A shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulted in four deaths and 30 injuries on Wednesday. Law enforcement responded quickly, securing the school and evacuating students. One suspect is in custody, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. The FBI has dispatched agents to assist with the investigation. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and experiencing chaos as students and teachers sought safety. This incident adds to the troubling trend of school shootings in the US, prompting renewed discussions on gun laws and safety measures. President Joe Biden has been briefed and is coordinating with officials.

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Gopalaswami Parthasarathy asserted that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was deeply involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814. Parthasarathy refuted claims linking al-Qaeda to the hijacking, emphasizing that Pakistani terrorists were responsible and that ISI collaborated throughout the crisis. He criticized Pakistan's response as "duplicitous" and detailed how the Pakistani government obstructed India's attempts to resolve the situation. The discussion follows the recent Netflix release, "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack," which reexamines the event.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government faces instability after Jagmeet Singh's New Democratic Party (NDP) withdrew support from their 2022 agreement. Singh accused Trudeau’s Liberals of being too weak to challenge the Conservatives, leaving Trudeau to seek new alliances to pass budgets and survive confidence votes. Singh criticized Trudeau for failing to tackle corporate greed and declared the NDP as the party that could stop the Conservative surge. While Singh's NDP is struggling in polls, Trudeau defended his record, highlighting achievements like the national dental program during a stop in Newfoundland.

Priti Patel, former UK home secretary, has been eliminated from the Conservative Party leadership race after the first round of voting. Patel received 14 votes, placing last among the candidates vying to succeed Rishi Sunak as leader. Robert Jenrick led with 28 votes, followed by Kemi Badenoch with 22. The next round of voting is scheduled for Tuesday, with four candidates progressing before the party's annual conference later this month. Patel was known for her strict immigration policies during her tenure as home secretary.

A British woman was found dead, and a man of the same nationality is missing after being swept away in flash floods while hiking on Mallorca, Spain. They were hiking a trail through a canyon when a storm hit on Tuesday. Spain’s Civil Guard, along with firefighters, rescued 10 other hikers trapped by the floods in the Tramontana mountains. The island remains under alert for more heavy rains and strong winds. Mallorca, known for its sunny weather, is currently facing intense storms, disrupting activities including the America's Cup sailing event in Barcelona.

Kolkata residents held a candlelight protest on Wednesday to demand justice for the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. From 9 pm to 10 pm, people across the city switched off their lights as a symbolic "lights out" protest. The doctor’s father revealed that he had to beg the police to see his daughter’s body. Protests extended beyond Kolkata, with AIIMS doctors in Delhi also participating. The case has sparked nationwide outrage, leading to the arrest of a civic volunteer and the former college principal for related offenses.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a private dinner on Wednesday at the Istana, ahead of their official talks. The meeting, part of Modi’s Southeast Asian tour, focused on boosting cooperation in areas like digitalisation and semiconductors. Modi, who arrived in Singapore after a historic visit to Brunei, expressed his commitment to strengthening India-Singapore ties. The two leaders will hold discussions on Thursday, expected to result in several agreements, including one on semiconductor cooperation. Singapore is a key trade partner and the largest source of foreign investment for India.

Harvinder Singh made history at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday by becoming the first Indian archer to win a gold medal. He achieved this milestone by defeating Poland's Lukasz Ciszek in the final of the men’s individual recurve open event. This victory marks a significant achievement for India at the Paralympic Games. Earlier in the day, world champion Sachin Sarjerao Khilari added to India's medal tally by winning silver in the Men's Shot Put F46 event. India's athletes continue to shine, with more events still underway at the Paralympics.

Hundreds of people gathered across Kolkata on Wednesday to demand justice for a woman doctor murdered at R G Kar hospital last month. The protest was part of the "Reclaim the Night" campaign, focusing on women’s safety. The rallies were held at key spots like New Town, Shyambazar, and Behala. Bengali actors Swastika Mukherjee and Sohini Sarkar also joined in. The victim’s body was found on August 9, leading to widespread outrage. The CBI has arrested a civic volunteer and the former college principal in connection with the case.

Top Telugu actors Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Prabhas have collectively donated ₹4 crore to aid flood-affected regions in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Ram Charan and Allu Arjun each contributed ₹1 crore, while Prabhas donated ₹2 crore. The funds will be directed to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. Recent torrential rains in both states have caused widespread devastation, resulting in 35 deaths, damaged infrastructure, and thousands of acres of submerged crops. The actors expressed solidarity with those impacted by the floods and urged continued support for relief efforts.