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21 former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev renew their appeal to Shehbaz Sharif for humane treatment and medical care for Imran Khan

Police said Kunal Murlidhar Chandwade reached the location at around 10 am and remained close to the edge of the cliff for several hours. His parents tried to convince him to return. Local residents, police personnel and fire brigade officials also joined the efforts to bring him to safety.

Some of Donald Trump's allies as well as critics think the US president might declare a national emergency ahead of the midterm elections. Foreign interference and noncitizen voting are the possible excuses

Pakistan is facing fresh criticism over press freedom after journalist and researcher Danish Irshad was reportedly placed on the country’s Fourth Schedule, an administrative terrorism watch list that can impose restrictions on movement, finances and public activities. Irshad has reportedly documented developments in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir for nearly a decade, including recent protests, the security crackdown and the deaths of civilians. His reported inclusion on the Fourth Schedule has raised questions among journalists, activists and rights groups over the use of anti-terror provisions against a journalist. Critics argue that the reported absence of a public trial or clearly stated criminal allegations against Irshad raises serious concerns about press freedom and independent journalism. Pakistani journalists and activists have reportedly described the move as an attack on media freedom and warned that it could have a chilling effect on journalists covering protests, human rights and political unrest. The development comes amid broader restrictions on media access and reporting from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Foreign journalists and Pakistani staff working with international media have reportedly faced additional government clearance requirements for reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.

Sri Lanka is facing a fresh political and judicial controversy as the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK), the country’s main Tamil political party, demands a national referendum on the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment. The controversial amendment seeks to extend the retirement age of judges across Sri Lanka’s higher courts. Under the proposed changes, the retirement age for Supreme Court judges would increase from 65 to 67, while Court of Appeal judges would retire at 65 instead of 63. The bill also proposes a retirement age of 62 for High Court, District Court and Magistrates’ Court judges. ITAK argues that the proposed constitutional amendment directly concerns the sovereignty of the people and should therefore be put to a public vote. The demand has added to a growing debate over judicial independence and the separation of powers in Sri Lanka. The bill has been on the Sri Lankan Parliament’s order paper since August 18 and is expected to move to its second reading after the Supreme Court delivers its decision on petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed amendment.

High demand for AI compute is causing a global crunch in memory. Chip costs are rising, which is leading to higher prices for all tech products, both software and hardware. Indian IT firms, data centres and electronics makers are tackling higher costs as supply tightens.

The Su-30MKI divides heavy combat workloads between a front pilot and a rear Weapon Systems Officer. This dual layout enables 10-hour flights, radar operation, and 2.5-tonne BrahMos strikes.

In today's bulletin, the Cauvery water dispute takes centre stage as Minister S.J. Kumaraswamy accuses the Karnataka government of secretly releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu while allegedly neglecting the interests of Karnataka farmers. Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued an important clarification on H1N1 influenza. Scientists say that no new H1N1 strain has been identified in India and that there is no reason for panic over the seasonal influenza virus currently circulating. In the United States, a 62-year-old Indian-origin Gujarati businessman, Suresh Parsottamdas Patel, was shot dead inside his store in Jackson, Tennessee, while his 19-year-old daughter was present. Police are investigating the incident. Internationally, heavy rainfall and flooding are reported in parts of southern China, while the Gaza conflict continues with reports of civilian casualties, including a four-year-old child. The Russia-Ukraine war also remains in focus as Ukraine reportedly targets an Ozon logistics facility for a second consecutive day. The latest strike comes amid intensified Ukrainian attacks on Russian economic and logistics infrastructure. A major wildfire in Nevada has spread across more than 10,500 acres, prompting evacuations and road closures. In Formula 1, home favourite Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix, bringing out a race stoppage before the event resumed. Stay tuned to WION World for breaking news, India news, world news, political developments, international affairs, Russia-Ukraine updates, US news, health updates and the latest developments from across the globe.

The controversy erupted after a video surfaced on social media showing fish being prepared at a banquet hall, where the welcome programme was organised for Rai, Congress state in-charge Rajpal Gautam, national spokesperson Akhilesh Pratap Singh and Purvanchal in-charge Abhishek Dutt.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed expected new US sanctions as “bullying”, saying Washington’s repeated pressure tactics against Tehran will fail.

Kiren Rijiju takes a playful swipe at Rahul Gandhi over river swimming in Arunachal Pradesh as their light-hearted fitness rivalry continues

From Joe Root to Jacques Kallis, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 13,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

In an exclusive conversation, Harshita Gaur, who plays the role of Dimpy Pandit in the Mirzapur franchise, spoke about her upcoming Mirzapur film, the on-set memories and an upcoming project which will feature Kalki Koechlin. Read to know more.

An Se-young defeated Yamaguchi Akane 2-0 to win the 2026 BWF World Championships, reclaiming the women's singles crown in a perfect comeback

Alex Lanier made history by becoming the first Frenchman to win the BWF World Championships men's singles title, defeating Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admits the country faces severe economic and security crises amid mounting U.S. sanctions, declaring Iran is in a "full-scale war."

Saudi Arabia is creating an alternative oil export route through the Red Sea as security threats disrupt shipping around the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The kingdom is using tankers to transport crude from its Red Sea port of Yanbu to Ain Sokhna in Egypt. From there, the oil can travel north through Egypt's SUMED pipeline to Sidi Kerir on the Mediterranean coast, allowing Saudi crude to reach international markets without relying entirely on vulnerable maritime routes. The alternative route has gained importance after Yemen's Houthi forces announced a blockade targeting vessels loaded at Yanbu.

Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on 28 August

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to arrive in Beijing for the 25th round of India-China Special Representatives talks on the long-running boundary dispute. Doval is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as both sides seek to address the 3,488-kilometre border question between the two Asian giants. The talks carry added significance as they come ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, where Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India. The outcome of the Doval-Wang discussions could help shape the atmosphere surrounding Xi's potential visit. India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has repeatedly stressed that peace and tranquillity along the border remain essential for stable and productive India-China relations.