Two men have been detained over the killing of a Hindu family of four in Bangladesh’s Rangpur, police said. The suspects were allegedly taking Yaba, a potent methamphetamine-based drug, on the family’s rooftop when retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty confronted them. Police said the men then killed Ganapati, his wife and their two children. Investigators said the suspects stayed inside the house for six to seven hours after the killings. They allegedly ate dates and cucumbers, took a bath and later left. Police said evidence recovered from the house helped identify and arrest the suspects, who reportedly confessed during questioning.  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised Yashasvi Jaiswal for his heated clash with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. The incident happened after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal for 45. Fernando appeared to give Jaiswal a send-off as he walked back. Jaiswal then turned around and confronted the bowler. The two exchanged words, clashed heads and were involved in a brief push before Sri Lankan players separated them. Manjrekar said Jaiswal “crossed the line” and should have kept his cool. He added that the match referee should take serious note of the physical contact.  

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has mocked the BJP’s new Gen Z outreach programme and questioned its choice of leaders. Reacting to the newly formed team, Das wrote, “Three claps to the BJP for a marvellous set of ‘Gen Z faces’.” He also referred to earlier remarks by BJP president Nitin Nabin about young people and protesters. Das further criticised Smriti Irani, who is part of the outreach team. The BJP has formed the team to strengthen its engagement with younger voters. The programme will focus on their concerns and expectations through discussions, interactions and other activities across the country.  

The government spent a record Rs 92.35 crore on repairing, renovating and furnishing Union Ministers’ official homes in Delhi during 2025-26, an RTI reply has shown. The amount was more than three times the Rs 27.47 crore spent in 2014-15. The Central Public Works Department spent Rs 547.68 crore on these homes between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Officials said inflation and the cost of maintaining old buildings led to higher spending. Many colonial-era bungalows have seepage, termite damage, ageing electrical systems and plumbing problems. Spending was Rs 71.98 crore in 2024-25 before rising to its highest level in 2025-26. (PC: India Today)

India batter Devdutt Padikkal produced another outstanding performance against Sri Lanka, scoring 117 runs off 193 balls with 12 fours in the second Test. His century continued a remarkable run after his 167 in the opening Test at Galle. Padikkal has now broken Rahul Dravid’s record for the most runs by an Indian batter in a two-match away Test series. He also became the first visiting-team batter to score multiple centuries while batting at No. 3 in a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. His consistent performances have strengthened India’s batting and established Padikkal as one of the series’ standout performers. (PC: AFP)

Former diplomat Navdeep Suri, who represented India as ambassador to the UAE and Egypt and High Commissioner to Australia, has highlighted difficulties faced during Punjab’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Suri revealed that volunteers informed him that some of his details did not match records from 2003, creating problems in establishing his citizenship despite his long public service career. Sharing his experience on social media, Suri questioned procedural inconsistencies in the voter verification process. The incident has sparked debate over the implementation of SIR in Punjab, with concerns that ordinary citizens may encounter similar hurdles while updating or verifying their electoral records. (PC: X)

A breakfast outing at Paul’s restaurant in Horizon Centre, Gurugram, turned disturbing after diner Sulabh Mathur spotted a live worm crawling over meat inside a partially eaten sandwich. Mathur shared a video of the incident on Instagram, raising serious concerns about food hygiene at the upscale restaurant. His group had reportedly ordered six to seven dishes around 11 am before discovering the worm. The viral video quickly gained around 1.3 million views, prompting users to question how contaminated food reached customers. Many expressed shock and said the incident made them reconsider dining at the restaurant. (PC: India Today)

India face Argentina in a crucial do-or-die Hockey World Cup clash on August 24, with their semifinal hopes dependent on both a big victory and favourable results elsewhere. India suffered a 1-3 defeat against the Netherlands, leaving them without points in Pool E. Argentina’s 3-1 win over England, however, kept India mathematically alive. India must beat Argentina by at least three goals and then hope the Netherlands defeat England to improve their goal difference. Captain Harmanpreet Singh, joint tournament top-scorer with six goals, will lead the challenge. Coach Craig Fulton stressed the need for sharper attacking play and greater efficiency. (PC: Hockey India)

The Maharashtra government has announced a new welfare policy ensuring lifelong care for retired police dogs. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed that dogs completing their 10-year service will no longer be sent to third-party adoptive homes. Instead, they will remain with the police force and their long-time handlers. The Home Department will cover their food, medical treatment and daily upkeep throughout retirement. The decision follows concerns that some dogs experienced distress after separation from familiar handlers and surroundings, with reports of some refusing food. Police dogs play vital roles in detecting explosives and narcotics, tracking criminals and rescue operations. (PC: ANI)

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on August 28. The prestigious award has been given to only 30 astronauts, including Neil Armstrong and John Glenn. During their 10-day lunar flyby mission, the crew travelled 252,756 miles from Earth, breaking the distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Their mission marked a major milestone in the United States’ plans to return humans to the Moon and eventually reach Mars. The ceremony will take place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. (PC: Reuters)