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A gunfight between Bihar Police and criminals allegedly extorting boatmen along the Son River in Patna left two police personnel injured. Suspected kingpin Avinash Kumar was shot, arrested and hospitalised. Police recovered multiple weapons, ammunition and a boat while searching for accomplices

Former Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar discussed changing crime patterns, technology-driven policing and civic responsibility at a Hyderabad event on Patrick Radden Keefe’s London Falling. He highlighted the rise of cybercrime, digitised policing initiatives and the need for citizens to actively oppose criminal behaviour

Actor Mihir Ahuja discussed portraying real-life Air Force officer CH Bal Reddy, or “Baldi,” in Netflix’s ‘Operation Safed Sagar’. He said mastering military posture and the character’s emotional journey was challenging, while filming at real locations made the experience especially fulfilling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a yoga session organised by the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan during his two-day visit to Tashkent. He also visited the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument, interacted with the Indian diaspora and highlighted strong cultural and people-to-people ties between both nations

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank villages of Qusra and Jalud, calling the attacks criminal and urging arrests. The incidents reportedly injured Palestinians and foreign journalists amid rising settler violence across the territory 

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary is proactively addressing emerging economic crimes such as digital arrest scams. Speaking in London, he stressed due process, proportionality and presumption of innocence, while highlighting India’s legal framework against money laundering and financial offences 

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his New York remarks on India’s unity in diversity, saying actions matter more than words. Sibal accused Bhagwat of using “wise words abroad” while remaining silent on issues at home

Six cars were gutted after a fire broke out in the cellar of a residential building at HUDA Enclave in Journalist Colony, Filmnagar, Hyderabad. Firefighters evacuated 15 residents safely and brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported

Indian Army Aviation pilots conducted a daring casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif in challenging weather and terrain. With limited fuel and a lightened helicopter, the crew executed a precise one-skid landing, rescuing a stranded person

Friction has emerged between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Congress after posters and videos projected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as a potential prime ministerial candidate. Congress leaders reportedly fear the campaign could confuse the alliance’s national positioning and undermine plans to promote Rahul Gandhi

Nepal reported 675 bodies recovered and 2,498 people missing after devastating floods and mudslides. India dispatched its fourth C-130 aircraft carrying 11 tonnes of relief and rescue equipment, while additional bridge materials, forensic experts and technical teams were sent to support operations

Nepal issued a fresh flood warning as water levels in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers rose following flooding and a natural obstruction in the Lhende Khola. Authorities warned of another major flood, while the August 26 disaster killed 675 people

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India’s civilisational mission is to promote unity amid diversity through example, not preaching. Addressing an event in New York, he highlighted dharma, mutual responsibility and harmony among individuals, society and the environment as key Indian values

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, sharing smiles, high-fives and warm interactions. He also extended festive greetings, wishing for lasting bonds of love, affection and mutual trust among people

Security forces recovered two hand grenades from a man during a joint checking operation in Baramulla and foiled a suspected Pakistani drone intrusion in Rajouri. Three drones crossed the LoC but were forced to retreat after counter-drone systems were activated

Maharashtra’s autorickshaw and taxi unions welcomed the government’s decision to give non-Marathi drivers another year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. The extension eases immediate livelihood concerns, while unions plan additional classes to help drivers meet the language requirement

The Trinamool Congress approached the Calcutta High Court over the removal of an alleged illegal billboard from Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office. Tensions erupted during the removal, with clashes involving police and party workers, prompting the party to seek urgent judicial intervention

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, missing since August 3 after their boat developed an engine snag during deep-sea fishing, safely returned home after 25 days. They were found near West Bengal’s Shankarpur harbour following a coordinated Coast Guard and Navy search operation

India operates 24 nuclear reactors with 8.78 GW capacity, while nine units totaling 7.5 GW are under construction. With initiatives including the Nuclear Energy Mission and SHANTI Act, the government aims to expand nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047

Gujarat has recorded 42 confirmed Chandipura virus cases and 28 deaths since June 30, with 324 suspected cases reported, health department data showed. Ten samples remain pending. The virus can cause rapidly progressing encephalitis, particularly affecting children during monsoon outbreaks

Bangladesh opposition leaders rejected the BNP government’s claims of success after 180 days, citing worsening energy shortages, load shedding, factory closures, unemployment and deteriorating law and order. Critics said public suffering and insecurity have increased, challenging the government’s key election promises

Delhi Police Special Cell busted a Pakistan-linked ISI espionage network, arresting a young couple accused of sending Indian SIM cards to Pakistan and facilitating access to sensitive information. Investigators also alleged the husband was tasked with recruiting individuals for reconnaissance of cantonment areas

Actress Preity Zinta shared a heartwarming experience in Paris, where a neighbour sent her favourite Kadhi Chawal after learning she was unwell with fever. The gesture touched her deeply. Zinta also recently visited the Kanapathy Temple and returned to films with ‘Batwara 1947’

Two pilots were killed when a four-seater twin-engine Tecnam training aircraft crashed into a field near the Ganga River in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The aircraft had taken off from Garg Aviation Training Centre. DGCA has been informed and an investigation into the crash is underway