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updated 12.00 IST
1. Bangkok School Firing
A shooting occurred at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, Thailand, where 7 died and at least 10 students were injured. Emergency teams arrived immediately to evacuate the school and transport the wounded to the hospital.
2. Bangladesh Road Accident
A tragic road accident in Bogura, Bangladesh, left six roadside workers dead and 15 others injured after a passenger bus lost control and plowed into a group of daily wage laborers.
3. National: Supreme Court Rejects Interim Bail for Asaram
The Supreme Court of India has officially rejected the interim bail plea filed by convicted rapist Asaram, while permitting him to choose a full-time caretaker for ongoing medical assistance.
4. National: Toll in Severe Assam Floods Rises to 95
The flood situation in Assam remains critical with the death toll climbing to 95, as disaster response forces continuously assist displaced families across affected districts.
5. International: US Implements Stricter Immigration Guidelines
The United States has enacted stricter immigration rules, authorizing officials to outright reject incomplete applications for Green Cards and work permits without requesting missing documentation first.
6. International: Iran President Raises Alarm Over Communication Blackout with Supreme Leader
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly stated that maintaining communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has become very difficult, intensifying global leadership stability concerns.
7. Sports: Jos Buttler Becomes All-Time Leading Run-Scorer in T20 Cricket
England star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has rewritten history by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket, surpassing Kieron Pollard’s record during a match in The Hundred.
8. Sports: Mystery Surrounds Missing Commonwealth Games Athletes in Glasgow
Reports have surfaced indicating that five athletes, including four from Uganda and one from Pakistan, have gone missing after competing in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
9. Business: TCS Partners with Anthropic for Enterprise AI Solutions
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a major global strategic partnership with AI developer Anthropic to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption among corporate enterprises.
10. Business: HDFC Bank Board Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Unethical Practices
HDFC Bank Part-Time Chairman Rajiv Kumar addressed stakeholders, stating that the bank’s board is fully dedicated to empowering compliance frameworks and maintaining strict zero-tolerance for ethical breaches.
updated 09.30 IST
Bangkok school firing on students one dozen seriously wounded
This shooting occurred on Friday morning, August 7, 2026, at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province near Bangkok, Thailand, where police have identified the attacker as a student of the school.
According to initial media reports from sources including the Hindustan Times and South China Morning Post, at least 10 students were injured and fatalities are feared, though official administrative confirmation of the exact death toll is still pending.
Immediately following the incident, ambulances and rescue teams arrived at the scene to evacuate the school premises and transport the wounded to the hospital,
Thailand police investigation into the exact casualty numbers and motive remains ongoing.
08.50 IST Bangladesh six roadside workers dead and 15 others injured.
8:00 AM IST
1. National: Supreme Court Rejects Interim Bail for Asaram
The Supreme Court of India has officially rejected the interim bail plea filed by self-styled godman and convicted rapist Asaram. However, the apex court has permitted him to choose a full-time caretaker for ongoing medical assistance.
2. National: Toll in Severe Assam Floods Rises to 95
The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with the overall death toll climbing to 95 as rescue and relief operations continue across multiple affected districts.
State authorities and disaster response forces are continuously working to assist displaced families, providing food supplies, safe drinking water, and medical camps in heavily inundated zones.
3. International: US Implements Stricter Immigration Guidelines
The United States has enacted stricter immigration rules, authorizing officials to outright reject incomplete applications for Green Cards and work permits without requesting missing documentation first.
4. International: Iran President Raises Alarm Over Communication Blackout with Supreme Leader
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly stated that maintaining communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has become “very difficult,” intensifying global concerns regarding leadership stability.
The remarks come in the wake of recent regional tensions and military escalations, leaving international observers closely monitoring internal developments in Tehran.
5. Sports: Jos Buttler Becomes All-Time Leading Run-Scorer in T20 Cricket
England star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has officially rewritten history by becoming the highest run-scorer in the history of T20 cricket.
Buttler achieved the milestone during a blistering 51-run knock off 20 balls for the Manchester Super Giants against Welsh Fire in The Hundred, surpassing Kieron Pollard’s longstanding record of 14,803 runs.
6. Sports: Mystery Surrounds Missing Commonwealth Games Athletes in Glasgow
Reports have surfaced indicating that five athletes—including four from Uganda and one from Pakistan—have gone missing after competing in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
7. Business: TCS Partners with Anthropic for Enterprise AI Solutions
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a major global strategic partnership with AI developer Anthropic to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption among corporate enterprises.
Under this collaboration, TCS will launch a dedicated business unit focused on building industry-specific AI systems and providing clients with early access to Anthropic’s Claude AI model lineup.
8. Business: HDFC Bank Board Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Unethical Practices
HDFC Bank Part-Time Chairman Rajiv Kumar has addressed stakeholders, stating that the bank’s board is fully dedicated to empowering control and compliance frameworks.
Emphasizing a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any operational or ethical breaches, Kumar assured investors that compliance integrity remains a topmost institutional priority.
9. National: BPSC Warns Candidates Against Fake Exam Circulars
- The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued an official alert warning aspirants against a fabricated notice circulating online regarding the 72nd Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination.
The commission urged candidates to ignore unverified social media updates and rely exclusively on official BPSC communication channels for authentic examination schedules.
10. International: Taiwan Unveils New High-Speed Bullet Train Network
Taiwan has announced the upcoming rollout of a state-of-the-art 300 km/h bullet train system built using advanced Japanese Shinkansen engineering.
The new transit infrastructure is designed to drastically boost operational efficiency, enhance passenger comfort, and expand overall national rail capacity.
