A juice vendor in Ghaziabad, identified as Aamir, was arrested and a 15-year-old boy detained on Friday for allegedly mixing urine into fruit juices served to customers. The arrest followed public complaints and an investigation by police, who discovered a plastic container filled with urine at the vendor’s stall. ACP Ankur Vihar Bhaskar Verma reported that Aamir was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the presence of the urine. The juvenile is also being questioned. The police are continuing their investigation into the incident, which has raised concerns about public health and safety.

US President Joe Biden is resisting pressure to allow American-made ATACMS long-range missiles to be used inside Russian territory, fearing it could escalate conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. However, Biden is likely to approve the use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles in Russia, assisted by American targeting technology. This decision follows discussions with UK leader Sir Keir Starmer, aimed at lifting the ban on using Storm Shadows beyond Ukraine. Ukraine argues that firing these missiles into Russia would disrupt supply lines and target bombers attacking Ukrainian forces. ATACMS missiles, with a range of 190 miles, would provide Ukraine similar capabilities.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an unannounced visit to the protesting junior doctors outside Swasthya Bhawan, where they have been demonstrating over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College. Banerjee urged the doctors to return to work and assured them she would examine their demands. She promised to take action if anyone is found guilty in the case. Banerjee stated she visited them as their "Didi," not just as the Chief Minister, and expressed concern for their safety after protesting in the rain. Despite her assurances, the doctors have yet to agree to end the protest.

Jashimuddin Rahmani, the chief of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), a terrorist outfit affiliated with al-Qaida, has made inflammatory remarks in a viral video. Released from prison recently, Rahmani urged West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee to declare independence from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule, threatening the country's stability and security. He also sought help from Pakistan and Afghanistan to "liberate Kashmir". The video has sparked concerns about regional security and India-Bangladesh relations. Rahmani's comments are seen as a provocative attempt to fuel tensions between India and Bangladesh, and his call for foreign intervention in Kashmir has raised alarm bells in security circles.

West Bengal's Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh alleges "opposition forces" plot to attack protesting doctors to defame Mamata Banerjee's government. Ghosh cited an audio clip as evidence, claiming it reveals a conspiracy between Left and ultra-Left groups to disrupt the doctors' sit-in and blame the ruling party. The doctors have been protesting since August 9, after a trainee doctor's rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Ghosh accused the opposition of seeking to exploit the crisis for political gain. The allegations come amid a deadlock between the government and protesting doctors.

During a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House, US President Joe Biden lost his temper with a British reporter who questioned him about Vladimir Putin's threat regarding Ukraine's use of long-range missiles. Biden told the Sky News correspondent to "be quiet" and said, "I am going to make a statement here." After the meeting, Biden downplayed Putin's threat, stating, "I don't think much about Vladimir Putin." In his remarks with Starmer, Biden reaffirmed US support for Ukraine, asserting that Putin will not prevail in the war and that the US is committed to aiding Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Myanmar has been devastated by severe flooding following Typhoon Yagi, displacing over 230,000 people and claiming at least 33 lives, according to official reports. However, Radio Free Asia estimates the death toll to be significantly higher, at 160. The country's ruling junta has requested foreign aid to alleviate the crisis, with state-run media reporting temporary relief camps set up for victims. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but challenges persist, including a shortage of boats to reach stranded individuals. The situation remains dire, with the capital Naypyidaw among the worst-hit areas, and reports of hundreds trapped by flooding.

Pope Francis urged American Catholics to "choose the lesser evil" in the upcoming US elections, criticizing both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Speaking on his flight from Singapore to Rome, the Pope condemned Harris’s support for abortion rights, calling it an "assassination," and denounced Trump’s plan to deport millions of immigrants as a "grave" sin. The Pope’s remarks are seen as a surprising intervention in US politics, as he advised voters to make their choices based on moral considerations. His comments come as the November elections approach, highlighting his concerns over the ethical implications of the candidates' positions.

A bank manager and a cashier were killed after their SUV was submerged in a flooded underpass in Faridabad on Friday. The victims, Punyashreya Sharma, HDFC Bank’s manager in Gurugram, and Viraj Dwivedi, a cashier, were returning home in a Mahindra XUV700 during heavy rains that had caused severe flooding in the Delhi and NCR region. Upon reaching the Old Faridabad railway underpass, they encountered rising water levels but could not escape as the SUV quickly became submerged. Police recovered their bodies after responding to the scene. The incident highlights the severe impact of the ongoing heavy rains in the area.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while speaking at an event in Geneva, appeared to take a veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi. Referring to Gandhi's frequent use of the term "khata-khat" during the 2019 elections, Jaishankar remarked that life and governance are not as simple as “khata-khat,” emphasizing the need for hard work and diligence. Gandhi had used the phrase while promising swift financial transfers to women if Congress came to power. Jaishankar’s comments came as he highlighted the infrastructural development undertaken by the Narendra Modi-led government, contrasting it with promises made by opposition leaders like Gandhi.