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.

Sheetal Devi, 17, from Jammu, is set to make history as the world’s first female archer to compete without arms at the Paralympics. Born with phocomelia, Devi uses her legs and jaw to operate the bow and arrow. Ranked first in the compound open women's category, she won gold at the Asian Para Games and silver at the Para-Archery World Championship. Devi's remarkable journey from a small village to international competitions, aided by customized equipment and dedicated training, exemplifies her determination. The Paralympics in Paris, starting on August 28, will see her compete against top global archers.

Sanjay Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, underwent a polygraph test where he claimed the victim was dead when he arrived at the scene. Despite his statements, the test revealed inconsistencies, and he appeared anxious. Roy had initially confessed to the crime but later denied involvement, alleging a frame-up. Police have found inconsistencies in his story, noting injuries on his face and his presence at the crime scene. The victim was found with multiple injuries and evidence linking Roy to the crime.

Gunmen killed at least 23 people in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The attackers blocked the highway in Musakhel's Rarasham district, offloaded passengers from buses, and checked their identities before opening fire. The victims, from Punjab province, were targeted in a suspected ethnic attack. The attackers also burned 10 vehicles. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti condemned the attack and pledged to pursue the perpetrators. This incident follows previous targeted attacks on Punjabis in the region.

On August 25, 2024, Hezbollah launched drones and hundreds of rockets at Israel, prompting Israeli pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) targeted short-range rockets aimed at northern Israel. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for hitting an Israeli military site, while Israel reported interception of most rockets and drones. Both sides have engaged in diplomacy via intermediaries to avoid further conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the strikes as necessary for security, while Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah suggested the group may retaliate further.

Severe flooding in Bangladesh has killed at least 20 people and impacted over 5.2 million, driven by intense monsoon rains and overflowing rivers. Many residents are stranded and urgently need food, clean water, and medical supplies. Rescue efforts are hampered by blocked roads, especially in remote areas. Although rains have ceased in some regions, flooding is expected to continue. Bangladesh’s government is working to aid victims, but online rumors blame Indian dam operations, which India denies.

India and Singapore will convene for their second Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) on Monday to enhance their strategic partnership. Indian ministers, including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, will meet Singaporean counterparts led by Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong. The discussions will focus on broadening collaboration in areas like sustainability, digitalization, skills development, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and connectivity. The roundtable aims to review progress since the first ISMR and identify new opportunities for cooperation.

Russia launched overnight attacks on Ukraine’s frontline regions, killing at least 4 people and injuring 37, Ukrainian authorities reported. Strikes hit Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk, with missiles and drones targeting residential areas. In Sumy, a missile attack resulted in one death and 16 injuries, including three children. Kharkiv reported 13 injuries, including a child, and damage to a gas pipeline and homes. Ukraine's air defense intercepted most drones. Russia’s attacks persist as Kyiv continues counter-offensive efforts to disrupt Russian operations. Both sides deny targeting civilians amid the ongoing conflict.

Five men from Jahangirpuri were arrested after a scuffle led to firing outside a Satya Niketan cafe in south-west Delhi on Sunday night. Police received a call at 8:48 p.m. after a quarrel broke out when a customer, identified as Javed, sat on a glass table and the cafe owner objected. Javed and four others—Ahmed, Aurangzeb, Atul, and Adil—allegedly fired in the air. Illegal firearms and their Thar SUV were seized. Deputy Commissioner Rohit Meena confirmed that Javed has six criminal cases against him.

7 jail officials in Bengaluru were suspended after viral photos showed Kannada actor Darshan, accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, casually relaxing with other inmates at Parappana Agrahara prison. The images, where Darshan was seen holding a cigarette and tea, prompted Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara to launch an investigation. "This shouldn't have happened," he said, confirming senior officials, including the prison superintendent, will be transferred. The others in the picture reportedly included rowdy sheeter Wilson Garden Naga and co-accused Nagaraj and Kulla Seena.