In Ahmedabad’s Chandlodia neighborhood, a distressing video showed a stray dog being tied to a motorcycle, beaten, and dragged through the streets before being abandoned near the Gota railway crossing—sparking widespread public outrage . Police arrested the accused, identified as Ramesh Patel, following the clip going viral. An FIR has been filed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita . The dog's condition remains unknown. Animal rights activists condemned the act, called for legal action, and emphasized humane alternatives amid ongoing debates over stray dog management in the city.

On August 24, 2025, veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending a career defined by patience, resilience, and classical technique . Over 103 Test matches, Pujara amassed 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries, making him India’s eighth-highest Test run-scorer . His standout achievement came as Player of the Series in India’s historic 2018–19 Test series victory in Australia, where he scored 521 runs and anchored India’s batting . The news marks the close of an era for one of modern cricket’s most steadfast bearers of Test-match spirit. (PC: BCCI)  

On August 23, 2025, India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha, the DRDO announced . This advanced system combines Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAM) for medium-range threats, VSHORADS for close-in defence, and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) to neutralize various aerial threats, including drones, fighter aircraft, and cruise missiles . Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the test as a significant stride towards a self-reliant, multi-tiered air-defence infrastructure. (PC: X)    

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit India soon, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his August 2024 trip to Kyiv. Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, confirmed both nations are coordinating to lock in the exact travel date, calling the visit a significant milestone for their bilateral relations as they evolve toward a strategic partnership . The ambassador also underscored India’s growing role in peace efforts, noting the country is not neutral but firmly supports diplomacy in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. (PC: Money Control)

Former U.S. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley emphasized that the United States needs India as a democratic ally to counterbalance China. Amid escalating trade tensions and new tariffs targeting India’s Russian oil imports, Haley urged New Delhi to consider President Trump's concerns seriously and to collaborate with the White House to find a resolution. She called for a high-level dialogue—specifically a direct meeting between Trump and Prime Minister Modi—“the sooner the better,” to reverse the downward spiral and reinforce strategic cooperation between the two democracies. (PC: The Times of India)

Sprinter Animesh Kujur, aged 22, clinched gold in the men’s 200 m at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Chennai, clocking 20.63 s, securing his spot at the World Championships beginning September 13 in Tokyo, and becoming the first-ever Indian male sprinter to qualify for this event . This season, he shattered national records in both 100 m (10.18 s) and 200 m (as low as 20.32 s), won bronze at the Asian Athletics Championships, and competed in the U-23 200 m at the Monaco Diamond League . His coach, Martin Owens, emphasized that Tokyo is “just for the experience,” adding there's “no expectation” on Animesh’s performance at this stage. (PC: The Indian EXPRESS)

India and China are set to deepen military-level engagement through Lt General–Major General dialogues across three sectors Chushul, Nathu La, and Kibuthoo/Yangtze following the 24th round of Special Representative talks on August 19. This move aims to reduce friction along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and build real-time conflict resolution capacity. The initiative coincides with PM Modi and President Xi Jinping’s upcoming meeting at the SCO summit in Tianjin (Aug 31–Sep 1), where broader normalization steps like resuming air services are expected. Amid rising US tariffs on both nations, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi emphasized strategic cooperation to counter economic pressure from Washington. (PC: Hindustan Times)

An Indian man in Singapore has been sentenced to six weeks in jail for secretly marrying a second woman while still legally wed to his first wife. The 49-year-old, whose name remains undisclosed, committed bigamy, a criminal offense under Singapore law. He married his second wife in a Hindu ceremony without informing her of his existing marriage. The deception came to light when his first wife discovered the second marriage and reported it to authorities. The court emphasized the seriousness of breaching marital laws and the emotional harm caused. The man pleaded guilty, and the judge noted the importance of honesty in relationships and legal compliance in matrimonial matters.(PC: Live Law)

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized the U.S. for warming ties with Pakistan, reminding Washington of Osama bin Laden’s 2011 hideout in Abbottabad. He questioned the trust placed in the same Pakistani military that sheltered the 9/11 mastermind. Jaishankar’s remarks followed Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir’s exclusive meeting with President Trump, who was later nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Pakistan for allegedly averting nuclear war during Operation Sindoor. Jaishankar also condemned U.S. double standards on energy imports from Russia, highlighting leniency toward China and the EU while imposing steep tariffs on India. He warned against “politics of convenience” and urged recognition of historical truths.(PC: The Caravan & CSR Journal)

Argentina’s national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala for a FIFA international friendly scheduled between November 10 and 18, 2025, with Kochi being the likely venue . This will mark the first time in nearly 15 years Argentina plays in India, generating excitement among fans nationwide. The opponent is yet to be decided, though Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman confirmed that several FIFA top-50 teams, including Australia, have shown interest . The match promises to be a milestone in Indian football lore. (PC: Reuters)