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Typhoon Kajiki battered southern China with fierce winds and heavy rain as it moved toward Vietnam. Over 20,000 were evacuated in Hainan and Guangdong, while boats returned to port. Sanya shut down transit and tourism. Vietnam braced for impact, urging farmers to harvest early and reinforcing coastal defenses ahead of Monday’s expected landfall.
Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused of sexual misconduct, avoided confirming his resignation in a press meet at Adoor. After weeks of silence, he said he doesn’t want Congress dragged into crisis and urged workers not to feel ashamed. Despite bipartisan pressure, Mamkootathil gave no definite answer on stepping down, leaving the controversy unresolved.
Nikki Haley urged India to heed Trump’s concerns on Russian oil, stressing U.S.-India ties must focus on shared goals and countering China. Amid tariff hikes and criticism, she emphasized partnership over conflict. India defends its discounted oil imports from Russia, citing national interest and market needs following Western sanctions on Moscow.
At an IAF event, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla revealed he grew up shy and never envisioned space travel. Despite hearing about Rakesh Sharma’s milestone, the desire to be an astronaut didn’t take root early. Later inspiration and determination, not childhood dreams, shaped his journey to space and defined his extraordinary career path.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi NCR due to heavy rains, causing waterlogging in areas like Majhiabad and Gurugram. Heavy rainfall is also affecting Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura. The IMD warns that heavy rains will continue over the next 48 hours.
Fijian PM Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Delhi for a 4-day visit to India, from today until August 27. He was welcomed at the airport by Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the visit will further strengthen bilateral ties between India and Fiji.
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Dept will begin Mega DSC certificate verification from August 25. Cutoff marks have been finalized based on reservation criteria, and call letters will be issued to selected candidates through their login on the website. Certificate verification will be followed by counseling for final selection.
Texas Republicans approved a map adding five GOP seats after heated debate. Democrats called it undemocratic and racially biased. Trump praised the effort as essential to preserving GOP power. California’s Governor Newsom retaliated with plans to redraw maps favoring Democrats, escalating a coast-to-coast redistricting showdown ahead of critical 2026 elections
Opposition VP nominee Justice (retd.) B. Sudershan Reddy warned of a “democracy deficit” and constitutional strain. He pledged to defend democratic values, backed caste surveys, and supported parliamentary dissent as legitimate expression. Rejecting ideological extremism, he urged respectful debate and reaffirmed his commitment.
STF arrested sharpshooter Ravi Daurala, linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang, after an encounter in Muzaffarnagar. He carried multiple bounties for robbery and extortion cases in Delhi and UP. A pistol, cartridges, and a motorcycle were seized. Ravi faces 21 criminal cases, including firing at a trader’s son in Meerut and looting ₹11 lakh in Muzaffarnagar.
Russian forces captured Sredneye and Kleban-Byk in Donetsk, moving closer to Kostiantynivka and Ukraine’s key logistics hub. The slow, costly advance dims hopes for peace talks. Trump’s proposed summit remains uncertain, with threats of sanctions or inaction looming. Moscow denies any planned meeting, as battlefield momentum overshadows diplomatic efforts.
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was shifted to the prison hospital late at night after being remanded for alleged misuse of LKR 16.6 million in state funds. Denied bail, he was taken into custody by CID and later admitted due to high blood pressure and sugar levels. Court has remanded him till August 26.
A silver trumpet tree near Gaj Dwar, often used by PM Modi, will be relocated after SPG raised security concerns. The Delhi Forest Department approved the transplant to Prerna Sthal, with CPWD handling the move. This follows a man’s attempt to scale Parliament’s wall via a nearby tree, triggering a security investigation by multiple agencie
Clashes erupted between two communities in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, during a football event, leading to stone pelting, six vehicles being vandalised and set on fire, and eight injuries. Police deployed 200 personnel to control the situation. Senior leaders appealed for peace, urging people not to believe rumours. The situation is now under control.
The Andhra Pradesh govt withdrew the second flood alert this morning as Godavari floodwaters receded at the Dhavaleswaram barrage in Rajahmundry Rural Mandal. The current water level stands at 13.20 feet, with 11.95 lakh cusecs released downstream. Additionally, 12,600 cusecs of irrigation water has been released through three major crop canals.