have filed a police complaint against the passenger, alleging that airport equipment was damaged during the incident. The estimated value of the damaged equipment is around ₹49,000, according to the complaint. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Record Downpours Flood Chiba and Strand Thousands at Narita AirportThe extreme rainfall also created major problems for travellers at Narita International Airport, where thousands of passengers were left stranded after surrounding roads and railway services were disrupted. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Europe Heatwave Crisis Wildfires Spread as Record Drought Disrupts Nuclear PowerFrance and parts of England are battling multiple wildfires as dry vegetation and extreme temperatures create dangerous conditions for firefighters.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked Near Gurdwara in Nanded, Rushed to HospitalBadal sustained an injury to his hand in the incident, while a security personnel was also injured. Police detained the alleged attacker as an investigation into the incident got underway. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Supreme Court Orders Forensic Auditor in Ram Temple Donation ProbeThe Court's intervention came amid petitions seeking a more independent and credible investigation into allegations surrounding the handling of donations at the temple. By Siddhaanth Raghav
FCRA Amendment Bill Sent to JPC Amid Opposition ProtestsThe Centre has moved to refer the **Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026** to a **Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)** for detailed examination, following sustained objections from Opposition parties in Parliament. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Trump Confirms Secret Plane Switch After NATO Summit Over Possible ThreatUS President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly switched aircraft after the NATO summit in Türkiye last month because of a potential security threat. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana The investigation into an Air India flight that unexpectedly lost around **300 feet of altitude** has taken a new turn after the aircraft's captain reportedly tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory drug test.By Siddhaanth Raghav
IPL Cricketer Abishek Porel Arrested in Rape Case Woman Bengal and **Delhi Capitals** cricketer **Abishek Porel** was arrested by West Bengal Police on August 11 in connection with a case involving serious allegations made by a medical student. The arrest followed an order from the Calcutta High Court.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Meta Launches New AI Model Muse Glimmer as Mark Zuckerberg Pushes Open-Weight AIMeta has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model called Muse Glimmer, stepping up its competition in the rapidly evolving AI industry while reinforcing CEO Mark Zuckerberg's push for more openly available AI technology. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Death Toll Rises as 7.4-Magnitude Quake Devastates Western RegionA powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, causing widespread destruction and triggering a major emergency response across several parts of the country. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Over One Million Evacuated as Storm Disrupts Flights and TransportChina is facing a major weather emergency after Typhoon Dolphin made landfall along the country's eastern coast, forcing more than one million people to evacuate as authorities prepared for severe flooding, landslides and dangerous winds. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Over One Million Evacuated as Storm Disrupts Flights and TransportChina is facing a major weather emergency after Typhoon Dolphin made landfall along the country's eastern coast, forcing more than one million people to evacuate as authorities prepared for severe flooding, landslides and dangerous winds. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Police Use Tear Gas and Lathi Charge as Students March Towards AssemblyThe ongoing protest by job aspirants in Jharkhand escalated sharply in Ranchi on Monday, August 10, as thousands of students and candidates marched towards the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly demanding action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Pakistan Pushes for Broader 'Islamic NATO' Defence Pakistan has renewed calls for broader defence cooperation among Muslim-majority countries following the signing of a landmark joint defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. By Siddhaanth Raghav
Fuels BJP-SAD Alliance Buzz Ahead of Punjab Assembly ElectionsThe high-profile meeting between Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked fresh political speculation over a possible reunion between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)By Siddhaanth Raghav
Jantar Mantar 'Terror Plot' RowA fresh political controversy has erupted in Punjab after **Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar** was transferred shortly after he disclosed details of an alleged **ISI-backed terror plot targeting Delhi's Jantar Mantar** during recent student protestsBy Siddhaanth Raghav
Thai Teenager Kills Seven in School Shooting; PM Calls Attack 'Well Planned'Thailand has been shaken by one of its deadliest school shootings in recent years after a 14-year-old student allegedly carried out a deadly attack that left **at least seven people dead and more than 30 injured.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years' Rigorous Imprisonment in 2013 Rape CaseIn a significant development in one of India's longest-running and most closely watched criminal cases, the Bombay High Court has sentenced former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun TejpalBy Siddhaanth Raghav
Huge SpaceX Rocket Part Believed to Have Hit the MoonA discarded **SpaceX Falcon 9 upper-stage rocket** is believed to have crashed into the Moon after drifting through space for more than a year, creating what scientists expect to be a fresh impact crater on the lunar surface.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over Child Abuse ContentMeta CEO **Mark Zuckerberg** has reportedly apologized to the **Government of India** over concerns related to **child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content, and operational errors** on Meta's platforms, including Facebook and InstagramBy Siddhaanth Raghav
Migration Crisis Sparks Push for Tougher Border SecurityThe European Union has renewed calls for stronger external border protection following the recent migrant crossings into **Ceuta**, Spain's autonomous territory on the North African coast. The large-scale arrivals have intensified debate over migration policy.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Drone Attacks Intensify Russia-Ukraine ConflictThe Russia–Ukraine conflict has entered another tense phase after Ukrainian drone strikes targeted multiple warehouse facilities in Russia, including logistics centers associated with Wildberries, the country's largest online retailer.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Jharkhand Students' Protest IntensifiesThe student-led protest in Jharkhand has gained momentum as thousands of job aspirants continue demonstrations in Ranchi, demanding an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Iran Executes Two Alleged Mossad Spies Over Military Intelligence LeakIran has executed two Iranian nationals convicted of allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, with authorities accusing them of passing sensitive military information and security-related coordinates during the recent conflict between Iran and Israel.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Abuses Never Solve Anything, Says Prime Minister After Jantar Mantar Protest RowPrime Minister **Narendra Modi** has shared a widely discussed Instagram Reel urging people to reject abusive language and embrace dialogue, forgiveness, and constructive engagement.By Siddhaanth Raghav
Congress Reel Sparks Online Debate Over Alleged Use of Abusive LanguageA recent social media reel associated with the Indian National Congress has sparked widespread discussion online after viewers alleged that it contains abusive language. The clip has been widely shared across platforms.By Siddhaanth Raghav
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