A rescue operation underway after a landslide in Wayanad.
Gandhi-King Foundation Faces FCRA Challenges
U.S. and Indian officials are currently addressing significant obstacles posed by the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) that have delayed funding for the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act, which was established four years ago. This initiative, valued at approximately $40 million (₹335 crore), aims to establish a Gandhi-King Development Foundation.
Five Policemen Dismissed in Jammu and Kashmir Drug and Terrorism Cases
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir utilized Article 311 on August 3 to terminate six government employees, including five policemen, accused of anti-national activities based on security agency reports.
Village Defence Guards Equipped with Advanced Weapons: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on August 3 that Village Defence Guards (VDGs) have received advanced weapons in response to rising terror incidents in the Jammu region, where eight terror activities have been reported since June.
Wayanad Landslides: Search and Rescue Operations Enter Final Stage
Search and rescue efforts for landslide victims in Wayanad have reached a critical phase, with operations focusing on the affected areas of Chooralmala and Mundakkai on the fifth day of the mission. Teams recovered five bodies, including three from Chooralmala.
Trump Opts Out of Debate with Harris, Proposes Face-Off on Alternate Platform
Donald Trump announced he will not participate in an upcoming debate with Vice President Kamala Harris set for September, instead suggesting they engage in a debate on another platform, which raises the likelihood of a pre-election confrontation being unlikely.
Katie Ledecky Makes Olympic History with 800 Freestyle Win
Katie Ledecky achieved a significant milestone by winning her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics, becoming only the second swimmer to win an event at four consecutive Summer Games with her victory in the 800-meter freestyle.
Massive Rally in Venezuela Demands Presidential Election Results Reversal
In a significant display of public sentiment, thousands rallied in Venezuela’s capital on August 3 to support an opposition candidate, claiming victory in the recent presidential election. Despite the government declaring President Nicolás Maduro the winner, no official voting tallies have been provided.
Nishant Dev’s Olympic Journey Comes to a Heartbreaking End
Indian boxer Nishant Dev faced a heartbreaking defeat in the quarterfinals of the men’s 71kg event at the Olympics, losing to Mexico’s Marco Verde Alvarez after initially leading in the match.
Bangladesh PM Holds Urgent Meeting with University Leaders Amid Protests
Bengali Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina convened an emergency meeting with university vice-chancellors and college leaders following widespread protests resulting in over 200 fatalities, as student activists demand her resignation.
Al-Shabaab Attack Claims At Least 32 Lives in Mogadishu
A devastating attack by al-Shabaab, involving a suicide bomber and gunmen at a busy beach in Mogadishu, resulted in at least 32 fatalities and numerous injuries, marking one of the deadliest incidents in Somalia in recent memory.
Death Toll from Himachal Pradesh Cloudbursts Rises to Nine, Search Continues for Missing
The death toll from flash floods in Himachal Pradesh, resulting from cloudbursts, has risen to nine, with search operations ongoing for approximately 45 individuals still unaccounted for.
Escalating Tensions in the Middle East Following Hamas Leader’s Assassination
Middle Eastern tensions have surged following the assassination of a Hamas leader, as Iran and its allies prepare to respond, raising fears of broader conflict, while the United States has increased military presence in the region.
