US President Donald Trump has again claimed he stopped a war between India and Pakistan using trade talks. He said both countries agreed to a ceasefire after US mediation. Trump added that he used trade pressure to stop many wars. India strongly denied this. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said there was no third-party role in the ceasefire. PM Modi also confirmed that no foreign leader told India to stop its military action after the April 22 terror attack. Trump’s comments come after he announced new tariffs on Indian goods and praised his peace efforts worldwide. India stands by its position. (PC: @WhiteHouse/X)

An Army officer attacked four SpiceJet staff at Srinagar Airport after a fight over extra cabin luggage. He tried to carry 16 kg, more than the 7 kg limit. When asked to pay, he refused and forced his way to the aerobridge. CISF stopped him, but he then hit the staff with punches, kicks, and a queue stand. One worker had a spinal fracture, another a broken jaw. A video shows him using a check-in board to hit them. SpiceJet filed a police complaint and asked for a no-fly ban. The Army promised full support in the investigation. (PC: News18)

A Delhi Police letter sparked anger after it called Bengali a "Bangladeshi language." West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shared the letter, calling it insulting and unconstitutional. The letter was linked to the arrest of eight suspected Bangladeshi nationals in Delhi. Mamata said it disrespects Bengali, which is one of India’s 22 official languages. TMC leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee and Mahua Moitra, also criticised the Centre. BJP hit back, saying Mamata is playing politics. Celebrities like Srijit Mukherji and Rupam Islam also voiced anger. Delhi Police has not yet commented. The issue has stirred debate across political and cultural lines. (PC: India Today)

Rain stopped play early on Day 4 of the 5th Test between India and England at The Oval. England were chasing 374 runs but lost quick wickets after Tea. India bounced back with strong bowling from Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, reducing England from 301/3 to 339/6. Centurions Joe Root and Harry Brook were both dismissed. England now need 35 more runs, while India need 4 wickets. Rain and bad light ended the day early, setting up an exciting Day 5. The series stands at 3-1. India must win to make it 2-2 and keep the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. (PC: NDTV)

An Indian Army officer was caught on video beating four SpiceJet staff at Srinagar Airport on July 26. The fight started over extra baggage charges at the boarding gate. One staffer got a spinal fracture, and another had jaw injuries. The officer used punches, kicks, and even a queue stand. A worker fainted during the attack but was still kicked. All four staff are in hospital. The video went viral on August 3. The Army said it is helping with the probe and supports discipline in public places. The officer has been charged with “murderous assault.” An investigation is ongoing. (PC: HT)

The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted for the first time in over 500 years, sending ash plumes 6 km high. Experts say the eruption may be linked to last week’s massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the region. Hours later, a 7.0 quake struck the nearby Kuril Islands, prompting tsunami warnings for Kamchatka. Though wave heights are low, residents have been advised to stay away from shorelines. The Kamchatka Peninsula, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, is prone to seismic activity. Authorities confirmed no threat to populated areas, but aftershocks could continue for weeks.

At a grand felicitation in Nagpur, newly crowned Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh stressed the need for India to maintain its winning momentum in international chess. After her historic FIDE Women’s World Cup victory, she stated that India has made its mark but must now focus on consistency to become a global chess powerhouse. Divya aims to win the 2026 Candidates Tournament and ultimately the World Championship. Praising peers like Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi, she also highlighted the importance of nurturing grassroots talent, incorporating yoga and mental resilience, and balancing education with competitive ambition. (PC: India Today)

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, requesting him to surrender a voter ID (EPIC: RAB2916120) that was allegedly not officially issued. This follows Yadav’s claim that his name was missing from Bihar’s draft voter roll, using the unrecognized EPIC number. However, the ECI confirmed his valid registration under EPIC RAB0456228 at Serial No. 416 in Digha constituency. The EC suspects possible forgery or duplication and has initiated a probe. The controversy has sparked political backlash, highlighting concerns over voter roll transparency and electoral integrity in Bihar. (PC: The Hindu)  

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has debunked reports claiming India is reviewing US goods exempted from tariffs or reconsidering bilateral deals in response to US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff. The MEA’s fact-check unit called the reports false and misleading. Trump’s tariffs, effective August 1, penalize India for BRICS ties and trade with Russia. Despite this, sources confirmed that both countries remain engaged in talks to reach a trade agreement, with the sixth round of negotiations scheduled in New Delhi on August 24. Trump accused India of having “obnoxious” trade barriers and slammed its ties with Russia. (PC: X)

The funeral of Habib Tahir, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist killed in Operation Mahadev in Jammu & Kashmir, turned chaotic in PoK’s Kuiyaan village. Local residents resisted the presence of LeT commander Rizwan Hanif, who arrived with armed men despite being barred by Tahir’s family. Tensions escalated when Hanif’s nephew allegedly threatened mourners with a gun, sparking outrage. The group was eventually forced to leave. Tahir was involved in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26, including a Nepali national. Pakistan denies active LeT links, but the US recently designated its offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF), a terrorist group. (PC: NDTV)