👷 Labourer Dies in Jammu Bridge Pier Collapse

A concrete bridge pier unexpectedly collapsed during construction work on Tuesday in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. A labourer from Bihar, identified as 25-year-old Gotam Sahu, was crushed to death in the incident. Another worker sustained head injuries and was subsequently transported to the hospital. The accident happened at Jakh Morh in Vijaypur area around 10:10 am. Police have registered a case and started investigating the causes of this collapse. 👷

🤔 BJP tells Gandhi to check tribal hostels in Congress states first

The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for raising tribal student concerns in Maharashtra, urging him to first examine welfare departments in Telangana and Karnataka. Gandhi, on Monday, August 24, 2026, asked CM Fadnavis to address the issues of tribal students hunger striking in Maharashtra. These students protested against an age limit and 'humiliating rules' in state-run hostels. The BJP countered, alleging Congress leaders run the protesting schools and attempting to shield them. The ruling party asserted that Congress misused these schools when it was in power. 😥

🏞️ Family jumps into Tunga river in Shivamogga

A woman and her three children allegedly jumped into the Tunga river from a railway bridge in Shivamogga on Monday night. Local residents, Naveen and Dadapeer, rescued the mother and her 11-month-old son from the incident. Two of the children are still missing as of Tuesday morning. Police and Fire Services attended the scene, and the rescued individuals were taken to McGann Hospital. The reason behind this tragic event remains unknown at this time. 💔

🏏 Suthar's wicket tally after two Tests is notable

Indian slow left-armer Manav Suthar amassed 17 wickets across his first two Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. This places him among the elite, as only 11 bowlers have taken more wickets in the same number of matches. Narendra Hirwani holds the top spot with 24 wickets in his initial two Tests. Suthar's bowling average stands at 11.35, which is competitive for a newcomer. His third Test is scheduled to be ongoing in Colombo at the time of this publication. 🏏

⚔️ China J-16 vs Rafale in rare drill ✈️

Chinese J-16 fighters engaged in direct aerial combat drills against French Rafale jets for the first time during the China-Egypt 'Eagles of Civilisation' exercise. This rare drill took place with Chinese and Egyptian forces, starting on August 22nd. The exercise is significant because India is observing the performance of the J-16 closely. This interest stems from last year's conflict where Indian Rafales faced Pakistan's J-10 jets. India will use this to gauge the J-16 before potentially seeing it in Pakistan's fleet.

✈️ China's J-16 clashes with Rafale in rare drill

Chinese J-16 jets directly engaged in aerial combat drills against Rafale fighters for the first time during a joint China-Egypt exercise. This rare drill took place with the China-Egypt 'Eagles of Civilisation' exercise starting on August 22. The J-16, a heavyweight multirole fighter, is being closely watched by India due to past conflicts and growing Chinese air power. India is interested because Pakistan wants to acquire the J-16 after last year's hostilities. The performance of the J-16 against the Rafale offers crucial lessons for the IAF. ✈️

⚠️ CIA warned Trump: Killing Khamenei could backfire

US intelligence warned President Donald Trump that targeting Iran’s top leadership would not cause regime collapse. Specifically, eliminating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was predicted to trigger severe regional escalation instead. The conflict, which started near February 28, stretched from a planned six-week campaign to a six-month stalemate. After Khamenei was reportedly killed, his son Mojtaba Khamenei took over, with the IRGC tightening control. Consequently, the US shifted its strategy from strikes to a naval blockade and sanctions. 😟

🏛️ SC rejects plea stopping lawyer chamber demolition in Lucknow

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Central Bar Association, Lucknow, against demolition notices for lawyers' chambers. The bench, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court's directions. These proceedings stemmed from the August 6 order concerning around 72 alleged encroachers near the Lucknow District Court complex. Justice Nath strongly asserted that unauthorized constructions cannot be protected merely by their occupants being members of the Bar. The demolition action, proposed for August 30, will proceed as directed by the High Court. ⚖️

💧 AAP trolls BJP over waterlogging at stadium

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) mocked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after waterlogging was spotted at Talkatora Stadium on Monday. AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar shared a video showing BJP National President Nitin Nabin flagging off processions amidst the flooded area. This happened as BJP leaders gathered for the 'Pavan Mati Kalash' processions for Sant Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary. The event was part of the 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan' and was attended by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. Next, the BJP aims to spread Sant Ravidas' teachings across all Delhi households and localities.

💖 Taiwanese actor sparks romance buzz in India

Photos and videos of Taiwanese actor Cheng Chang Fan with an Indian woman went viral online, sparking intense romance rumors. The actor shared a carousel of photos praising Indian women after an old reel surfaced from 2025. The video reportedly shows him meeting a hotel staff member in India who welcomed him with an aarti and tilak. Viewers interpreted the interaction as a Bollywood-style love-at-first-sight moment, leading to massive speculation. However, neither Cheng nor the woman has publicly confirmed any romantic relationship between them.

✈️ Turkey and China send massive military aid to Pakistan

Turkish and Chinese military transport aircraft surged into Pakistan's airspace between August 19 and August 21. These flights landed at strategic bases like Nur Khan and Masroor, alongside other key installations. Flight tracking recorded these operations over a 60-hour window, involving C-130s, A400M Atlas, and Xi'an Y-20 planes. The airlift follows a trilateral defence pact, suggesting deepening military ties between Islamabad and its allies. The cargo reportedly included advanced UAVs, loitering munitions, and air-defence components. 🚁