Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged European nations to assist in defending Ukraine after Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Monday. The assault involved over one hundred missiles and nearly one hundred drones, striking multiple regions, including areas near Europe. Zelensky highlighted the need for cooperation with Ukrainian F-16s and air defense systems to protect lives. He called on allies, including the US, Britain, and France, to provide long-range weapons and remove restrictions on their use, stating, "America, Britain, France, and other partners have the power to help us stop terror."

Shahbaz Khan, a twenty-seven-year-old from Telangana working as a tower technician in Saudi Arabia, tragically died in the Ruba al-Khali desert after his GPS malfunctioned. Khan and his colleague lost their way during a routine assignment, leading them into the dangerous desert. With no phone signal and their vehicle out of fuel, they were stranded without water or food. Despite their efforts to survive, they succumbed to dehydration and exhaustion. Saudi authorities found their lifeless bodies after a search operation was launched.

The West Bengal school education department issued show-cause notices to three state-aided schools in Howrah district for allowing students to participate in an anti-rape rally during school hours. The schools, Baluhati High School, Baluhati Girls' High School, and Bantra Rajlakshmi Girls' School, have been asked to explain their actions within 24 hours. Reports revealed that some teachers and staff organized the protest, leading to concerns over students' involvement in political rallies across the state. The protests were part of widespread demonstrations demanding justice for the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata.

A massive Russian air assault struck fifteen Ukrainian regions, including Lutsk, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed the attacks, stating that emergency power cuts were implemented to stabilize the energy grid. Shmyhal reiterated Ukraine's call for long-range weapons and international support to counter future strikes. The attacks further escalated the ongoing conflict, with both military and civilian areas impacted. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged global partners to provide aid, emphasizing the need for immediate action to prevent further devastation.

Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, claimed the victim was already dead when he arrived at the scene, according to a lie detector test. The test flagged several of his answers as false. Roy, who appeared anxious during the test, also claimed he ran away in fear. Despite his denial, the police and CBI found inconsistencies in his story. The victim was found with 25 injuries, including signs of sexual assault, in a seminar hall on August 9.

Over 200 firefighters fought a large fire in a Dagenham tower block, east London, early Monday morning. The building, covered in non-compliant cladding, was under scaffolding when the fire broke out. More than 100 residents, including children, were safely evacuated, though two were hospitalized. The fire impacted the entire building and surrounding scaffolding. A major incident has been declared, and the cause is still unknown. Emergency services responded swiftly, with the first crew arriving within five minutes. Local MP Margaret Mullane confirmed injuries were minimal, and a rest center was set up for those affected.

The BJP has unveiled a revised list of 15 candidates for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, scheduled to begin on September 18, 2024. This follows the withdrawal of an earlier list, which faced criticism from senior party leaders. The updated list includes Vir Saraf for Anantnag East-Shangus, a Kashmiri Pandit, and Shagun Parihar as the sole woman candidate for Kishtwar. Notable absentees from the list include BJP president Ravinder Raina and former Deputy Chief Ministers Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta. The elections will proceed in three phases.

On August 26, 2024, Russia launched a series of drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities. At least seven explosions were reported over Kyiv, causing significant damage and triggering a nationwide alert. The southern regions of Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, along with Kharkiv in the north, also experienced explosions. In Lutsk, an apartment building was hit, resulting in one death, while an attack on an industrial site in Poltava injured five. Ukraine's energy provider announced emergency power outages due to the attacks.

The Indian government has announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh to enhance local governance and service delivery. Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that the new districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—will help bring government benefits closer to residents. This expansion increases the number of districts in Ladakh from two (Leh and Kargil) to seven. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and local MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal have praised the decision, citing it as a significant step towards the region’s development and improved administrative efficiency.

Dr. Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, an Indian-origin physician with 38 years of experience in emergency medicine, was shot dead in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. Originally from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Peramsetty was the founder and medical director of Crimson Care Network. The shooting occurred on August 25, 2024, and Peramsetty was pronounced dead at the scene. He was also the brother of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Peramsetty Ramaiah. Details of the incident remain undisclosed. The Crimson Care Network mourned his loss and requested privacy for the grieving family.