Ukraine has shared a video that it says shows a Russian drone chasing a civilian street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding near him. The 52-year-old man survived with shrapnel injuries, concussion and trauma, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the incident a Russian "human safari" attack and urged the world to take notice. Ukraine's Foreign Minister described it as a deliberate attack on civilians. A 2025 UN report documented similar drone attacks in Kherson. Russia denies deliberately targeting civilians. The BBC verified the video's location but could not independently confirm who filmed the attack.

An Indian-flagged commercial vessel sank off the coast of Yemen after it was hit by a projectile in the Red Sea. All 13 Indian crew members and one foreign national were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard and taken to Mokha port. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack, calling it an unprovoked strike on a civilian vessel. India said its embassy in Riyadh is coordinating with Yemeni authorities to assist the rescued crew. The government also renewed its call for safe navigation in international waters. Officials have not identified who carried out the attack.

The Donald Trump administration has cancelled the commercial driving licences of more than 28,000 immigrant truckers in the United States. Officials said many drivers did not meet English language requirements. The government also announced a new programme to help military veterans become commercial truck drivers. Reports said the move could affect many Indian drivers, especially those from Punjab and Haryana working in the US trucking industry. The administration said the action is part of a wider crackdown on unsafe driving and licensing violations. Officials believe the veteran recruitment programme will help fill the shortage of truck drivers created by the decision.

A viral video from Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district shows schoolchildren crossing a stop dam over the Betwa river to reach school. The students from Karua village use the risky route because the safer road is 8 to 10 kilometres longer. Officials confirmed the video was filmed in Paloh village. After the footage went viral, the administration promised bicycles for the children to use the safer route. It also proposed building a temporary bridge and is considering opening a school closer to the villages. The children said they have crossed the dam this way for four to five years without another practical option.

A Pakistan delegation reportedly met leaders of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Rawalakot, Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, amid ongoing protests in the region. According to Times Now, sources claimed the delegation included Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, an NIA-wanted operative linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. The report alleged the meeting raised fresh concerns over Pakistan's ties with terror groups. The talks come as protests continue over assembly seats, inflation, electricity tariffs and governance. Amnesty International USA has called for an independent investigation into the reported use of force against protesters. Pakistan has not publicly responded to the claims.

Animal lovers held a candlelight march in Maharashtra's Ambernath on Monday, demanding the arrest of a man accused of killing a cat. Police said the incident happened on July 26 at a housing society, where the man allegedly pushed the cat from the 12th floor. The animal died on the spot. CCTV footage of the incident went viral and sparked public outrage. A case has been registered, and police have questioned the accused. Protesters said no arrest has been made yet. The cat's body was later exhumed for a post-mortem. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

The Centre has summoned Meta's Head of Public Policy and an Instagram technical official for meetings on August 5 and 6. The government wants answers on how Meta's algorithms work and how political content is promoted. Officials will also discuss the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, child sexual abuse material, AI-generated fake videos and compliance with Indian law. Meta has been asked to explain the technical error behind the post's removal. The government will also review the company's safety measures and content moderation systems. The meetings are part of wider scrutiny of Meta's operations in India.

Bangladesh has renewed its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, urging India to send her back to face legal proceedings a day before her scheduled virtual address from New Delhi. Dhaka also asked India not to allow its territory to be used for Hasina's political activities, warning such events could affect bilateral relations. Bangladesh says it is prepared to arrest Hasina immediately if she returns. India, meanwhile, reiterated that the August 5 event is being organised by a private media entity and has no government involvement or endorsement. The developments underscore continuing tensions over Hasina's exile and the future of India-Bangladesh relations. (PC: The Telegraph)

Japan has warned that the Indo-Pacific could face a Ukraine-like security crisis as military cooperation among China, Russia and North Korea deepens. In its 2026 Defence White Paper, Tokyo described the regional security environment as the most severe since World War II, identifying China as its greatest strategic challenge due to expanding military capabilities and increased activity around Taiwan and the East China Sea. The report also highlighted growing China-Russia joint bomber patrols and naval exercises near Japan, alongside North Korea's rapid advances in missile technology. Japan said the trilateral alignment is raising regional tensions and poses a serious threat to the post-war security order in East Asia. (PC: Wikipedia)

India has distanced itself from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's planned public appearance in New Delhi, saying the August 5 event is being organised by a private media entity without any government involvement or endorsement. The clarification comes after Bangladesh expressed concern that Hasina's virtual address could undermine improving bilateral ties. Living in India since fleeing Bangladesh after the 2024 student-led uprising, Hasina is set to address an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club, South Asia, alongside several Awami League leaders and supporters. New Delhi reiterated that the programme is independent of the government as Dhaka continues seeking Hasina's extradition over criminal convictions.