The United Nations has called for immediate de-escalation as Israeli forces continue their raids in the West Bank for the second consecutive day. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported 12 deaths in Jenin and Tulkarm, with the Palestinian health ministry confirming 16 fatalities. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel to halt its operation, citing the worsening situation. The IDF claimed to target militants linked to recent attacks, including Mohammed Jaber, a leader of the Tulkarm Brigade. The ongoing violence has raised concerns of expanding conflict and potential EU sanctions against Israeli officials.

On Day 1 of the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, Sheetal Devi set a new world record in para archery with a score of 703, only to be narrowly beaten by Turkey's Oznur Cure, who scored 704. Devi’s score surpassed the previous record, but Cure's final shot secured her top position. Indian archers Sarita and Harvinder finished 9th in their respective events. The day also featured a win for T. Murugesan and K. Nitesh in mixed doubles SL/GU, while Mandeep Kaur faced a defeat. India’s delegation of 84 athletes is competing across 22 sports.

A rape of a minor in Ghaziabad on August 28 led to violent protests the following day. The accused, a scrap dealer, allegedly broke into the girl's home, drugged her, and assaulted her with accomplices. The girl was also reportedly beaten. Outraged locals, demanding the death penalty for the perpetrators, vandalised shops and set vehicles ablaze. Police have arrested one suspect, but residents are dissatisfied with the progress. Protestors gathered outside the Link Road police station, calling for stricter action and justice for the victim.

TV producer Banijay Asia and Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) have launched a reality TV show that will send an Indian to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard. SERA recently announced India as a partner for its human spaceflight program. Contestants will face challenges to test their readiness for space travel, culminating in the selection of a winner for an 11-minute suborbital flight beyond the Karman line. "We aim to make space travel more accessible and inspiring," said Deepak Dhar, Banijay Asia's CEO. The show will blend reality TV with space exploration.

In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, a pack of man-eater wolves has killed 7 people, including 6 children, over the past 45 days. The wolves have terrorized 25 to 30 villages in the Hardi area, causing widespread fear. The forest department has trapped 4 wolves but 2 remain elusive. Authorities have deployed over 250 staff and thermal drones to locate the remaining predators. Villagers are urged to stay indoors, but many face difficulties due to their dependence on outdoor work and lack of proper sanitation facilities. The situation remains dire as attacks continue.

Ukraine is leveraging Western technology and finance to enhance its long-range drone strikes within Russia, despite NATO's reluctance to provide advanced munitions. Ukrainian firms now produce hundreds of affordable drones monthly, significantly impacting Russia’s war economy. Key players include Terminal Autonomy, which builds drones like the AQ400 Scythe, and Palantir, which aids with software for targeting and navigation. These strikes target military and strategic sites, with drones reaching up to 1,000 km inside Russia. Despite Western concerns over escalation, Ukraine plans to escalate its drone attacks further.

Gujarat is reeling from severe flooding after receiving 105% of its annual rainfall, prompting the Indian Army to deploy eight columns for relief operations across Vadodara, Jamnagar, Dwarka, Rajkot, Morbi, and Bhuj. The army, responding to a request from the Gujarat government, has rescued over 200 people, provided essential supplies, and conducted medical examinations. Flooding has resulted in 26 deaths and displaced around 17,800 people. The NDRF, SDRF, Air Force, and Coast Guard are also aiding in the rescue efforts. PM Narendra Modi has assured the state of the central government's full support.

A 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital. India Today TV accessed recordings of calls from the hospital’s Assistant Superintendent to the victim’s family. In the final call, the official misleadingly said, "She has probably died by suicide, please hurry." Sanjay Roy, arrested for the crime, confessed during interrogation. The Calcutta High Court has transferred the probe to the CBI. Protests have erupted nationwide demanding justice and accountability for the brutal incident.

On Day 1 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian athletes had varied outcomes. In badminton, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan won her Women’s Singles SH6 Group A match, while Thulasimathi Murugesan triumphed in Women’s Singles SU5. Tarun secured victory in Men’s Singles SL4. However, India’s mixed doubles pair Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sivan faced defeat. In Taekwondo, Aruna Tanwar suffered a heavy loss. Additionally, Sheetal Devi achieved second place in the Women’s Individual Compound Open Ranking Round in archery.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to three separate three-day pauses in fighting across the Gaza Strip to allow for the vaccination of over six hundred thousand children against polio, according to World Health Organization (WHO) senior official Rik Peeperkorn. The campaign will begin on Sunday in central Gaza, followed by southern and northern Gaza. The humanitarian pause in each zone may extend to a fourth day if necessary. The WHO confirmed that Gaza reported its first type two polio case in twenty-five years, prompting the urgent vaccination effort to prevent further paralysis cases among children.