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Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner G Srijana suspended Town Planning Building Officer U. Santosh Kumar following the collapse of an unauthorised seven-storeyed building in Gachibowli that killed two migrant workers. Officials ordered inspections of illegal constructions and strict enforcement of building regulations

Scientists found that thunder-generated seismic waves, called “thunderquakes,” can help map Earth’s subsurface using existing fiber-optic cables. The technique could detect groundwater, sinkholes, fractures and contamination without drilling, offering a cost-effective method for monitoring geological hazards and infrastructure

BJP Maharashtra vice-president Keshav Upadhye criticised Rahul Gandhi’s Pune student outreach programme, calling it a “political comedy show.” He accused Congress of politicising the event, questioned its past positions on key issues and alleged the party was using caste and religion 

India’s space economy has reached $9 billion and could grow to $40–45 billion over the next decade, driven by startups, private investment and policy reforms. Space startups have surged to around 440, while liberalised FDI and government funding strengthen private participation

A minor stampede-like incident occurred during the pre-release event of Yash-starrer Toxic at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad. Overcrowding caused a floodlight pole and speaker boxes to fall, injuring several students, including two seriously, who were hospitalised

Twinkle Khanna shared a glimpse of her playful bond with pet dog Mr Jeeves, revealing his hilarious reaction to her packing for a trip. The affectionate dog stole her sock and ran away, prompting Twinkle to humorously describe his displeasure

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted scientists and citizens on National Space Day, praising India’s achievements in space technology, research and innovation. He highlighted the sector’s role in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat globally

Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple witnessed a record 437 weddings on Sunday, the highest number held there in a single day. Special arrangements, including six mandapams, crowd control, medical services and police deployment, were made to manage the large gathering

Arhaan Khan brushed off social media trolls who mistook his beanie-covered hairstyle for balding. The son of Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan responded humorously, urging followers to enjoy his Bali photos, as he shared holiday moments with friends and family

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Space Day by highlighting India’s growing global space presence, private-sector potential and Gen Z’s technological contributions. He said the space sector is vital to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, while ISRO continues inspiring future scientists

Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei warned that countries joining US economic pressure against Tehran would be treated as enemies and face attacks on their interests. He also threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington meets commitments

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar tariffs on $20 billion of US goods from September 8 after trade talks collapsed. He criticised Washington’s last-minute demands, warned about CUSMA’s future and said Canada’s economy is becoming stronger and less dependent on America

  France will accelerate missile and equipment deliveries to Ukraine and support missile production, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Emmanuel Macron pledged stronger air defence assistance, including interceptor missiles, following Russian drone strikes on Kryvyi Rih that killed 16 people and injured 130 

Advance bookings have opened for Yash-starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The makers unveiled a special video featuring the ensemble cast, building anticipation for the pan-Indian film, which is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on August 26

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir called militants in Balochistan “foreign-sponsored proxies” seeking to destabilise the province and obstruct development. His remarks came amid escalating separatist violence by groups including the BLA, which has targeted security forces, civilians and Chinese interests

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected US economic threats, warning that sanctions and isolation would increase hostility among Iranians and fail to achieve their goals. His remarks followed President Donald Trump’s threat of unprecedented economic measures and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning of secondary sanctions

Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked by pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, the Shipping Ministry said. All Indian crew members are reported safe. Armed pirates seized control of the vessels, with no injuries reported

Actor Jack Coleman mourned his late “Heroes” co-star Hayden Panettiere, remembering her as a prodigious talent and compassionate colleague. Coleman recalled their first meeting, her popularity, animal welfare advocacy and courage. Panettiere died August 16 at age 36

Locals allegedly pushed a Cockroach Janta Party team out of Rampura Kanwarpura village in Jaipur while members inspected a government school under the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign. Villagers protested the visit, citing school repair plans, while CJP criticised Rajasthan’s restrictions

India’s first large-scale biopolymer plant, being constructed in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri at Rs 3,080 crore, is expected to become operational in October. The facility will convert sugarcane into PLA bioplastic, feature zero liquid discharge technology and boost sustainable industrial growth

A six-year-old boy died at a private school in Visakhapatnam after allegedly being slapped by a teacher, police said. Andhra Pradesh government ordered an inquiry, formed a three-member committee and initiated legal action, while the family alleged the child collapsed from distress

Fire and Fury Corps chief Lieutenant General Madanraj Pande visited forward areas of Ladakh to assess operational preparedness and readiness. During his visit to Trishul Division, he reviewed new-generation equipment and indigenous solutions, praised troops’ readiness, and stressed professionalism and mission excellence

Actress Samiksha Bhatnagar recalled her experience working with Sunny and Bobby Deol in ‘Poster Boys’, describing Sunny as shy and humble. She said Bobby’s friendly and comfortable nature boosted her confidence, while praising director Shreyas Talpade for warmly welcoming newcomers on set

Lumino Industries will launch its Rs 700 crore IPO on August 27, featuring a Rs 500 crore fresh issue and Rs 200 crore OFS. Proceeds will reduce debt, fund machinery purchases and facility upgrades. Shares will list on BSE and NSE September 3