Heavy rains in Vadodara, Gujarat, have led to the Vishwamitri river overflowing, bringing crocodiles into residential areas. A viral video shows four crocodiles swimming in the flooded river, with one carrying a dead animal. The city has witnessed 15 incidents of crocodiles appearing since the rains began. Forest officials and volunteers have rescued 14 crocodiles from various locations, including a 14-foot one near a temple. The situation has raised concerns about the safety of residents as the floodwaters continue to rise.

Actress Radikaa Sarathkumar has raised serious concerns about sexual harassment in the film industry, revealing that secret cameras were installed in women's caravans. She shared an incident where she caught men watching inappropriate videos of women changing clothes. Radikaa expressed fear and trauma, urging all actors to be cautious. Her statements come after the Hema Committee report exposed widespread harassment in Mollywood. Radikaa called for immediate action from the Nadigar Sangam to protect women and ensure justice. Prominent actors, including Mohanlal and Dileep, have reached out to support her.

Pro-Khalistan groups in Canada held a rally on Saturday, displaying floats that glorified the 1995 assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. The floats depicted the bombing, complete with blood-splattered cars and photos of Singh. They honored Dilawar Singh Babbar, the suicide bomber responsible. The floats were taken to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver. A similar rally was held in Toronto, led by Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who praised Babbar as a hero. These actions have heightened tensions between India and Canada, with Canadian officials condemning the promotion of violence.

Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology after the collapse of a Shivaji statue in Maharashtra. Thackeray claimed the apology was arrogant and accused the government of disrespecting the Maratha icon. He led a protest in Mumbai, alongside other opposition leaders, demanding accountability. The statue, inaugurated eight months ago, collapsed, sparking political tension ahead of state elections. Thackeray emphasized that the incident was a symbol of corruption and insult to Maharashtra's pride.

On Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Manisha Ramadass clinched a semi-final spot in the women’s singles SU5 event, ensuring India’s first medal in Para-Badminton. Ramadass defeated Japan's Toyoda Mamiko with a decisive 21-13, 21-16 victory. She will face compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan in an all-India semi-final clash. Meanwhile, Indian shuttlers Mandeep Kaur and Palak Kohli were eliminated from the competition after losing their respective quarter-final matches earlier in the day. India has already secured five medals, including one gold, one silver, and three bronze.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) staged a protest in Mumbai against the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue, with a symbolic "Chappal Jode Maaro Yatra" (hit with footwear). Top leaders, including Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Nana Patole, marched carrying giant slippers from Hutatma Chowk to the Gateway of India. The statue, unveiled last year by PM Modi, collapsed in Sindhudurg on August 26. While MVA demands accountability, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis dismissed the protest as politically motivated, referencing past controversies involving Congress and Shivaji Maharaj.

Sooraj Cherukat, known as Hanumankind, has made waves in the global music scene with his hit track "Big Dawgs," surpassing artists like Kendrick Lamar and Eminem on international charts. The song, released in July 2024, has garnered over 132 million streams on Spotify and 88 million YouTube views. Hanumankind, a Kerala native, draws from diverse cultural influences gained from living in various countries. Despite some criticism for his English lyrics and Western influences, he continues to blend his global experiences with Indian cultural elements, making a significant impact in the music industry.

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by Aman Raj, a contractual lab technician, at a Howrah hospital on Saturday night. The incident occurred during a CT scan for the girl's pneumonia treatment. After emerging from the scan in distress, she sought help from a relative of another patient, who filmed the event. Outraged locals protested and attempted to assault Raj, leading to his arrest. The case adds to recent concerns about safety in West Bengal hospitals, following previous high-profile incidents of assault.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked the merchant ship Groton in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday, September 1, for the second time in a month. The Houthi spokesman claimed responsibility, stating the attack was in solidarity with Palestinians amidst the Israel-Hamas war. Despite the ballistic missile strike, the Liberia-flagged vessel's crew remained unharmed, and the ship continued to its next port. The attack highlights ongoing disruptions in a key global trade route. Meanwhile, US Central Command reported the destruction of a Houthi drone and vessel threatening US and coalition forces.

The search for Vijaya Lakshmi Gali, a 48-year-old Indian tourist from Andhra Pradesh who fell into a 26-foot-deep sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 23, has been called off after nine days. Malaysian authorities, citing extremely challenging conditions and the emergence of a second sinkhole, halted the operation. Despite this, efforts to locate her will continue. The Indian ambassador to Malaysia thanked authorities, and Gali's family’s visas have been extended. The sinkhole collapsed suddenly as Gali walked through the Dang Wangi area, triggering the search.