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A British F-35B from HMS Prince of Wales made an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport on August 10 after a reported technical malfunction. The pilot was unharmed and the runway was briefly closed while the aircraft was moved to a taxiway. The diversion follows a June UK F-35 emergency landing in Kerala.

Customs at Mumbai International Airport arrested passenger Sharukkhan Mohammed Hassian, arriving from Bangkok, for smuggling live wild animals protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. The haul included two kinkajous, two pygmy marmosets, and fifty albino red-eared sliders, all concealed in his baggage to evade detection.

The Indian Navy will commission frontline stealth frigates Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34) on August 26 at Visakhapatnam port, marking the first-ever simultaneous induction of two major surface combatants. Built under Project 17A, the warships showcase ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ excellence in naval defence manufacturing.

Australian Army Chief Lt Gen Simon Stuart laid a wreath at Delhi’s National War Memorial during his India visit from August 11–14. The gesture honoured India’s fallen soldiers and underscored growing defence ties between the two nations.

Al Jazeera’s Anas Al Sharif was claimed in an Israeli strike on August 10 in Gaza City. The IDF claims he led a Hamas cell responsible for rocket attacks, while the Qatari broadcaster denies this. Palestinian journalist groups and UN experts had earlier warned about threats to his life.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has taken a sharp swipe at Pakistan’s narrative after Operation Sindoor, mocking Islamabad’s claim of victory. Addressing IIT Madras, General Dwivedi referenced Pakistan's move to promote its Army chief, Asim Munir, to Field Marshal and ridiculed the post-conflict rhetoric, 'If you ask a Pakistani whether you lost or won, he’d say, ‘My chief has become a field marshal. We must have won, that’s why he’s become a field marshal.’

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised former US President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Indian goods, terming it a blatant double standard. He warned that such protectionist measures could damage India-US trade ties and erode mutual trust between the nations.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan marked Raksha Bandhan in Patna, Bihar, celebrating the festival with his family. The warm gathering saw the exchange of rakhis, sweets, and festive wishes, reflecting the traditional bond between brothers and sisters.

For the first time, details have emerged of a tense call during Operation Sindoor where Pakistan’s DGMO told his Indian counterpart, 'Aapne maara' (You attacked). The conversation highlights the high-stakes atmosphere before the eventual ceasefire between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Raksha Bandhan at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, with school girls and members of the Brahma Kumaris. Children tied rakhis, offered sweets, and shared hugs, while the PM expressed gratitude to Nari Shakti for their trust and affection.