Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said New Delhi buys Russian oil for its own energy security and national development, not to help Moscow fund the Ukraine war. His comments come amid intensifying Western sanctions and possible secondary tariffs targeting countries importing Russian oil. The US is considering legislation allowing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from major Russian crude or gas buyers. Alipov accused sanctioning countries of choosing “pressure tactics” over cooperation and said Russia is willing to supply India with as much oil as required. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said cutting Russian oil purchases would not end the Ukraine conflict, which, he stressed, requires dialogue, diplomacy and negotiation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi, calling the incident distressing and extending condolences to the families of those who died. In a post on X, Modi prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and said authorities were working at the site to assist those affected. The latest update said 4 people had died and 9 had been rescued following the collapse at Satya Niketan Market. Rescue operations remained underway as authorities continued efforts at the site. News18 also reported that ongoing repair and construction work in the basement of the five-storey boys’ PG hostel was believed to have caused the sudden collapse.

At least four people have died and several others were injured after a five-storey student PG building collapsed in southwest Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Sunday afternoon. The collapse turned the congested neighbourhood near Delhi University’s South Campus into a frantic rescue zone, with fears that dozens could still be trapped beneath tonnes of rubble. Rescue teams are racing against time to reach those inside the debris. Locals said the building, known as “Hostel Daze”, was nearly 50 years old, while construction work was underway in its basement when it collapsed. The area has congested lanes lined with student hostels, PG accommodations and eateries. Six people have been rescued, while several students remain trapped.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official three-day visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10, marking the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to the island nation in 38 years. During the visit, Mr. Singh is expected to meet Sri Lanka’s top leadership and hold consultations on bilateral, regional and defence-related issues. Discussions are likely to include defence cooperation, including possible collaboration in air-defence systems, and a review of ongoing security engagements between the two countries. The visit is expected to provide fresh momentum to the growing India-Sri Lanka defence partnership. Mr. Singh will also interact with members of the Indian diaspora during his stay in Colombo. (PC: ANI)

Singapore police are investigating a wave of racist and xenophobic online comments targeting people of Indian origin, Senior Minister K Shanmugam said. The abuse followed Nepal’s August 26 flash floods, which left nine Singaporeans missing, and reports that Air India sought about $1.5 billion from shareholders, including Singapore Airlines. Shanmugam called the remarks “shameful, nasty and totally unacceptable”, citing stereotypes involving snakes, curry, pratam and black magic. He said perpetrators should be unmasked and dealt with, while Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information will ask platforms to remove comments breaching guidelines. Authorities circulated 20 examples, including “CECA faces”. Shanmugam also condemned attacks on Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara over his ethnicity and alleged Air India preference.

Star Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finally broke their China Masters jinx, winning the Super 750 title for the first time. The Indians produced a stirring comeback in Sunday’s final, recovering from a game down to defeat China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in a gruelling three-game thriller. Satwik and Chirag lost the opening game 11-21 but responded strongly to take the second 21-13 before sealing the deciding game 21-17. The contest lasted 1 hour and 10 minutes. The victory came after three China Masters finals, including two heartbreaking defeats, making their successful fightback against the home favourites a significant breakthrough for the Indian pair. (PC: India Today)

Indonesia suspended operations at five airports, including Jakarta’s main Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread across the region. The eruption produced ash plumes reaching up to 15,000 metres, creating serious risks for aircraft engines and aviation safety. Around 301 flights, including 58 international services, were disrupted, while airlines cancelled or delayed several Jakarta-bound flights. The eruption also affected fishing and school activities as ash caused irritation and reduced visibility. Authorities established a 3-kilometre exclusion zone around the volcano and are monitoring conditions. Officials said there was no immediate tsunami threat, while measures including cloud seeding were being considered. (PC: PTI)

Indonesia suspended operations at five airports, including Jakarta’s main Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread across the region. The eruption produced ash plumes reaching up to 15,000 metres, creating serious risks for aircraft engines and aviation safety. Around 301 flights, including 58 international services, were disrupted, while airlines cancelled or delayed several Jakarta-bound flights. The eruption also affected fishing and school activities as ash caused irritation and reduced visibility. Authorities established a 3-kilometre exclusion zone around the volcano and are monitoring conditions. Officials said there was no immediate tsunami threat, while measures including cloud seeding were being considered. (PC: EPA)

India and China are holding their first-ever Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh at Wacha BMP along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The engagement comes ahead of the BRICS Summit and follows boundary talks between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. During their meeting, both sides agreed to strengthen mechanisms aimed at preventing border tensions from escalating. The latest military-level engagement signals continued efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to maintain communication and manage differences along the disputed frontier. The talks in Arunachal Pradesh come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilise India-China relations and ensure that disagreements along the LAC do not develop into larger confrontations. (PC: X)

Indian powerlifter Keyaa Banerji won a silver medal at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships after an impressive 140kg deadlift, more than three times her body weight. Her achievement quickly drew praise online and attention across India. However, the sudden spotlight also brought disturbing online abuse. Banerji revealed that she faced sexual harassment, impersonation, and discussions targeting her ethnicity, ancestry and caste. She also said thousands of AI-generated images had been created by morphing and editing her face and body in disturbing ways. The powerlifter described the experience as particularly unnerving, saying the fake images were appearing on her own and people she knew’s social media feeds. (PC: MSN)