Virat Kohli honored Shikhar Dhawan following his retirement announcement with a heartfelt message on X. Kohli wrote, “Your trademark smile will be missed, but your legacy lives on.” Dhawan, who made his international debut in 2010, was renowned for his significant contributions, including being the top scorer in the 2013 Champions Trophy. Kohli praised Dhawan’s passion, stating, “Thank you for the memories, unforgettable performances, and always leading with your heart.” Former coach Ravi Shastri also extended his congratulations, highlighting Dhawan’s ongoing potential to impact cricket. Dhawan’s career included 10,867 international runs, 24 centuries, and 79 fifties.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and NASA colleague Butch Wilmore will return to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon after their Boeing Starliner mission was delayed. Launched on June 5, Starliner faced thruster malfunctions and helium leaks, leading NASA to decide on an uncrewed return for the spacecraft. Williams and Wilmore will now return in February 2025 with SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission. NASA’s Bill Nelson emphasized the decision was driven by safety concerns and ongoing testing of Starliner. The spacecraft will undock from the ISS uncrewed in early September.

Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has declared a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency following pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The action came after Hezbollah fired over 320 rockets at Israeli military positions overnight. Gallant cited an imminent threat to civilian areas, leading to restrictions on gatherings and site access. The U.S. has reaffirmed its support for Israel's defense. The escalation follows recent tensions, including the Israeli killing of a Hezbollah commander and ongoing regional conflicts.

The CBI raided 15 locations, including former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh’s premises, on Sunday as part of a corruption investigation linked to financial irregularities at the Kolkata hospital. This follows the agency's registration of a case after a trainee doctor's death earlier this month. The CBI took over the case from a West Bengal special investigation team per a Calcutta High Court directive. The court also ordered the CBI to submit a progress report within three weeks.

King Charles has appointed Errollyn Wallen CBE, 66, as the new Master of the King's Music, succeeding Dame Judith Weir DBE. Wallen, renowned for her work on the 2012 Paralympics and the 2021 COP26 summit, is the first black woman to hold this honorary role. She expressed her honor and excitement in serving the King, the UK, and the Commonwealth. The position, created during King Charles I's reign, often involves composing music for royal events. Wallen, who has received significant honors for her contributions to music, will hold the role for a ten-year term.

Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of Telegram, was arrested at Bourget Airport near Paris while traveling from Azerbaijan on his private jet. The arrest follows an arrest warrant related to a preliminary police investigation into the lack of moderators on Telegram. French authorities are probing how insufficient moderation may have enabled criminal activity on the app. Telegram has yet to comment on the arrest. Durov, who left Russia in 2014, has faced government pressure in the past but has maintained that Telegram should remain a neutral platform.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will decide Shakib Al Hasan's future after receiving a legal notice demanding his removal from all cricket forms. The notice, related to Shakib's alleged involvement in a murder FIR during recent riots, was sent by Rafiqul Islam’s lawyers. BCB President Faruque Ahmed stated that a decision will be made after the ongoing Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test ends on August 25. The BCB has yet to receive the notice but will consider it before the next Test match against Pakistan starting on August 30.

Israel has conducted pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after detecting plans for a large-scale rocket attack. Hezbollah fired over 320 rockets towards northern Israel, targeting 11 military sites. The escalation follows the recent killing of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. In response, Israel has declared a 48-hour state of emergency, with air raid sirens sounding across the northern region. Flights to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport were briefly suspended. The US has reiterated its support for Israel amid the growing conflict.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the growing strategic partnership between India and the US during his visit to the US Naval Surface Warfare Centre in Maryland. Singh's four-day visit includes meetings with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The US praised the bilateral cooperation in defence, highlighting recent agreements on supply chain resilience and military technology. Singh and Austin discussed joint efforts in anti-submarine warfare and military exercises. The US has also approved a $52.8 million arms sale to India to bolster anti-submarine capabilities.

The CBI is expected to conduct a polygraph test on Sanjoy Roy, the key accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The test was previously postponed due to technical issues. On Saturday, lie detection tests were conducted on six others, including former principal Sandip Ghosh, as part of the investigation. The CBI is also probing alleged financial irregularities at the hospital. Protests by junior doctors continue across West Bengal, with healthcare services impacted. The Supreme Court urged doctors to resume work while ensuring no coercive action.