Drone rumours trigger panic, night patrols across villages in western UP
Villages in neighbouring districts such as Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, Meerut, and Bijnor began reporting similar drone sightings. Many videos — some doctored or outdated — went viral on social media.

Kerala man held in connection with wife’s death in Sharjah, released on anticipatory bail
A month after the death of Chavara native Athulya Shekhar (29) in Sharjah, Kerala Police on Sunday detained her husband Satheesh (40), the sole accused in the case, at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

Operation Sindoor was unlike any conventional mission: Army chief
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi asserted that Operation Sindoor was unlike any conventional mission and that it was akin to playing a game of chess as “we did not know” what would be the enemy’s next move.

Delhi Police arrest Nandu Gang member, recover pistol and cartridges
Delhi Police have arrested a member of the Nandu Gang and recovered a pistol along with two live cartridges from his possession, officials said.

Priyank Kharge accuses BJP of “hijacking” credit of Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line
Ahead of the inauguration of Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday claimed Congress’ credit for the project.

Seven injured in fire during Shravan Purnima aarti in UP temple
At least seven people suffered serious burns after a stampede-like situation broke out due to fire at the Atma Vishweshwar Mahadev Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, during an ‘Aarti’ held to mark the occasion of Shravan Purnima on August 9, police said on Sunday, adding that all are recovering.

2 held after seizure of 20 kg ganja from their luggage at Kalyan station in Maharashtra
Police have arrested two men after seizing more than 20 kg of ganja valued at Rs 5.18 lakh concealed in their luggage at Kalyan railway station in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official said on Sunday.

Karnataka: Preparations underway ahead of PM Modi’s visit to inaugurate development projects
Preparations are in full swing in Bengaluru ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Sunday, during which he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several development projects.

Woman jumps into canal with 3 children over marital dispute in UP’s Banda
A woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district ended her life allegedly by jumping into the Ken Canal along with her three children tied to her body following a dispute with her husband, police said.

Over 1,000 rescued in Uttarkashi flood, relief work underway: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that more than 1,000 people, including devotees and pilgrims from across the country, have been rescued after the recent flash floods and mudslides in the Uttarkashi district.

Two Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event
Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo, officials said.

Brazil’s Lula holds talks with Putin on Ukraine and BRICS ties ahead of Alaska summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for about 40 minutes on Saturday, the Brazilian presidential palace said.

Putin briefed Lula on his talks with the United States and “recent peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine,” as per the statement. The two leaders also discussed BRICS cooperation and the broader international political and economic situation, reported Reuters.

Putin initiated the call, during which he discussed his talks with the US on Ukraine and Brazil-Russia cooperation, Lula’s office stated. The two leaders reaffirmed their plans to hold the next Brazil-Russia High-Level Commission on Cooperation later this year as well.

This comes amid Lula saying that he intends to call the leaders of the BRICS nations, including South Africa, to coordinate a joint effort to Trump’s tariffs on US imports. The Brazilian president spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday as well.

Following his talks with Lula, Modi wrote in a post on X that a strong, people-focused partnership among Global South nations serves the interests of everyone.

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NSA Ajit Doval met Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov

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