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A major Russian drone and missile attack struck Kyiv, killing at least eight, including two children, and injuring 45. Nearly 100 buildings were damaged in the rare central-city strike, as Zelenskyy urged stronger global response amid faltering US-led peace efforts

Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan announced her YouTube talent show “Aunty Kisko Bola”, featuring Sajid Khan and Sunita Ahuja as the first judges. The show will spotlight women’s talents, with weekly guest judges. Farah also teased special appearances in upcoming episodes.

Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district washed away schools, a panchayat office, dispensary, and ration store in Bada Bangal village, which remains cut off. Across the state, 536 roads were blocked, thousands faced power and water disruptions, and rescues continued

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava urged Indians to stand united against the US’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods, calling it economic bullying. He also welcomed proposed GST restructuring, expressing hope for reduced tax on small cars to boost consumers

The Centre told the Supreme Court that states cannot file writ petitions under Article 32 against the President or Governors over delays in bill assent. The Constitution Bench is hearing a Presidential reference on judicial timelines for such discretion

Former US Charge d’Affaires to India Donald Heflin warned that Washington’s broken diplomatic norms and loss of career diplomats are complicating trade talks with New Delhi. While cautiously optimistic about incoming envoy Sergio Gor, he cautioned US unpredictability may strain ties

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro controversially labeled the Ukraine conflict as “Modi’s war,” alleging India fuels Russia’s war machine by buying discounted oil. Navarro defended Trump’s 50% tariffs on India, insisting peace “runs through New Delhi,” drawing criticism for targeting India

A 19-year-old man was killed and another injured in a stabbing at Mount Druitt bus station in western Sydney. Police have launched an investigation with the homicide squad. The incident follows another stabbing in Brisbane’s Zillmere suburb earlier this week

BRO Chief Engineer S C Looniya said the double-laning of the 32-km Pene-Tato stretch on the strategic Aalo-Mechuka road in Arunachal Pradesh will be completed by March 2026. Delays were caused by land acquisition, though all-weather connectivity remains a priority

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will soon visit China at Xi Jinping’s invitation to attend the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end. Before the announcement, Kim inspected sniper and special forces, stressing their expansion as a military priority

A school bus carrying 40 children overturned into a gorge in Haldwani’s Jaipur Bisa village after the driver lost control while giving way to another bus. Over a dozen children and staff were injured, prompting locals to rescue them

Textile, leather, gems, and jewellery stocks fell in Thursday morning trade after the US imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods from August 27, impacting exports worth over USD 48 billion. Broader markets also declined sharply in response

A man in Prayagraj murdered his 17-year-old grand-nephew on a tantrik’s advice, dismembered the body, and dumped parts in separate locations. Police arrested accused Sharan Singh after witness input. The boy, a Class 11 student, had been reported missing earlier

US President Donald Trump, during his first summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, renewed hopes of meeting North Korea’s Kim Jong-un this year. He pushed for renewed diplomacy, floated US base land ownership, discussed trade, shipbuilding, and trilateral cooperation

Two new polio cases have been confirmed in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising Pakistan’s 2025 tally to 23. The highly infectious disease persists in hard-to-reach areas with low vaccine acceptance, despite ongoing nationwide eradication efforts by health authorities and partners

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has permanently debarred 415 candidates and temporarily barred 109 others from recruitment exams for fraud, fake documents, dummy candidates, and cheating. Most cases involved fake B.Ed. degrees, with major violations reported in Jalore, Banswara, and Dungarpur

Gold prices slipped by ₹200 to ₹1,00,170 per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday, tracking weak global cues. Silver held steady at ₹1,15,000/kg. Analysts cited Fed’s dovish stance, US job data, inflation, and GDP outlook as key factors

A 21-year-old man, Rithik, jumped into the Yamuna river from a southeast Delhi bridge during a video call with his sister after an argument. Police, NDRF, and rescue teams launched overnight search operations, but he remains untraced

The government has imposed a minimum import price of ₹67,220 per tonne on virgin multi-layer paperboard imports till March 31, 2026, to curb dumping from countries like Indonesia. The move follows an anti-dumping probe initiated after complaints from domestic manufacturers

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed an amicus curiae in its suo motu case on Himachal Pradesh’s ecological imbalance. Expressing alarm over hydropower projects, deforestation, and unchecked tourism, the bench stressed urgent action by the state and Centre to prevent further environmental degradation

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty reiterated demands for suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Sivankutty accused Mamkootathil of arrogance and cyberbullying critics, including Congress MLA Uma Thomas. While Congress suspended him from party membership, it has not sought his MLA resignation

Dream11 has exited as title sponsor of the Indian cricket team after the government banned real money gaming under a new law. BCCI has begun searching for a replacement, but no new sponsor is expected before next month’s Asia Cup

TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha was caught allegedly trying to flee during Enforcement Directorate raids at his Murshidabad residence in connection with the school recruitment scam. He reportedly threw his phones into a pond, later recovered by officers for forensic examination

American comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, 52, was shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi, on August 20. Police confirmed one suspect is in custody. Carroll, known for appearances on Showtime at the Apollo and The Parkers, was mourned by the comedy community