Gangsters Neeraj Faridpur and Bhau Ritolia, affiliated with the Himanshu Bhau gang, claimed responsibility for the firing outside YouTuber and Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram residence. In a social media post, they accused Yadav of promoting a betting app “that has destroyed many households.” Early Sunday morning, three masked men on a motorbike fired around 15 bullets at the house. Elvish was not home, but his family was present and unharmed. The shots targeted the first floor, while the family resides on the third. Police cordoned off the area, confirmed no injuries, and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify suspects. An investigation is underway to trace the attackers.

3 men were killed and 8 others injured in a shooting at a Brooklyn lounge early Sunday, New York police said. The attack happened around 3:30am at Taste Of The City Lounge in Crown Heights. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed multiple shooters were involved after a dispute. At least 36 shell casings were found at the scene. The victims were aged between 27 and 61. Eight survivors, including three women, were taken to hospital. A firearm was recovered nearby, but no arrests have been made. Detectives are reviewing CCTV as the investigation continues. Police said the shooters remain at large. (PC: Sky News)

Subhash Chandra of Udhampur—who had long selflessly served Mata Machail pilgrims through a community kitchen—was miraculously rescued alive after being buried under debris for nearly 30 hours following a devastating cloudburst in Chisoti village on August 14, 2025 . The deluge claimed 60 lives, injured over 100, and left up to 1,500 people missing . Rescue teams comprising the Army, police, NDRF, SDRF, and volunteers discovered Subhash along with four bodies in the same spot . Officials and locals hailed his survival as divine protection for his years of devotion. (PC: NDTV)

Thousands of Palestinians fled Gaza City’s Zeitoun area after six days of heavy Israeli air strikes and shelling. Gaza’s civil defence said at least 40 people were killed on Saturday. Israel plans to force over 1 million residents into camps in southern Gaza. The UN warned famine is unfolding, with 251 people, including 108 children, already dead from malnutrition. In Israel, a one-day nationwide strike saw roads blocked and trains disrupted. Protesters, led by hostage families, demanded the war end and hostages be freed. The war has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians since Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack. (PC: BBC)

Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, has revealed a plan to revive the country's economy by highlighting its "rare earth treasure." His remarks were made after the U.S. expressed interest in Pakistan's mineral reserves, which are crucial for the electronics and defense industries. The U.S. is seeking to reduce its dependence on China for these resources. Munir stated that with this treasure, "Pakistan's debt will also be reduced, and Pakistan will soon be counted among the most prosperous societies." This interest from the U.S. comes at a time of strained relations between the U.S. and India. The Washington Post reported that the US President’s new-found interest in Pakistan is "less about oil than about access to minerals and rare earths," even as Islamabad received its first-ever crude oil shipment from the US under the trade deal. (PC: News18)

The Election Commission of India held a press conference to address allegations of "vote theft" and "voter manipulation" raised by opposition parties, particularly in relation to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar asserted that the claims were baseless, stating that it's impossible to steal votes in a system involving millions of officials and agents. The CEC emphasized that the electoral roll revision is a transparent process with multiple tiers of verification and that political parties have ample opportunity to raise objections during the designated period. He also stated that anyone with concerns should provide an affidavit with evidence, a request that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had previously declined. The ECI also released a district-wise list of the 6.5 million voters whose names were deleted from the draft electoral rolls, complying with a Supreme Court directive to ensure transparency. (PC: Tribune)

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, but the summit concluded without a concrete deal. Both leaders called the talks "productive" and "constructive," but neither mentioned a ceasefire. The meeting, which included a red carpet welcome for Putin, drew criticism from some European allies and Ukrainians. Following the summit, Trump announced he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington to discuss a potential peace agreement. The lack of a definitive outcome on the war leaves the situation unresolved, but signals a path for continued diplomacy. (PC: CNN & X)

During his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he stopped a potential war between India and Pakistan. In a Fox News interview, Trump said the two nations were “shooting down airplanes” and on the brink of nuclear conflict, which he resolved using trade leverage. India, however, maintains the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks without U.S. mediation. Trump also mentioned resolving other global conflicts and criticized India’s purchase of Russian oil, threatening secondary sanctions. His recent 50% tariffs on Indian imports, including 25% on oil, drew sharp criticism from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, calling them unjustified and unreasonable. (PC: PTI)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) and the second Indian in space, returned to India early Sunday following his Axiom-4 mission . He was received at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport by dignitaries including Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, and ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan . Shukla will soon meet Prime Minister Modi before heading to Lucknow and later participating in National Space Day celebrations . This milestone reflects both national pride and India’s advancing role in human space exploration. 

A renewed debate surrounds the possibility of MS Dhoni stepping into India’s head coach role, fueled by Team India’s inconsistent performance under Gautam Gambhir. While Gambhir’s coaching has yielded uneven results—raising questions about his effectiveness—Aakash Chopra highlighted Dhoni’s calm demeanor and strategic acumen as strengths. However, Chopra noted Dhoni may decline such a demanding, full-time national assignment due to his preference for privacy and varied personal commitments post-retirement. The discussion underscores broader curiosity over leadership direction, balancing Gambhir’s shortcomings with the appeal of Dhoni’s experience—despite doubts about his willingness to take up the mantle. (PC: The Times of India)