Published: Aug 23, 2026, 20:26 IST | Updated: Aug 23, 2026, 20:26 IST
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.
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