A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook Assam on Sunday evening. The epicenter was near Odalguri, between Guwahati and Tezpur, at a depth of 5 km. Tremors were felt across Assam, North Bengal, Kolkata, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. In Nagaon district, a private hospital captured a heart-touching scene. During the quake, when lights flickered and people ran in fear, two nurses stayed back in the nursery. They rushed to newborn babies, placing protective hands over them. Their brave act ensured the babies felt safe. The emotional video went viral on social media, drawing praise and tears from many. 

Kolkata is shining at night thanks to the Kolkata Restorers, a citizens’ group led by Mudar Patherya. In just 21 months, they have illuminated 92 heritage buildings, temples, churches, and markets across the city. The project began with lighting a single dome but soon expanded to landmarks like Raj Bhavan, the Geological Survey of India, and Hogg Market. Lighting experts use layered LEDs to highlight details, while restorers repair damaged structures. Even century-old tower clocks are being fixed by fourth-generation clock repairer Swapan Dutta. Patherya now aims to light 200 buildings, making Kolkata glow like Paris at night. (PC: BBC)

Kalpana, wife of slain Maoist commander Kishenji, surrendered before Telangana Police on Saturday. She was known by names Padmavati, Sujata, and Kalpana. Police had been searching for her since 1982, with a reward of ₹1 crore on her head. She was a CPI (Maoist) central committee member and South Regional Secretary. Kalpana was born in a poor farmer’s family in Jogulamba Gadwal district. Kishenji was killed in West Bengal in 2011. Police said her surrender is a “moral victory.” Telangana DGP urged other Maoist leaders to lay down arms and join development. Over 400 Maoists surrendered this year. (PC: Anandabazar)

A 33-year-old IT professional was attacked with a billhook outside his fiancée’s office in Vimannagar, Pune, around 3 am on Thursday. Police said two men assaulted him, mistaking him for another employee after being told by a cab driver to target someone suspected of a love affair. The victim suffered a fractured arm and head injuries but is now out of danger. The attackers, identified as Balaji Shivaji Munde and Siddharth Ishwar Daliya, both 19, were arrested within six hours. Police seized their two-wheeler and confirmed Munde has a criminal record. Locals have demanded stronger security and patrolling. (PC: TOI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur’s Churachandpur today, his first trip since ethnic violence erupted in 2023. He met displaced families in relief camps and received a bouquet and painting from children. Modi wore a traditional hat gifted by locals. He laid the foundation of projects worth ₹7,300 crore, including roads, highways, and hostels for women. He said, “Peace is a must for development,” and announced 7,000 new homes for victims. He also highlighted ₹3,700 crore spent on highways and upcoming rail links to Imphal. The state has seen over 260 deaths and nearly 50,000 displaced since 2023. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur on Saturday, his first trip since the 2023 ethnic violence that killed over 200 people. Speaking in Churachandpur, he urged all groups to give up violence and work for peace, saying, “I am with you.” Modi announced a ₹3,000 crore package, including ₹500 crore for displaced families and 7,000 new houses. He laid the foundation for projects worth ₹7,000 crore, covering roads, railways, airports, and IT development. Modi said the Jiribam–Imphal railway and Imphal airport will boost connectivity. He promised support for tribal development, women’s empowerment, and rebuilding Manipur’s future. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Manipur on Saturday, his first visit since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. He arrived in Imphal and was welcomed by governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and chief secretary Puneet Kumar Goel. Due to bad weather and heavy rains, his plan to fly by helicopter to Churachandpur was changed, and he will now travel by road. Modi will attend a meeting at Peace Ground in Churachandpur. Earlier in Mizoram, he inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang Rail Line and launched projects worth over ₹9,000 crore. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi criticized his visit as “late” and “tokenism.” (PC: India Today)

WWF-India's landmark wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh has captured the first-ever photographic evidence of the elusive Pallas's cat in the eastern Himalayas. The eight-month study used 136 camera traps across 2,000 sq km in West Kameng and Tawang districts, documenting remarkable wildcat diversity including snow leopards, common leopards, clouded leopards, and marbled cats above 4,200 meters. The survey recorded India's highest elevation limits for several species, with common leopards at 4,600 meters and clouded leopards at 4,650 meters. The project, funded by the UK's Darwin Initiative, involved local Brokpa herding communities and demonstrated successful coexistence between pastoral traditions and wildlife conservation in these fragile high-altitude rangelands. (PC: Live Science)

Delhi High Court was evacuated Friday after receiving a bomb threat email claiming explosives would detonate in a judge's chamber after midday Islamic prayers. The email, allegedly from "Kanimozhi Thevidiya," referenced a conspiracy involving Pakistani ISI cells and plans to recreate the 1998 Coimbatore blasts. The message mentioned "3 IEDs planted" and threatened acid attacks on political figures, including Udhayanidhi Stalin's son. Bomb detection and disposal squads were immediately deployed as security measures. The email used inflammatory language, alleging planted police assets and framing the threat as part of a campaign against "pseudo-secularists." The writer claimed to have IED locations and defusing codes, timing the threat for "Holy Friday."

CP Radhakrishnan took oath as India's 15th Vice President today at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the ceremony. The 67-year-old NDA nominee defeated opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes (452-300), showing signs of cross-voting. The election was necessitated by Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation on July 21. Prime Minister Modi and cabinet colleagues attended the ceremony alongside former Vice Presidents. The Tamil Nadu politician with RSS roots since childhood has served as BJP state president and twice as Coimbatore MP. He recently demitted his Maharashtra Governor position, with Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat appointed to discharge additional duties. His victory was expected due to NDA's numerical advantage.