Human Interest

From snow leopards in Ladakh to mangrove in Sundarbans, India’s wildlife photographers are frontline storytellers of conservation

A new dinosaur species, *Istiorachis macarthurae*, with a dramatic sail-like spine has been identified from Isle of Wight fossils. Discovered by Jeremy Lockwood, it likely evolved its striking features for sexual selection, broadening understanding of Early Cretaceous iguanodontians

The Supreme Court modified its August 11 order on stray dogs, allowing sterilised and vaccinated canines to be released back in the same area, excluding rabid or aggressive ones. Feeding will only be allowed in designated civic spaces, not streets

Two student suicides were reported in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A PUC student at RGUKT, Kadapa, allegedly hanged himself, possibly due to mobile addiction and his father’s death. In Bhainsa, a 15-year-old ended his life after being denied a mobile phone

The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido ₹10 lakh for misleading advertisements like “Auto in 5 min or get Rs 50.” The regulator found unfair trade practices, unclear disclaimers, and compensation via restrictive “Rapido coins,” directing the company to refund consumers

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar revealed his health routine, stressing the importance of finishing dinner by 6.30 PM to aid digestion and reduce diseases. He also shared that he observes a complete Monday fast. Kumar’s next film 'Welcome To The Jungle' releases on December 20

New research reveals Antarctica is experiencing abrupt, accelerating changes: shrinking sea ice, melting ice shelves, weakening ocean currents, and destabilizing ice sheets. These shifts threaten wildlife, ecosystems, and global coastlines, with rising sea levels and climate disruption inevitable without urgent emission cuts

The Delhi High Court criticised civic authorities over clogged sewer lines in Tihar Jail, saying judges were “reduced to municipal commissioners.” The bench pressed PWD officials on delays, ordering urgent cleaning by August 25 and full sewer connection within four weeks

Haryana notified a new definition of “forest,” requiring 40% canopy density and minimum 2–5 hectares. Experts warn this excludes much of the Aravallis’ scrub and open forests from Forest Conservation Act protection, risking further exploitation under mining and development projects

Rajasthan Police detained 25-year-old Jeevan Khan in Jaisalmer’s Sankra area for alleged links with multiple Pakistani phone numbers 

Five members of a family, including two boys, were electrocuted after touching a live wire set up around farmland in Jalgaon’s Varkhedi village to deter wild animals. A toddler survived, while police registered a case and launched investigations

The Union government introduced the Online Gaming Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, banning real-money gaming platforms and ads, empowering warrantless searches and arrests. It promotes e-sports, imposes strict penalties, and restricts financial transactions, despite potential Rs 20,000 crore tax revenue loss

A bomb threat email sent to Jaipur’s Palace School triggered a major security operation involving police, ATS, bomb squad, and cyber cell. The threat claimed IEDs were planted in classrooms and toilets, prompting extensive searches despite earlier false alarms

NDA candidate C P Radhakrishnan filed his vice-presidential nomination in Parliament, accompanied by PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and senior NDA leaders. With broad alliance support, his election is almost certain. He earlier paid tributes at Prerna Sthal

A CPI(M) branch committee in Eloor, Kochi, mistakenly hoisted the Congress party’s flag instead of the national flag during Independence Day celebrations. The mix-up by an elderly leader lasted about 10 minutes before being corrected, but images went viral online

ISRO chief V Narayanan announced plans for a 40-storey rocket capable of launching 75,000 kg into low Earth orbit. Upcoming missions include NAVIC, N1 rocket, GSAT-7R for the Navy, and US satellite launch, alongside tripling India’s satellite fleet by 2029

Assam Rifles signed an MoU with IIIT Manipur to advance drone technology for defence and security. The collaboration launched an Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course, focusing on flight operations, maintenance, and DGCA-certified training, emphasizing defence-academia cooperation and indigenisation of drone systems

Opposition leaders, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a protest in Parliament against the Election Commission over Bihar’s voter roll revision, alleging “Silent Invisible Rigging.” Carrying banners with commissioners’ photos, they accused the EC of disenfranchising voters ahead of state elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all parties, including the Opposition, to support NDA’s vice-presidential nominee CP Radhakrishnan for a unanimous election. Lauding his clean public life, Modi introduced him to NDA MPs. Radhakrishnan will file nomination on Wednesday; Opposition likely to contest

Pakistan reported two new polio cases, raising the 2025 tally to 21. The cases involved young girls from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh. Despite eradication efforts, polio persists, prompting a major vaccination drive targeting 28 million children from September 1

Twenty tourists were stranded in Ranthambore National Park after their safari vehicle broke down and the guide left to fetch help. Videos of heated exchanges surfaced, prompting officials to bar three drivers and the guide pending an inquiry

A 20-member NCC expedition team, comprising equal male and female cadets, will attempt to scale either Mt Yunam in Himachal Pradesh or Mt Shalang Dhura in Uttarakhand post-monsoon. The mission, promoting youth adventure, follows NCC’s successful Everest summit in May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi sections of Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II worth ₹11,000 crore. The projects will ease congestion, cut travel time, boost NCR connectivity, and uniquely utilise repurposed waste for sustainable infrastructure development

Two people died and over 300 were injured during ‘Dahi Handi’ celebrations in Mumbai and Thane. Injuries occurred while forming human pyramids, with some critical cases reported. Authorities confirmed casualties, hospitalisations, and widespread injuries among children and youth