The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has accused Israeli forces of targeting its headquarters in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing worker Omar Isleem and injuring three others. The strike, described as “deliberate,” reportedly caused a fire in the clearly marked facility. The Israeli military denied knowledge of any air or artillery strikes at the time. A video shared by PRCS showed heavy smoke and fire damage. The incident comes as humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen, with over 1,373 Palestinians reported killed while seeking food. PRCS demanded accountability and reiterated calls for the protection of humanitarian and medical staff in conflict zones. (PC: BBC)

Four senior Indian-origin relatives were discovered dead on Saturday, August 2, 2025, during a tragic car accident in Marshall County, West Virginia . Identified as Dr. Kishore Divan (89), Asha Divan (85), Shailesh Divan (86), and Gita Divan (84), they vanished after being last seen in Erie, Pennsylvania at a Burger King on July 29, where their final known credit‑card transaction and surveillance footage were traced . Authorities located their light‑green Toyota Camry off a steep embankment along Big Wheeling Creek Road around 9:30 pm. First responders took over five hours to reach the remote crash site. The cause remains under investigation, and condolences have been extended by Sheriff Mike Dougherty to the grieving family. (PC: India Today)

Lieutenant Colonel Ritesh Kumar Singh, posted at HAWS in Gulmarg, allegedly assaulted four SpiceJet employees at Srinagar airport on July 26 after being asked to pay for cabin baggage exceeding the 7 kg limit. Singh reportedly refused and attacked staff with a queue stand, causing a spinal fracture and jaw injury. One employee collapsed but was still kicked. CCTV footage has been submitted to police. An FIR has been filed, and the airline is pushing for a no-fly ban. The Army has acknowledged the incident, stating it awaits investigation outcomes while stressing its commitment to discipline. (PC: India Today)

John Khammuanlal Gwite, a 37-year-old ultra-endurance cyclist from Manipur, has become the fastest Indian to complete the Race Around Poland, finishing the 3,600 km solo, unsupported ride in 237 hours (9 days, 21 hours). The race, part of the World Ultra Cycling Championships, featured over 60 elite international riders and included a brutal 31,000m elevation gain. Gwite overcame freezing night temperatures using improvised gear made from polythene bags. He broke the previous Indian record of 274 hours, joining global legends like Christoph Strasser and Marko Baloh. With 19 Super Randonneur titles and past feats like Paris–Brest–Paris, Gwite now sets his sights on the prestigious Race Across America. (PC: NDTV & Amar Ujala)

The Yamuna River in Delhi has surged to 204.14 metres, nearing the warning mark of 204.5 metres, due to continuous rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Haryana and Uttarakhand. Officials warn it may cross the warning level within 48 hours, prompting advisories for residents in low-lying areas to stay alert and avoid riverbanks. The Hathnikund Barrage continues to feed the river, raising flood concerns. Delhi previously recorded a peak of 208.66 metres in July 2023, which inundated areas like Yamuna Bazaar, Rajghat, and Civil Lines. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh faces flood-like conditions in Prayagraj and Varanasi, with thousands of homes submerged and rescue operations underway. (PC: Mint & The Indian Express)

BJP leader and West Bengal Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the state’s electoral rolls contain nearly one crore illegal entries, including Rohingya immigrants, Bangladeshi Muslim voters, deceased individuals, duplicate entries, and fake voters. He urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), similar to the ongoing exercise in Bihar. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar backed the demand, citing past voter roll cleanups. Meanwhile, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee slammed the move as politically motivated, calling it “Silent Invisible Rigging,” and accused the ECI of bias. The controversy has sparked a fierce political debate over voter legitimacy and democratic integrity in West Bengal. (PC: The Indian Express & The Hindu)

Russia’s Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted overnight in the Kamchatka Peninsula for the first time in 600 years, following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake on July 30. Scientists believe the eruption was triggered by tectonic stress from the quake, which ruptured a 390 km fault line and prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific. The volcano released an ash plume rising 6,000 meters, though no populated areas were affected. The region, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, is one of the world’s most seismically active zones. The eruption coincided with a 6.8-magnitude aftershock near the Kuril Islands, reaffirming the high seismic risk and prompting renewed focus on monitoring and disaster preparedness.

Mohammed Siraj has etched his name in Indian cricket history by becoming the 7th Indian fast bowler to claim 100 wickets in away Tests, reaching the milestone with the dismissal of Zak Crawley during Day 3 of the 5th Test against England at The Oval. Siraj now joins legends like Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Shami, Bumrah, and Srinath. He has taken 42 wickets in England, and if he picks up three more, he will surpass Kapil Dev’s tally of 43 wickets on English soil. Siraj has also become the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with 19 wickets in five matches, showcasing his consistency and dominance abroad. (PC: India Today)

India’s ambitious space station project, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), is rapidly progressing, with the first module (BAS‑1) slated for launch in 2028, according to ISRO Chairman S. Somanath. The 52-tonne station will be built in five stages, supporting microgravity experiments and human missions. The complete assembly is targeted for 2035. This announcement coincides with steady progress on Gaganyaan, India’s maiden human spaceflight mission, which will have an uncrewed flight by December 2025 and a crewed mission in 2027. ISRO is also preparing launch vehicles and life support systems to meet international safety standards. (PC: Express)

A bulldozer operating to clear debris from National Highway 5 in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla region veered off a steep incline in heavy rain and plunged approximately 300 metres into a gorge . The driver was rushed to hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries . The accident occurred in Jabli (Kumarsain area), where heavy monsoon-triggered landslides and rockfalls disrupted roads and operations . The incident underscores the severity of ongoing rain‑related disasters in Himachal Pradesh, which, along with Uttarakhand, have reported widespread infrastructure damage and fatalities this monsoon season.